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**.
Real data
from graded essays
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 Real IELTS Essay Data Reveals 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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Boost Your IELTS Writing Band Score — Start Today
Join 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