IELTS Writing –Task 2

When attempting the task, it is very crucial for a candidate to understand the given topic/ discussion. The prime duty of a candidate before beginning the task-2 of IELTS Writing Module is to carefully read and understand the given topic. For instance, if the given topic/discussion is on “pollution,” don’t simply write about pollution in general, carefully read about what type of pollution is mentioned and on which aspect/s of it is the discussion based, and then carefully plan how to continue your discussion.

Secondly, since you are attempting academic version of IELTS, your writing should proceed in academic style. Candidates must make sure that the length of their writing must reach at least 250 words, and anything short of it would be penalized; however no penalty is imposed on description containing more than 250 words, but candidates should always keep an eye on the time – the most important limiting factor in the IELTS. Further, task-2 is more significant and worth more when compared to the task-1, hence candidate must make sure that he/she is left with sufficient time to complete it comfortable and efficiently. Candidates are advised to spend 40 minutes on this task.

Assessment Criteria (in short):

Task Response: The candidates are assessed on their ability to fully understand all the aspects of the given task and appropriately provide relevant information answering each individual aspect of the task.

Organization: Here the ability of a candidate to organise their ideas and information is assessed. The examiners look for how well the information is linked, including paragraphing and presentation.

Word Power: The word power (vocabulary) of a candidate and his/her ability to use accurately and appropriately is assessed.

Grammar Skills: The ability of a candidate to structure a sentence, its accuracy and appropriateness is assessed.

Finally, remember that Task-2 of IELTS writing module carries more significance and marks compared to task-1. Not that the task-1 is insignificant but the significance of task-2 is comparatively more. Candidates must always remember this, and those who fail to perform better in this task have less probability of getting good band in the IELTS Writing Module.

IELTS Writing –Task 1

Analysing and understanding the Task is very crucial for a candidate when attempting task-1 of IELTS writing module. A candidate must carefully examine and identify the significant data or information presented in the graph/s, chart/s, table/s, diagram/s, picture/s, flow chart/s, etc. Further he/she should include the same in the description while focusing on the overall trends of the given data or information so as to give a complete synopsis of the given task. Added to these, he/she should be able to compare and contrast the given data or information in order to make the description interesting.

Maintaining the length of the description to 150 words is very important. Candidates must remember that anything short of 150 words would be penalized; however no penalty is imposed on description containing more than 150 words, but candidates should always keep in mind that they have got a greater task ahead, and that they would not be left with enough time to complete it. Further, task 2 is more significant and worth more when compared to the first task, and hence candidate must make sure that he/she is left with sufficient time to complete it comfortable and efficiently.

Assessment Criteria (in short):

The candidates are assessed based on the following criteria:

Task Achievement: The candidates are assessed based on how effectively they could analyse, identify, and elucidate the significant data or information presented in the task.

Organization: Here the ability of the candidates to organise their ideas and information is assessed.

Word Power: Here the word power (vocabulary) of a candidate and his/her ability to use accurately and appropriately is assessed.

Grammar Skills: Here the ability of a candidate to structure a sentence, its accuracy and appropriateness is assessed.