Linking words don’t work how you think.
Most students believe more linking words mean better Coherence and Cohesion scores. So they stuff essays with “moreover,” “furthermore,” “in addition to this,” thinking examiners count them. The result? Essays with 17 linking words in three sentences—and ideas that don’t connect at all. This keeps students at Band 5.5 to 6.
Here’s what IELTS actually assesses: logical flow between ideas, not linking word density. Examiners track whether your ideas connect naturally. When you overuse linkers, you’re adding noise without meaning. Band 7 students use fewer linking words but stronger logical relationships.
What’s the biggest coherence misconception you’ve been taught about IELTS?
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