Free IELTS Writing test with band scores.
A full IELTS Academic Writing test online: Task 1 and Task 2 in 60 minutes. Your first band score is free, with corrections on your own sentences.
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By Thanh Tran, PTE and IELTS coach
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Your band
Writing, Task 26.5
- Task response6.5
- Coherence and cohesion6.5
- Lexical resource6.0
- Grammar6.0
- You wrote
If people would havemore free time, they will be more healthy.- Try
If people had more free time, they would be healthier.
Next step
Rewrite paragraph 2 with one "if" sentence in each of the three forms, then resubmit.
Time and style
Time
60 minutes for both tasks, on one screen. You can move between them at any time.
Style
Formal or neutral, in full paragraphs. Notes and bullet points aren't allowed.
Criteria
Task achievement in Task 1 or task response in Task 2, plus coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range and accuracy
How it is scored
Task 2 counts twice as much as Task 1. Our engine marks both tasks on the four IELTS criteria and corrects your own sentences.
How much each task counts
| Detail | Task 1 | Task 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Time | About 20 minutes | About 40 minutes |
| Length | At least 150 words | At least 250 words |
How to get a higher band
Plan your hour
Spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 on Task 2, because Task 2 is worth more.Reach the word count
Write at least 150 words in Task 1 and at least 250 in Task 2. A short answer may not show enough for a high band.Give Task 1 an overview
Sum up the main trends or differences in one or two sentences. You need a clear overview for Band 7.Answer every part
Many Task 2 questions ask two things. Answer both, or your task response band stays low.
Common questions
Do I get feedback on my writing for free?
Yes, on your first test. You get a band for each of the four criteria and corrections on your own sentences. After that, marking is part of Pro.
How accurate is the band score?
It's an estimate, not an official band. Our engine marks each criterion against the public IELTS band descriptors. Use it to find what to fix next.
Can I practise only Task 1 or only Task 2?
Yes. There are over 60 Task 1 questions and over 80 Task 2 essay questions that you can write one at a time. Each task has its own page here, with a structure to follow.
Can I see Band 9 versions of my two tasks?
Yes, with Pro. Our engine will rewrite your Task 1 and Task 2 answers to get Band 9, so you can compare them with yours line by line.
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