If you’re an IELTS test away from your goals abroad, it’s time to prepare for success. The chance to study or work in an English-speaking country is a big opportunity and IELTS can help you get there. Prepare for the Writing Section of IELTS with these tips!
What to expect
You will be given one hour to complete the Writing Section of IELTS. There will be two different tasks for you to showcase your written communication skills, with specific word counts for each. You may be asked to write a letter based on an imaginary scenario or a short essay about your opinion on a general topic.
Your score for the Writing Section is based on four elements:
- Task achievement: did you cover all points in the question and write the required number of words?
- Fluency and coherence: does your writing flow well and is it easy to understand?
- Lexical resource: did you use the correct vocabulary and spelling?
- Grammatical range and accuracy: are you using the correct tenses and showing a variety of sentence structures?
Prepare with IELTS Ready Premium
Register for IELTS with the British Council so you can get free access to our comprehensive IELTS preparation platform, IELTS Ready Premium. You can expect to find:
- One short task on the main areas of the writing section of IELTS, featuring 5 topics and 12 exercises
- One full task that covers every area of the writing section, featuring 8 topics and 40 exercises
- A second short task with 5 topics and 10 exercises
- A second full task with 10 topics and 43 exercises
With more than 58 hours of preparation material just for the Writing section, IELTS Ready Premium is designed to set you up for success.
Practice with IELTS Ready Premium
Practice tests are an essential part of IELTS preparation and play a big role in familiarising yourself with the test format. The more you write, the more confident you will feel when you get to the Writing Section of your IELTS test.
IELTS Ready Premium features more than 40 practice tests; 25 are for IELTS Academic and 15 are for IELTS General Training. Use these tests to track your time management and ensure you can complete both writing tasks within an hour.
Be sure to look at the model answers that are included to help enhance your performance in every section of the IELTS test.
Get feedback from IELTS Ready Premium
Knowing your strengths and understanding where you face challenges is an important part of your IELTS preparation. Getting feedback on your progress will help you identify which sections require more practice so you can get the IELTS band score you need to achieve your goals.
IELTS Ready Premium includes a mock test and an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that provides test takers with detailed feedback on the mock test for $9.99. If you register for IELTS with us today, you can get AI feedback for free for a limited time. Practicing under real test conditions is an excellent way to prepare for IELTS.
Benefits of early IELTS registration
Register for your IELTS test early so you can access IELTS Ready Premium from the time registration is complete up to seven days after you take the test. That way, you can ensure you have enough time to receive and incorporate feedback.
Whether you’re planning to graduate at a world-class university or embark on career opportunities abroad, IELTS Ready Premium can help you prepare for success!