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Free IELTS Writing guides

Practical, no-fluff guides to lift your IELTS Writing band — then check your own essay against the official descriptors, free.

Why you're stuck at Band 6.5 — and the exact fixes

The 3–4 small, repeated habits that cap your band, and how to fix each one.

Band 6 vs Band 7: the real difference

Criterion by criterion, with examples — it's not about fancier words.

How IELTS Writing is marked: the 4 criteria explained

What Task Response, Coherence, Lexical Resource and Grammar really mean, and how your band is worked out.

IELTS Task 2 technology essay: Band 9 sample + how to write it

A full model answer on technology, plus the method to plan and structure your own.

IELTS Task 2 environment essay: Band 9 sample + how to write it

A full model answer on the environment, plus how to plan a "discuss both views" essay.

IELTS Task 2 education essay: Band 9 sample + how to write it

A full model answer on education, plus the method for "agree or disagree" essays.

Check your real IELTS Writing band — free

Paste an essay, get an honest band and the exact edits to lift it.