IELTS WRITING

What is the structure of the IELTS General Writing Test?

The IELTS General Writing test consists of two tasks that you will need to complete in 60 minutes:

Task 1:

In this task, you will be asked to write a letter in response to a given situation. The situation can be formal, semi-formal, or informal. The purpose of the letter could be to request information, make a complaint, or provide an explanation, among others. You will need to write at least 150 words and spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Task 2:

In this task, you will be presented with a topic and you will be asked to write an essay in response. The essay could be in the form of an argument, a discussion or a problem-solution essay. You will need to write at least 250 words and spend about 40 minutes on this task.

In both tasks, you will be assessed on your ability to express your ideas clearly and coherently, use a range of vocabulary and grammar accurately, and organize your writing effectively.

What is the structure of the IELTS Academic Writing Test?

Task 1:

In this task, you will be presented with a visual representation of information such as a graph, chart, or diagram. You will need to summarize and describe the information presented in the visual representation, and may also need to make comparisons and identify trends. You will need to write at least 150 words and spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Task 2:

In this task, you will be presented with a topic and you will be asked to write an essay in response. The essay could be in the form of an argument, a discussion or a problem-solution essay. The topic will be academic in nature, and you may need to draw on your own experience and knowledge to support your ideas. You will need to write at least 250 words and spend about 40 minutes on this task.