AN ANALYSIS OF FREQUENT ERRORS IN IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASKS 1 & 2

This comprehensive research report provides an exhaustive examination of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Writing module, specifically focusing on Tasks 1 and 2. It deconstructs the structural requirements and assessment criteria of the examination while analyzing the cognitive, linguistic, and strategic difficulties faced by candidates. A significant portion of the analysis is dedicated to the specific context of Uzbekistan, offering a comparative study between global educational standards and the local pedagogical landscape. The report identifies systemic errors stemming from interlingual interference between Uzbek and English, cultural rhetorical differences, and instructional gaps. Crucially, it proposes advanced pedagogical solutions, highlighting the Pedagogical Diagnostic Method as a pivotal framework for addressing these deficiencies in high school settings. The study concludes with actionable strategies for integrating reading and writing skills to enhance proficiency and test performance, supported by rigorous analysis and referenced scholarly works.