IELTS Writing: The “7.0+ Connector” Cheat Sheet (15 Transition Words Examiners Actually Love)

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IELTS Writing connector cheat sheet infographic with categorised transition words for Band 7+ You keep improving your grammar… Yet your score is stuck at 6.5. The real issue isn’t grammar; it’s flow . Want a higher IELTS Writing band? Start with your connectors. Most candidates lose marks not because of weak ideas, but because their writing feels disconnected. Strong transition words fix that instantly. In this guide, I’ll show you 15 high-impact connectors that help you reach Band 7.0+ , how to use them naturally, and where most students go wrong. Why Connectors Decide Your Band Score In IELTS Writing Task 2, examiners are not just evaluating your ideas, they are judging how clearly and logically you connect them. Simply adding words like “however” or “moreover” at random does not improve your score. Here’s the reality: More connectors do not mean a higher band. Correct connectors, used naturally, are what actually boost your score. This directly links to one of the most import...

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