IELTS Writing Preparation Guide (Task 1 & Task 2)


Develop your skills for both IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2. This section offers guides, tips, and assessment information for Academic and General Training modules.

The IELTS Writing test takes 60 minutes and consists of two tasks. Task 2 contributes more to your overall writing score than Task 1. You need to demonstrate a range of skills, including organizing ideas, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar, and addressing the task requirements accurately.

Explore Writing Resources

Task 1 (Academic) Guide

Learn how to describe and summarise visual information like graphs, charts, tables, and diagrams.

Task 1 (General Training) Guide

Understand how to write letters for various situations (requesting information, complaining, apologising etc.) in the correct tone.

Task 2 (Essay Writing) Guide

Explore common essay types, structure templates, planning techniques, and how to develop your arguments.

General Writing Tips

Find practical advice on improving coherence, cohesion, vocabulary, grammar, planning, and proofreading for both tasks.

Writing Band Descriptors

Understand the official marking criteria (Task Achievement/Response, Cohesion, Vocabulary, Grammar) in simple terms.

Task 1 Samples

See model answers for different Task 1 types (Academic & General) (Coming Soon).

Task 2 Essay Samples

Read example essays for various topics and band scores (Coming Soon).

Automated Evaluation (Beta)

Get an estimated band score and feedback on your writing using our AI tool (Coming Soon).