Writing
Task 1 & Task 2 structure, criteria, and samples.
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Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 14 min
IELTS Writing Task 2: Structure, Essay Types and Band-Raising Habits (2026)
How IELTS Writing Task 2 is scored across TR, CC, LR and GRA, how to plan and structure an essay for opinion, discussion and problem-solution prompts, and what most often lowers the band.
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 12 min
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Overview, Structure and Timing (2026)
How to summarise IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 charts, maps and processes: the overview requirement, a four-paragraph skeleton, and how to split your 60 minutes against Task 2.
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 13 min
IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Letter 2026 - Types, Tone & Structure
Write a band-raising General Training Task 1 letter: formal, semi-formal and informal tone, full bullet-point coverage, a reliable structure, and common band killers.
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