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Is English not your first language? Then maybe you’re intimidated by writing in English. Maybe you feel that writing in English at a native level is a bar you can never reach… WRONG! Whether it’s writing a gripping application to college, or to prepare for the IELTS writing section, mastery of English writing IS within your grasp. Better, even! If you follow these tips, you’ll write at a higher level than most native speakers, many of whom never fully learn how to use their birth-given language! Tip #1: Avoid writing polysyllabic if you’re not actually familiar with them There’s an error in the grammar of that tip! Can you spot it? “Polysyllabic” – though it IS a word in the English dictionary – isn’t an adverb or noun! It’s an adjective. The correct sentence would be “Avoid using polysyllabic words if you’re not actually familiar with them.” This can be a problem for ESL learners looking to improve their IELTS writing score, or for anyone looking to write better in English. Rather tha...