Writing
Write it, check it, then fix it
Write to the suggested time and rate your answer on the four criteria examiners use. Then fix the one weakness a weaker model answer has, find the same weakness in your own answer, and fix that too.
Which IELTS test are you taking?
Listening and Speaking are the same for both. Reading and Writing Task 1 differ, so we show yours first.
Not sure? Check with the university, employer or visa body that asked for IELTS. The official test types page explains the difference.
Academic Task 1
Describe a chart, table, process or plan in at least 150 words. About 20 minutes.
- Line chartLibrary loans20 minutes · 150+ words
- Bar chartCommuting by bicycle20 minutes · 150+ words
- Pie chartsCommunity centre budget20 minutes · 150+ words
- TableAdult course participation20 minutes · 150+ words
- Bar and line chartMuseum visitors and revenue20 minutes · 150+ words
- Process diagramMaking recycled paper20 minutes · 150+ words
- Two plansRiverside park redevelopment20 minutes · 150+ words
- Stacked bar chartHousehold electricity use20 minutes · 150+ words
- Stacked bar chartBroadband connections20 minutes · 150+ words
- TableCommunity repairs20 minutes · 150+ words
- Process diagramReusable lunch containers20 minutes · 150+ words
- Two plansArts centre redevelopment20 minutes · 150+ words
General Training Task 1
Write a letter that covers three points in the right tone. At least 150 words, about 20 minutes.
- LetterRequesting a repair20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterA missed visit20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterA damaged delivery20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterChanging a work schedule20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterOrganising a neighbourhood event20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterReturning a borrowed camera20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterWelcoming a friend20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterApplying to volunteer20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterRequesting a course transfer20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterThanking a host family20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterReporting a lost bag20 minutes · 150+ words
- LetterSuggesting a staff facility20 minutes · 150+ words
Task 2
Both tests. An essay giving and supporting a position. At least 250 words, about 40 minutes, and worth twice Task 1.
- Agree or disagreeWho should pay for city transport?40 minutes · 250+ words
- Discuss both viewsRemote working and local communities40 minutes · 250+ words
- Causes and solutionsRepairing instead of replacing40 minutes · 250+ words
- Do advantages outweigh disadvantagesProtecting open space40 minutes · 250+ words
- Agree or disagreePractical money education40 minutes · 250+ words
- Discuss both viewsVisitors in small communities40 minutes · 250+ words
- Two-part questionSeeing collections online40 minutes · 250+ words
- Whose responsibilityTraining throughout a career40 minutes · 250+ words
- Agree or disagreeLocal news and global news40 minutes · 250+ words
- Advantages and disadvantagesLibraries beyond books40 minutes · 250+ words
- Discuss both viewsHomework in primary school40 minutes · 250+ words
- problem solutionReducing food waste40 minutes · 250+ words
- Advantages and disadvantagesParking and city centres40 minutes · 250+ words
- Agree or disagreeA shorter working week40 minutes · 250+ words
- Agree or disagreeAdvertising aimed at children40 minutes · 250+ words
- causes effectsYoung adults leaving rural areas40 minutes · 250+ words
- Discuss both viewsFunding public art40 minutes · 250+ words
- Discuss both viewsChoosing a university subject40 minutes · 250+ words
- Advantages and disadvantagesPublic sports facilities40 minutes · 250+ words
- Discuss both viewsReducing unnecessary packaging40 minutes · 250+ words
- Two-part questionKnowing the people next door40 minutes · 250+ words
- Agree or disagreeOld buildings and new uses40 minutes · 250+ words
- positive negativeShopping from home40 minutes · 250+ words
- Advantages and disadvantagesStarting another language early40 minutes · 250+ words