IELTS writing task 2 is based on using the right techniques. These free tips, model essays, lessons, videos and information will help develop the skills for writing task 2.

Write your answers in pen or pencil. You may write entirely in capital letters if you wish.

You may make notes on the question paper, but nothing you write on the question paper will be marked.

you will be fine.

Candidates are needed to know before writing an essay its basic structure. A book about essay writing might show you this.

Do Task 2 first, because it is worth more marks and is easier.

Don’t waste too much time on Task 1. Learn all the specific writing structure for each type of task 1.

You must complete both tasks. You MUST complete your test at any cost. If you don’t, you will be penalized.

Do both 2 tasks in one hour.

Practice makes perfect.
In writing, this statement is completely true.
But it is better if there is someone to check your writing for you and so you can learn from your mistakes.

Writing requires wide academic vocabulary.

Tips for writing in IELTS:


Make the most of your Writing test:

analyse each task properly and spend some time making notes

highlight or underline key words in the tasks to make sure that you focus on what you have to do

Plan your answers

Use paragraphs clearly; put one idea in each paragraph

Do not repeat ideas using different words

Do not copy whole sentences from the question – you will receive no marks for this

Keep to the topic; do not write about unrelated subjects

Manage your time; remember, Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1

Spend approximately 20 minutes on Task 1 and approximately 40 minutes on Task 2

Pay attention to the number of words required for each task; you will lose marks if you do not write at least 150 words for Task 1 and at least 250 words for Task 2

Learn to recognise how long 150 and 250 words look in your handwriting; you will not have time to count during the test

You must write your answers in full; answers written in note form or in bullet points will lose marks