Level B2 (approx. band 5.5-6.5) · Academic only Bar charts, pie charts and tables often show many categories at one time, not one line moving through time. The task asks you to report the main features and make comparisons. Many learners do the opposite: they list every number, one after another, with no comparison. In this episode: • Comparison structures • Proportions and fractions • Selecting key features • Reading each visual type • Model • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • Every detail sentence should compare at least two things. • Mix numbers with fractions and approximate words to avoid repetition. • Choose the figures that stand out, and compare them; do not list. • Read the labels and units first, then look for the biggest, the smallest and the odd one out. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.