Task 1 Extension Course: 🗺️
Maps, Cycles and Processes
Master the trickiest Task 1 questions in just 10 days.
*Special Introductory Price*
Do “weird” Task 1 questions make you panic?
Most IELTS students prepare for charts and graphs… but then the exam throws something different:
- A map showing how a town changed 🗺️
- A process diagram of how energy is produced 🔄
- A natural cycle about fish eggs 🐟
- An airport expansion floorplan 🏗️
- A diagram of Stone Age tools 😲
And suddenly…
❌ You feel unprepared and overwhelmed
❌ You worry your score will drop — even though your writing is strong
These unusual questions can seriously hurt your score if you’re not ready.
The Solution: IELTS Writing Task 1 - Maps, Cycles and Processes
This short, focused course gives you the exact system to tackle every non-chart question type:
✅ Maps & floor plans
✅ Processes & cycles
✅ Unusual diagrams & academic illustrations
In just 10 days (or less!), you’ll learn:
- How to spot the key features examiners want
- The exact language for describing changes and processes
- Clear structures to follow — no matter how strange the diagram looks
- Extra tips for Band 7+ candidates
So instead of freezing, you’ll know exactly what to do.
What's inside?
🎥 Video lessons that explain every 'non-chart' task type
📑 Models to guide you in the right direction
🗂️ Slides to support your understanding
📝 Practice activities to check your progress
🔑 Advanced language tips for higher bands
⏰ Lifetime access + free updates
👉 Optional extra: Printable Workbook available in the shop (for students who want extra structure and space to practice).
⏳ Don’t let Task 1 catch you out
It’s one thing to be ready for bar charts and line graphs.
But to get the score you need, you must be ready for anything Task 1 throws at you.
👉 In just 10 days, you can make sure there are no surprises on test day.
All this for just $19
For less than the price of a single IELTS lesson, you’ll get:
✅ A complete 10-day program covering all “non-chart” Task 1 questions
✅ Video lessons, slides, and model answers
✅ Practice activities + lifetime access
✅ Advanced tips for Band 7+
No subscriptions. No boring live lessons to sit through. Just one affordable course to make sure nothing in Task 1 can surprise you.
Course Curriculum
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1Introduction
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2Unit 1: Changes to a town
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3Unit 2: Floor plans - future changes
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4Unit 3: Processes
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5Unit 4: Processes related to ENERGY
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6Unit 5: Natural Cycles
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7Unit 6: Weird questions
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8Unit 7 Extra Practice
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9Resources
👉 Try for FREE
Not sure if this course is right for you?
Try a few lessons from the Maps, Cycles and Process Course - completely free.
🎯 You’ll see exactly how the course works, and how much easier Writing Task 1 can feel with the right support.
Just click on any 'Free Preview' in the syllabus above.
FAQs
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This course is for the ACADEMIC IELTS Test.
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Not necessarily. This course is standalone and covers maps, processes, cycles and other diagrams.
For full confidence in Task 1, I recommend combining it with the original Task 1 Crash Course. (Charts, Graphs & Tables) — together, they cover everything Task 1 can throw at you.
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It’s designed for Academic IELTS candidates aiming for Band 6.0 and above.
Whether you’re just starting or aiming for 7+, you’ll find clear explanations plus advanced tips to stretch your vocabulary and grammar.
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Absolutely! Although it’s focused on Writing Task 1, the vocabulary and thinking skills will help you in:
🗣️ Speaking (Part 2, where you need to talk about something that is produced in your country 🫒, or changes to where you live)
📖 Reading (understanding academic texts about process e.g. how silk is made 🐛)
👂 Listening (understanding descriptions of processes e.g. maple syrup 🍁)
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Yes! 🎥
The course includes video lessons to walk you step-by-step through every chart type.
Some lessons are read-only.
Please note that, for security, my videos are hosted on VIMEO. If you live in China, you may need to use a VPN.
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No - that's a whole other course.
This course is for maps, processes and cycles.
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No. To keep the price low, the materials are not included.
But if you prefer printable materials, you can get the optional Workbook in my IELTS Shop.
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No - the workbook is optional. But many students find it helpful for reviewing and reinforcing what their learning each day.
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The course is designed as a 7–10 day program. Each lesson takes about 15–20 minutes.
But you’ll have lifetime access, so you can revisit the lessons as often as you like.
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To keep the IELTS Writing Task 1 Crash Course focused, practical, and affordable, it does NOT include Personal writing feedback.
This is a self-paced course with model answers. If you’d like my feedback on your writing, please get in touch.
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You’ll get instant access to:
🎥 Video lessons for maps, processes, and diagrams
📑 Examples so you can see exactly what to describe
📝 Practice activities to apply what you’ve learned
📚 Model answers to guide your writing
⚡ Advanced vocabulary & grammar tips for Band 7+
♾ Lifetime updates at no extra cost
Please see the Course Curriculum above for all of the lessons included.
IELTS with Fiona
🧑🏫 Built by a trusted IELTS tutor
After years of teaching Academic IELTS, I’ve seen bright, well-prepared students lose marks — not because of their grammar or ideas, but because they’d never practised unusual Task 1 question types.
That’s why I created these lessons:
✔️ To show you how to recognise what matters in maps, cycles and processes
✔️ To give you the exact language examiners reward
✔️ To prepare you for the questions that make other candidates panic
It gives you the same step-by-step guidance I use with my one-to-one students — but in a self-paced format you can follow anytime.