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Approaching Task 1 (Academic)
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Writing an informal letter
Writing a formal letter
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Discursive Essay
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Understanding Part 1
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What are the examiners looking for? The IELTS writing test is marked on four main areas.
Task Achievement
Does your response cover all the requirements of the task?
Do you have a clear and complete answer to the question?
Coherence and Cohesion
Is your answer well-organised and logical?
Is the connection between your ideas clear?
Are cohesive devices (linking words) managed well?
Lexical Resource
Do you use a variety of vocabulary?
Can you use specific vocabulary to explain precise meaning?
Are you able to use some less common words well?
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Are you able to produce a wide range of grammar structures accurately?
Are most of your sentences error free?
Is your punctuation well-controlled?
To understand the marking critera more fully, download the full public band descriptors for
Task 1
and
Task 2
Home
Prepare Writing
What are examiners looking for?
Tips for the writing paper
Which IELTS Test should I take?
>
Approaching Task 1 (Academic)
>
Describing Charts and Graphs
Describing Tables
Describing Processes
Approaching Task 1 (General)
>
Writing an informal letter
Writing a formal letter
Approaching Task 2 (Academic & General)
>
Discursive Essay
Problem/Solution Essay
Analysing Essay Answers
Prepare Speaking
What is the examiner looking for?
Tips for the speaking paper
Working with an examiner
>
Understanding Part 1
Understanding Part 2
Understanding Part 3
Answering Questions About IELTS
General advice about IELTS
Advice for reading
Advice for listening
Advice for speaking
Advice for writing
About Us