- Task 1 requires you to describe some data or a diagram.
- Task 2 requires you to write a short discursive essay, presenting your opinion on a particular issue.
Both writing tasks must be completed within 60 minutes and it is up to you to decide on how much time you spend on each task. It is highly recommended that you must write in pencil on paper
IELTS Writing Task 1: Describe a diagram
- Time: 20 mins (recommended).
- Words: 150 minimum
You will be provided a diagram or set of data and and will be asked to write a short report identifying the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Discursive essay
- Time: 40 mins (recommended).
- Words: 250 minimum
In this task, you will be asked to write your opinion on a particular issue, or about both sides of an argument. Which approach you should take will depend on the question that you get.
How IELTS Writing answers are scored
It is important to understand the IELTS Writing scoring criteria for both Task 1 and Task 2. The examiner awards a score of 0 to 9 based on four criteria:
- Task Achievement or Response:
- Do you answer the question fully
- Do you write enough words
- Cover the main points, and have a clear position?
- Coherence and Cohesion:
- Do you organize your ideas into paragraphs and connect them with linking words?
- Lexical Resource:
- Do you make good use of vocabulary: is it relevant to the topic and appropriate to academic writing?
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy:
- Do you make good use of grammar and punctuation:
- Do you attempt complex sentences and avoid too many mistakes?
Each of the above four criteria is worth 25% of your IELTS Writing score.
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