IELTS Writing practice
Practise IELTS Writing and see your band, not just a word count.
Write Task 1 and Task 2 responses to real-style prompts, then get feedback on Task Achievement or Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
No sign-up needed for the sample. Made for IELTS candidates in Bangladesh and everywhere else.
How IELTS Writing practice works on LingaLive
- 01
Choose a task
Pick a Task 1 report or a Task 2 essay from the practice library and start the timer.
- 02
Write under exam conditions
Task 1 is about 20 minutes and at least 150 words. Task 2 is about 40 minutes and at least 250 words.
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Get criterion-by-criterion feedback
See an estimated band, what is holding it back and what to change in your next response.
IELTS Writing has two tasks and one hour. Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1, so a strong essay matters most. In Academic you describe a chart, table, graph or process in Task 1. In General Training you write a letter.
Writing is where many candidates lose their target band without knowing why. A response can be well written and still score low because it does not fully answer the question, repeats the same linking words or contains small grammar errors in every sentence. Feedback tied to the four criteria shows you exactly which of these is costing marks.
Free sample
A Task 2 prompt, with the start of a model essay
Writing Task 2
Some people believe that university students should study only subjects that will help them find a job. Others think students should study whatever interests them.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Introduction and first paragraph of a band 7 essay
Opinions differ on whether university students should choose subjects for their employment value or for personal interest. While career-focused study has clear practical advantages, I believe that genuine interest usually leads to better long-term outcomes.
Those who favour job-related subjects point out that a degree is a major investment. In a competitive job market such as Bangladesh, graduates in fields like engineering or accounting often find work more quickly, which helps them repay family sacrifices and gain financial security.
Why this works: the introduction paraphrases the question and states a clear position, and the paragraph opens with one main idea supported by a specific example. Aim for at least 250 words, with each paragraph developing a single point.
Your result, saved
See your Writing band, criterion by criterion
Every assessed response comes back as a report: an estimated band, a score for each of the four criteria, strengths and the fixes that will move your band most. Save it as a PDF to compare drafts.
Sample Writing report
Task 2 essay, 268 words
6.5
Estimated band
- Task Response6.5
- Coherence and Cohesion7.0
- Lexical Resource6.0
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy6.0
Next step
Rewrite body paragraph two with a concrete example, then resubmit.
Illustrative example. Your own report uses your real results.
The four criteria your Writing is marked on
Your Writing band is built from four equally weighted criteria. Task 1 and Task 2 are marked separately, and Task 2 counts for more.
- Task Achievement / Task Response
- Whether you answer every part of the question, with a clear position and developed ideas (Task 2) or an accurate overview of the key data (Task 1).
- Coherence and Cohesion
- Logical paragraphing and progression, with linking words used naturally rather than mechanically.
- Lexical Resource
- The range and accuracy of your vocabulary, including less common words used correctly and avoiding repetition.
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy
- A variety of sentence structures with few errors. Error-free sentences are a key marker of higher bands.
Frequently asked questions
Can I practise IELTS Writing online for free?
You can try a free sample from this page without signing up. Create a free account to save your work and unlock more tasks. AI Writing assessment uses credits.
How many words do I need for IELTS Writing?
Task 1 needs at least 150 words and Task 2 needs at least 250 words. Writing under the limit lowers your score.
How long should I spend on each task?
Spend about 20 minutes on Task 1 and about 40 minutes on Task 2. Task 2 carries more weight in your Writing band.
Does LingaLive cover Academic and General Training Writing?
Check each practice set’s title and description to choose the one that matches your test.
Is the band score official?
No. It is a practice estimate based on the official criteria, designed to show you what to improve before the real test.