Writing Tips for IELTS

The topics in the Writing section are test takers who are suitable for undergraduate and postgraduates looking to get into universities.

IELTS Writing Task 1 - The test taker gets 60 minutes to complete both tasks. One task is for 20 minutes and the other is for 40 minutes. On the IELTS Academic Module, in Task 1, a candidate has to write a summary of at least 150 words of a:

• Table or,
• Graph or,
• Process or,
• Map

Any of the above-given types of questions can be tested, thus applicants should be prepared for it.  

IELTS Writing Task 2 - Task 2 is the same for both Academic and General Training Modules, and involves an essay of at least 250 words. Candidates will be asked to write an essay in response to an argument, problem, or point of view. Make sure to give responses to both tasks formally.

In order to score band 8.0 on IELTS in the Writing section is by:

• By reading regularly and building a good vocabulary.
• Read books, newspapers, journals and other material helpful for acing the IELTS Writing section. 
• Time each question, assess the requirements and then attempt the question.
• Ensure that there is a logical flow of information and there is coherence in writing.
• Avoid grammatical or spelling mistakes, recheck what is written.
• Choose the right kind of words and be precise with your writing tasks.
• Apprach each Task based on the requirement, avoid using non-popular or offensive opinions and be neutral with the responses.

At the end, it is all about practice, time management and the right strategy to score an 8.0 band on the IELTS Writing section.

IELTS Writing tests are marked by highly trained and monitored examiners, regardless of where the test is taken. At least two examiners will mark your Writing test, and sometimes up to three or four, to ensure the highest level of accuracy and fairness. Your Writing test response is scored in four areas:

1. Task response: How well you have fulfilled the task requirements.
2. Coherence and cohesion: How well your writing is organized and connected.
3. Lexical resource: How varied and appropriate your vocabulary is.
4. Grammatical range and accuracy: How well you use grammar and punctuation.

Each criterion is worth 25% of your total mark for that task. The examiner will give you a band score for Writing Task 1 and a band score for Writing Task 2. Then, your final IELTS Writing band score is calculated.