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IELTS Writing

Prepare for IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing has two tasks. Task 1 differs by test type; Task 2 is an essay in both. Task 2 carries more weight in your band score.

Test format

How the Writing test works

Duration

60 minutes

Tasks

2

Task 1

150+ words

Task 2

250+ words

  • Academic Task 1 — describe a graph, table, chart, map or process
  • General Training Task 1 — write a letter
  • Task 2 — a discursive essay responding to a point of view or problem

On the roadmap

Learning features in development

Coming Soon

Focused editor

Timed writing with a live word count.

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Criteria-based feedback

Feedback aligned to the four public band descriptors.

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Revision history

Compare drafts and track improvement.

Practice

Writing tests

Demo entries show how the library will look. Real practice content is coming.

Demo TestWritingAcademic

Writing Task 1 Demo

Duration
20 min
Questions
1 question
Difficulty
Intermediate
Free
Demo TestWritingGeneral Training

Writing Task 2 Demo

Duration
40 min
Questions
1 question
Difficulty
Advanced
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