Writing Practice
Master Task 1 and Task 2 with our interactive editor, word counts, and expert model answers.
IELTS Writing Practice
Writing Tasks
Master Task 1 and Task 2 with our interactive editor, word counts, and expert model answers.
Explore Writing Tasks
The IELTS Academic Writing test consists of two separate tasks. Select a task below to explore the specific question formats you will encounter on test day.
Academic Task 1
Visual Reports. Summarize, describe, or explain visual information such as graphs, charts, tables, or diagrams.
Academic Task 2
Essay Writing. Respond to a point of view, argument, or problem in a formal academic style.
Frequently Asked Questions
IELTS Writing Practice Questions
What is included in IELTS Academic Writing?+
IELTS Academic Writing includes Task 1 visual report writing and Task 2 essay writing. Task 1 requires at least 150 words, while Task 2 requires at least 250 words.
How do I get a higher IELTS Writing band score?+
Improve task response, coherence, vocabulary range, and grammar accuracy. Practice with timed prompts, compare with model answers, and revise based on scoring criteria.
Should I spend more time on Task 1 or Task 2?+
Task 2 is worth more than Task 1, so many candidates use about 20 minutes for Task 1 and 40 minutes for Task 2.