IELTS WRITING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW OF THIS 1-HOUR TEST FORMAT
The IELTS Writing Task comprises of two questions (Task 1, and Task 2), and you will have 60 minutes to write, edit, proofread, and complete both answers. There will be no options for selection, and it is mandatory to complete both tasks within the 1-hour given time slot.
The IELTS Writing Module comes at the last (after Listening and Reading Modules) and concludes your IELTS exam. The IELTS Speaking test is conducted separately before or after the other 3 module tests.
In IELTS Writing Task 1, you need to write a letter (For General) of no less than 150 words, within 20 minutes. For IELTS Academic, you will need to summarize a visual such as a bar chart, a pie chart, a line graph, a map or a process diagram.
WHAT IS THE MARKING CRITERIA?
The IELTS Writing Task 1 General is evaluated based on four main criteria. Each one of these weighs 25% each:
- Task Achievement: Did you address all the key points of the prompt accurately and completely?
- Coherence and Cohesion: Is your writing clear, well-organized, and easy to follow? Do you use transition words and phrases effectively to connect your ideas?
- Lexical Resource: Did you utilize a varied and appropriate vocabulary? Did you avoid overused words and simple sentence structures?
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Did you demonstrate a strong understanding of grammar rules? Are your sentences grammatically correct and error-free?
Here are some links to Writing Task 1 and Task 2 samples. Feel free to explore them and ask questions in the comments if you have any:
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