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IELTS Writing Checker

Submit your Task 1 or Task 2 writing and get a predicted IELTS band score with detailed examiner-style feedback on all four scoring criteria — instantly and for free.

Task Achievement / ResponseCoherence & CohesionLexical ResourceGrammatical Range & Accuracy

Test module:

Task:

Academic Task 2 — Write an argumentative or discursive essay

Minimum 250 words required. Scored on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy.

Task question / prompt (optional but recommended)

Your writing *0 / 250+ words

How the IELTS Writing Checker Works

Choose your task type

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

Paste or type your writing

Enter the task question (optional) and your written response. A live word count helps you meet the minimum.

Get your band score

Our AI examiner analyses your writing against all four IELTS criteria and returns a predicted band within seconds.

Read your examiner report

Expand each criterion card to see strengths, weaknesses, specific vocabulary improvements, grammar corrections, and a clear path to the next band.

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

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.

You can check up to 5 essays every 30 minutes for free. This limit helps us keep the tool available for everyone. If you need unlimited feedback and more detailed 1-on-1 coaching, consider our IELTS online courses.

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