Your IELTS writing improvement plan
Pick where you are and where you want to be. We'll show what actually separates each band, criterion by criterion.
You need to gain 1.0 band overall. That means roughly +0.25 on each of the four criteria, or a bigger jump on your weakest two.
Task Response
Extend and support each main idea with a concrete example or consequence instead of asserting it.
Coherence & Cohesion
Replace mechanical linkers ("Firstly, Moreover, Finally") with logical connections that follow from the argument.
Lexical Resource
Use less common vocabulary accurately, and prefer precise single words over vague phrases.
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
Vary sentence openings and use a genuine mix of complex structures with good control.
Weekly practice loop
- 1. Write one full essay under timed conditions (40 min for Task 2).
- 2. Check it here and read the evidence quotes, not just the band.
- 3. Rewrite only the paragraphs that cost you the most marks.
- 4. Check the rewrite and confirm the specific criterion moved.