Writing Tips for IELTS

Whether you are answering the IELTS Writing Task 1 question or IELTS Essay question, make sure that you know the scoring criteria. IELTS Writing scoring criteria include task achievement, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource (vocabulary), and grammar. Make sure that your written piece fits all these criteria. Do not lose sight of the question and do not right vague sentences. Make sure that your response caters to the need of the questions and that there is a flow in your language.

To improve IELTS writing in one month:

• Write 1 task daily.
• Use linking words, write clearly, and check grammar.
• Try to finish each writing task in time.

Plan your IELTS answer. Take five minutes to write down a simple outline helps you finish task much more quickly. You will not need to stop and think about what to write in the middle of the test. Practice to write every day.

Getting band 9 in IELTS writing is very hard. You need almost perfect English. You should also explain big ideas in simple and correct way. Taking help from IELTS teachers is good, because they can tell you where you make mistakes and how to improve.

For making IELTS writing easier - focus on following tricks - 

1. understand given question
2. plan a clear structure into intro, body paragraphs for one idea each, conclusion and so on
3. use linking words
4. practise time management 

Improving your IELTS writing involves consistent practice and targeted improvement.

• Get feedback from experienced sources to identify areas for growth. Write regularly, even short daily exercises can help.
• Plan your answers to ensure a logical flow of ideas.
• Expand your vocabulary and practice varying your sentence structures.
• Perfect your punctuation and master the art of paraphrasing to impress the examiner.

You cant score band 8 just with correct grammar. You must use "uncommon lexical items" naturally without sounding like a robot, and vary your sentence structures between simple and complex. If your ideas don't flow logically with perfect cohesion examiner can cut the score.

Usually people start Task 2 because it has double marks. If Task 2 is weak then score goes down. So spend like 40 min on essay and last 20 min for chart or letter.