The bar graph is one of the most common graph types of the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 exams. You need to understand the trends that are represented in the bars (also known as columns) of the graphs and then present a minimum of 150 words’ report based on the data given in the graph.

Graph Writing # 138 – Numbers of men and women attending evening courses

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph + Pie Chart: The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.