IELTS Writing Task 1

IELTS Writing Task 1 Essential Information

Below are 7 essential facts about Task 1. Many students worry about these small details instead of focusing on what really matters- improving your performance. These facts will help you understand what the test is and how it is scored so that you can move on to improving your performance.

1. People doing the Academic test will write a report on a data set, map, or process. People doing General Training will write a letter.
2. You must write 150 words or more.
3. You should spend around 20 minutes on this part of the test.
4. Task 2 is worth 1/3 of your total mark on the Writing test.
5. You will be assessed in four areas:
   1. Task Achievement (25%)
   2. Coherence and Cohesion (25%)
   3. Lexical Resource (25%)
   4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy (25%)
6. The most important thing is that you can demonstrate that you can clearly communicate in English.
7. The key to doing well is to know exactly what the examiners want and giving it to them.