IELTS Writing Practice Test — Get Instant Band Score Feedback Graded in Under 30 Seconds • Aligned with Official IELTS Criteria
Writing is the IELTS skill where targeted feedback delivers the fastest band score improvement. The difference between Band 6 and Band 7 isn’t about knowing more English — it’s about spotting hidden patterns you miss: overused linking words, vague vocabulary, or a Task 2 conclusion that strays off-topic.
Our AI-powered IELTS writing grader evaluates your essay using the *exact same four criteria* as official IELTS examiners — Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy. You’ll get a predicted band score + actionable, line-by-line feedback — all in under 30 seconds. Students who use this IELTS writing practice consistently for 4 weeks improve by an average of **+0.8 bands**.
10,000+
essays graded
Across Academic & General Training — all task types
+0.8
avg. band improvement
After just 4 weeks of guided IELTS writing practice
160
realistic IELTS prompts
100 Task 2 essays + 30 Academic Task 1 + 30 General Training Task 1
How Our IELTS Writing Grading Works
Trained on thousands of examiner-scored essays and calibrated to the official IELTS band descriptors, our system gives you human-level insight — instantly. Here’s what happens when you submit:
1. Submit Your Essay
Choose any IELTS Writing prompt — Task 1 (Academic or General) or Task 2. Paste text or type directly into our editor. No forced word count, but we flag under/over-length responses to help you build IELTS test discipline.
2. AI Analyses Your Writing
Your essay is scored across all four IELTS Writing criteria. Each receives an individual band prediction — plus strengths and gaps explained in plain English.
3. Get Actionable Feedback — Fast
In under 30 seconds: your overall predicted band score, criterion-level breakdowns, grammar errors highlighted *in context*, vocabulary upgrades, and clear next steps — all tied to official IELTS band descriptors.
Master Every IELTS Writing Task Type
Task 1 — Academic
Summarise, compare, or explain visual data (graphs, charts, tables, diagrams, maps, or processes). Minimum 150 words. Focus: accuracy, clarity, and data-driven language — *not opinions*. Key IELTS skill: identifying trends and making meaningful comparisons.
Task 1 — General Training
Write a formal, semi-formal, or informal letter responding to a real-life situation (e.g., complaint, request, explanation). Minimum 150 words. Scored on tone, task completion (all bullet points), and logical organisation — critical for workplace or migration IELTS goals.
Task 2 — Essay (Academic & General)
Respond to an argument, problem, or point of view in a structured 250+ word essay. Worth *twice* as much as Task 1 in your final Writing band score. Common types: opinion (agree/disagree), discussion (both views), problem-solution, and two-part questions — all covered in our IELTS writing practice library.
Practice Like the Real IELTS Exam — Even on Paper
Over 30% of IELTS test-takers still sit paper-based exams. Handwriting builds essential test-day muscle memory: pacing, word-count estimation, and stamina. Our IELTS writing practice supports both digital *and* handwritten submissions.
- 1Download our official-format Task 2 answer sheet (PDF)
- 2Write your full 250+ word essay by hand — timed (40 minutes)
- 3Snap a clear photo or scan of your completed sheet
- 4Upload to your dashboard for instant AI grading and band feedback
Available to logged-in users. Your image is converted to text using OCR and graded with the same engine as typed submissions — no loss in accuracy.
Submit Your First IELTS Essay — See Your Band Score in 30 Seconds
Paste or type any Task 1 or Task 2 response. Get instant, examiner-aligned feedback — including vocabulary upgrades, grammar fixes, and your top 3 priorities to boost your score.
What Every Feedback Report Includes
Your Predicted IELTS Band Score
An overall band prediction — plus individual scores for each of the four official IELTS Writing criteria — fully aligned with Cambridge and British Council band descriptors.
Clear 'Why' Behind Every Score
No vague comments. Instead: sentence-specific explanations of *exactly* what helped or hurt your score — e.g., 'This sentence weakens Task Response because it introduces an unsupported claim not linked to the prompt.'
Band 7+ Vocabulary Upgrades
Overused words (e.g., 'very', 'good', 'important') flagged with precise, topic-appropriate alternatives. Collocation errors corrected. Plus: tailored lexical suggestions based on your essay’s subject (e.g., environment, education, technology).
Grammar Fixes That Stick
Every error highlighted *in context*, with correction + simple explanation. More importantly: recurring patterns identified (e.g., 'articles before uncountable nouns', 'subject-verb agreement in complex sentences') — so you fix the root cause, not just one mistake.
Your Top 3 Band-Boosting Priorities
A ranked list of the *most impactful* changes you can make — focused on shifts that move your score the most (e.g., strengthening your introduction’s thesis statement, improving paragraph cohesion, or diversifying sentence structure).
What 10,000+ Graded Essays Reveal About IELTS Writing
Based on real student data from our IELTS writing practice platform, here’s what actually holds learners back — and how to fix it:
- •Most common reason for Band 6 in Task Response: missing part of the prompt (e.g., ignoring ‘advantages AND disadvantages’ or skipping a bullet point). Awareness alone helps 83% of students fix it on their next attempt.
- •Coherence & Cohesion jumps up to +0.5 bands when students replace generic connectors ('Furthermore', 'In addition') with referencing ('this trend', 'such policies') and strong topic sentences — a simple shift with high ROI.
- •Students using structured, criterion-based feedback for 4+ weeks improve **0.8 bands on average**, while those relying only on self-assessment or generic rubrics see little to no gain.
IELTS Writing Practice FAQs
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Join 10,000+ learners who improved their English proficiency with smart, focused IELTS writing practice.
- Scored on all 4 official IELTS Writing criteria — with explanations
- 160 realistic prompts: Task 1 Academic, Task 1 General, and Task 2
- Line-by-line grammar, vocabulary, and coherence feedback — designed for real improvement
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