IELTS Writing — Complete Guide
Master both Writing tasks with detailed lessons, band 5–9 sample answers, essay type guides, and examiner tips. All content is original and aligned with official IELTS marking criteria.
The 4 Marking Criteria
Every IELTS essay is marked on four equally weighted criteria. Understanding what each criterion measures is the foundation of a high band score.
For Task 1: how fully you describe the data. For Task 2: how well you address all parts of the question and develop your position.
How logically your ideas are organised and how effectively you use linking words, pronouns, and paragraph structure to connect your writing.
The range and accuracy of your vocabulary. Examiners look for precise word choice, collocations, and the ability to paraphrase.
The variety of sentence structures you use and how accurately you use them. Both range AND accuracy are assessed.