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What is IELTS Writing test format?
The IELTS Writing test checks how clearly you can express ideas, use academic vocabulary, and organise your responses. It differs for Academic and General Training modules, but both consist of two tasks that must be completed in 60 minutes. Whether you’re preparing for Academic or General Training, regular IELTS Writing practice helps you understand task types, manage time, and improve your score.
IELTS Academic Writing | IELTS General Training Writing |
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Task 1 (20 minutes): You will be presented with a chart, graph, table, or diagram. Your task is to describe, summarise, or explain the information in your own words. Task 2 (40 minutes): You must write an essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem. Academic style and evidence-based arguments are expected. | Task 1 (20 minutes): You will write a letter (personal, semi-formal, or formal) in response to a given situation. Task 2 (40 minutes): You will write an essay on a general topic, often more personal in style compared to Academic Writing. |
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Grammar for IELTS Writing
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