Writing Guide
Strategies & Resources for IELTS Writing
Question Types
Explore materials to grasp structure & approaches:
- Task 1: describing graphs, tables, processes & maps
- Task 2: writing essays (opinion, discussion, adv/disadv, problem-solution)
Reinforce the Material
Make notes for each task type:
- Outline main parts (intro, body, conclusion)
- List useful phrases, structures & connectors
Example note structure:
Type: Opinion Essay Structure: Introduction: Paraphrase + Thesis Statement Body 1: Main Idea + Example Body 2: Main Idea + Example Conclusion: Summarize + Restate Opinion Linking Words: In my opinion, Furthermore, However, Thus
Work with Sample Answers
- Find examples: study sample answers for various question types
- Check them: use online checkers for quality assessment
- Pick the best: save 7+ band answers as models
- Rewrite examples: this helps memorize structure & expressions
Writing Tests with AI Review
50 tests — Task 1 + Task 2 with automatic scoring and detailed feedback
Practice Tasks
Write each task type at least 2-3 times:
- Task 1 has 6 question types
- Task 2 has 5 question types
Improvement Cycle
Write → Analyze errors → Fix → Repeat. Keep going until you hit your target band score.
Error Analysis
- Fix every mistake right away
- Perfect your essay before moving on
- Use checkers for feedback
Videos & Notes
What to Note Down
- Main ideas & recommendations
- Sentence examples & keywords
- Approaches for each task type
Task 1: Graph Types
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 covers 6 visual data types:
Bar Charts
Comparing Categories
Line Graphs
Changes Over Time
Tables
Numerical Data
Pie Charts
Proportions & Shares
Diagrams / Process
Process Stages
Maps
Area Changes
Min. 150 words. Recommended: 20 mins. Don't give your opinion — just describe the data.
Task 2: Essay Types
5 main essay types in IELTS Writing Task 2:
Opinion Essay
"To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
State your opinion & support it with examples
Discussion Essay
"Discuss both views and give your opinion."
Discuss both sides, then give your opinion
Advantages & Disadvantages
"What are the benefits and drawbacks?"
Describe pros & cons — stay neutral (no opinion)
Problem-Solution Essay
"What are the problems, and what solutions can be proposed?"
Describe problems & propose solutions
Two-Part Question
"Why is this the case, and what can be done about it?"
Answer both questions in separate paragraphs
Min. 250 words. Recommended: 40 mins. Structure: Intro → Body 1 → Body 2 → Conclusion.
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