The Clock& Timing
This is the minimum recommended word count for an IELTS Task 2 essay.
250 words
This specific chart type uses circular segments to illustrate proportions and percentages of a whole.
a pie chart
This basic paragraph, usually placed at the very end of task 2, is completely mandatory to achieve a Band 6 or higher in Task Response.
the conclusion
Words like "However," "Furthermore," and "Consequently" belong to this functional category used to link ideas.
transition words/linkers/linking words
This term refers to words that frequently go together naturally in English, such as "commit a crime" instead of "make a crime."
Collocation
This is the total official time given to complete both Writing Task 1 and Task 2.
60 minutes
This dynamic visual format is best suited for showing changes, fluctuations, or trends over a continuous period of time.
a line graph
This is the most efficient and standard way to write the opening sentence of an introduction paragraph.
paraphrasing the prompt
This is the ideal and most effective number of paragraphs for a standard IELTS Task 2 essay. List them out
4 paragraphs (Introduction, Body 1, Body 2, Conclusion)
To score well in vocabulary, candidates must use these alternative words to avoid repeating terms straight from the prompt.
synonyms
This fraction represents how much Task 2 contributes to your total writing band score compared to Task 1.
two-thirds (2/3)
In an Academic Task 1 overview, you must highlight key features but strictly avoid including these two data elements.
specific numbers/percentages and personal opinions
In a "Discuss both views and give your opinion" essay, this is the exact paragraph where your personal opinion must first be clearly stated to secure a high band score.
introduction paragraph (thesis statement)
This structural sentence is placed at the very beginning of a body paragraph to signal its central main idea.
Topic Sentence
Provide a strong, academic synonym for the overused word "bad" in this essay sentence: "Air pollution has a bad effect on public health."
Detrimental (or adverse / negative)
While not an official rule, this is the exact number of words below which a candidate's score starts getting penalized for an incomplete response in Task 1.
150 words
This is the main grammatical difference when describing a manufacturing process versus describing changes on a geographical map.
using the passive voice for processes and using specific spatial/directional language for maps
This specific essay type requires you to weigh the positive outcomes against the negative outcomes of a situation, rather than just listing them. what is this essay type?
Advantages vs Disadvantages
Correct the cohesion error in this sentence by replacing the repetitive noun with a pronoun reference: "Governments should invest in public transit because public transit reduces traffic congestion.
"Governments should invest in public transit because it reduces traffic congestion.”
Using words like "kids," "cop," "it's", "..." or "gonna" in an Academic IELTS essay violates this rule of appropriate language style.
Impolite/ Informal
If a candidate finishes their test exactly on time but spends 25 minutes on Task 1 and 35 minutes on Task 2, this is the most likely structural risk they face regarding their Task 2 score.
failing to finish the Task 2 conclusion
When a Task 1 prompt contains static data with no dates or time progression, What is the primary grammatical tense required for the entire response?
the simple present tense
Paraphrase this common Task 2 prompt topic on the spot without using the word "people" or "young": "Some people think that young people spend too much time on social media.
It is argued that individuals in their youth dedicate excessive periods to online networking platforms.” (Accept reasonable variations)
Spot and fix the logic/cohesion mistake in this transition: "The city built a massive new sports stadium. However, local business owners experienced a massive surge in sales."
Replace "However" with a cause-and-effect transition like "Consequently" or "As a result".
Provide a sophisticated, high-scoring collocation to replace the phrase "solve a problem" in this formal thesis statement: "The government must act quickly to solve this problem."
Address this issue (or tackle this challenge / mitigate this crisis)