IELTS Writing test: 11 Top Tips for Band 9
Introduction
The Writing section of the IELTS test takes 60 minutes. There are two tasks to complete and responses should be written in an academic, semi-formal or neutral style.
In task 1, you are presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram and are asked to summarise and report the information in your own words. You may be asked to select and compare data, describe the stages of a process, describe an object or how something works.
In task 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. The issues raised are of general interest to, suitable for and easily understood by test takers entering undergraduate or postgraduate studies or seeking professional registration. You need to demonstrate their ability to respond appropriately in terms of content, vocabulary and the organisation of ideas.
However, I have collected the main tips and advices that would help you to pass the writing section successfully.
Top Tips and Tricks For the IELTS Writing
- Read all the instructions of the tasks very carefully and respond appropriately.
- Divide your time based on the difficulty of the task. I you do not know task 1 in the writing section of the IELTS test is easier than task 2. So, try finishing Writing Task 1 in about 20 minutes to allow enough time to answer Writing Task 2.
- Notice the minimum word limit. If you write less than 150 words for Task 1 and less than 250 for Task 2, you will lose marks.
- Be careful to use your own words and avoid including words copied from the question in the word count.
- You should plan your work carefully before writing, and you should allow time to check your writing after completing a task or at the end of the test.
- Remember that Writing Task 2 carries more marks, so you need plenty of time to answer it.
- Don’t forget to plan your essay structure before you start writing. You should include an introduction, ideas to support your argument or opinion, real-life examples to illustrate your points, and a conclusion based on the information you have provided.
- Analyse the questions carefully to make sure your answer addresses all the points covered by the question.
- Memorizing a model answer for the Writing test won’t help you. The examiner will see that your answer does not match the topic of the essay.
- Produce organized and linked paragraphs and make sure that the style of your language is academic.
- Leave time to check your answers for careless mistakes at the end. Try to check for spelling mistakes, verb and subject agreement, singular/plural nouns, tense mistakes and problems of fluency.
These are the most important tips that I noticed from my experience in the writing section of the IELTS test. You can read more about the IELTS tips and tricks in the following articles:
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