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IELTS Writing Checker

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Task Achievement / ResponseCoherence & CohesionLexical ResourceGrammatical Range & Accuracy

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Task 2 Question

Some people think that modern technology has made life more complicated. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Student Response

Technology has changed the way that people live and work in many countries around the world. While some people believe this has made life more complicated, I mostly disagree with this view because technology saves time and improves communication. Firstly, modern technology has made many everyday tasks much easier. For example, people can now do their shopping, banking and booking of appointments all online without leaving their home. Before these technologies existed, people had to visit many different places to complete these tasks. So it is clear that technology reduces the complications of daily life. However, there are some areas where technology has created new complications. For instance, people now need to manage many different social media accounts, email addresses and digital passwords. This can be stressful and time-consuming. Furthermore, the fast speed of technological change means that older people sometimes struggle to learn new devices and systems. In conclusion, while I understand that technology can create some new challenges, I believe overall it makes life simpler and more convenient. The advantages of saving time and improving communication are greater than the disadvantages.

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Predicted Band

6.5

TA

6.5

C&C

6.5

LR

6.0

GRA

7.0

6.5

Task Achievement / Response

Adequate

Strengths

  • +Clear position stated in the introduction
  • +Main ideas supported with specific examples in each paragraph
  • +Conclusion reflects the thesis

How to improve

  • The counterargument paragraph is rushed — develop with a second concrete example
  • Hedging phrases like 'mostly disagree' weaken TA scores; commit to a clear stance
6.5

Coherence and Cohesion

Adequate

Strengths

  • +Logical paragraphing with one clear idea per paragraph
  • +Range of cohesive devices: 'firstly', 'for example', 'however', 'furthermore'

How to improve

  • Over-reliance on 'firstly / however / furthermore' — vary with 'despite this', 'as a consequence', 'in contrast'
  • 'So it is clear that...' is too abrupt — build the logical connection before stating the conclusion
6.0

Lexical Resource

Detailed examiner feedback, vocabulary suggestions and grammar corrections included in your full report.

7.0

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Detailed examiner feedback, vocabulary suggestions and grammar corrections included in your full report.

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Academic Task 2 — Write an argumentative or discursive essay

Minimum 250 words. Scored on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammar.

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How the IELTS Writing Checker Works

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Select Academic or General Training, then Task 1 (graph/letter) or Task 2 (essay).

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The Four IELTS Writing Criteria Explained

Every IELTS Writing script is marked against the same four criteria, each worth 25% of your Writing band score.

TA/TR

Task Achievement / Task Response

Task 1: Did you cover all key features of the data accurately? Task 2: Did you address all parts of the question and present a clear position?

  • Always refer back to the question before writing your conclusion
  • For Task 2, make your position clear in the introduction
  • Don't spend more than 20% of your word count on introduction/conclusion
C&C

Coherence and Cohesion

How logically is your writing organised? Do you use a variety of cohesive devices (linking words, pronouns, references) without overusing them?

  • Each paragraph should have one clear main idea
  • Use a range of linkers: not just 'however' and 'furthermore' — try 'despite this', 'as a result', 'in contrast'
  • Avoid starting every sentence with a linking word
LR

Lexical Resource

How wide and accurate is your vocabulary? Can you paraphrase ideas, use collocations, and select words with appropriate formality?

  • Paraphrase key words from the question rather than copying them
  • Use a mix of common and less common vocabulary
  • Avoid repeating the same key word more than 2-3 times
GRA

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Do you use a variety of sentence structures? Are complex sentences, relative clauses, conditionals, and passive voice used accurately?

  • Aim for a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences
  • Use passive voice where appropriate (especially Task 1 Academic)
  • Check subject-verb agreement in every sentence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our AI examiner is trained on official IELTS band descriptors and scores essays against the same four criteria used by real IELTS examiners: Task Achievement/Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. Band predictions are typically within 0.5 of what a real examiner would award, but should be used as a guide rather than an official score. For high-stakes exams, consider getting feedback from a certified IELTS trainer.

In IELTS Academic Writing, Task 1 asks you to describe data from a graph, chart, diagram, or map (minimum 150 words). Task 2 requires you to write a discursive or argumentative essay in response to a point of view, argument, or problem (minimum 250 words). In General Training, Task 1 is a letter (formal, semi-formal, or informal), while Task 2 is an essay similar to Academic Task 2.

IELTS Writing is marked on four equally weighted criteria: (1) Task Achievement or Task Response — whether you've addressed the task requirements; (2) Coherence and Cohesion — logical organisation and use of linking devices; (3) Lexical Resource — range and accuracy of vocabulary; (4) Grammatical Range and Accuracy — variety of sentence structures and grammatical accuracy.

Task 1 requires a minimum of 150 words. Task 2 requires a minimum of 250 words. Writing fewer words than the minimum can reduce your Task Achievement/Response band. There is no official maximum, but most high-scoring responses for Task 2 are 270–320 words, and Task 1 are 170–200 words.

Yes. Select your module (Academic or General Training) before submitting. The checker understands the different requirements for each: Academic Task 1 assesses data description, General Training Task 1 assesses letter writing, and both Task 2 types are scored on argumentative essay criteria.

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