For this second webinar in our “IELTS: From start to finish” series, we’re diving into the world of IELTS Writing.

Tune in to discover everything there is to know about:

- Question types and tasks you may come across, plus how they're marked.
- The assessment criteria that examiners use to score your test.
- Myths and misconceptions about IELTS Writing.
- And more!

Make sure to pay attention to the 15-minute question and answer session at the end to have some important IELTS questions answered!

0:00 Introduction

2:19 - Writing test format

8:11 - Assessment criteria

15:47 - Task 1 Academic

26:01 - Masterclass checklist

28:58 - Task 1 General Training

36:57 - Masterclass advice

38:16 - Task 2 Writing

43:57 - Task 2 Masterclass advice

48:11 - Questions

48:34 - How much time should I spend studying for IELTS if my level is pre-intermediate?

49:43 - Does the examiner count the number of complex sentences, topic-specific words and connectors while marking?

51:35 - Do I have to write my opinion both in the introduction and the body of the essay in Writing task 2?

52:45 - Can you give us a brief description of each type of essay that can be used for Academic Writing task 2?

53:48 - How can I work to improve my coherence and cohesion?

55:30 - Can we use pronouns in the Writing test?

56:53 - Are examiners allowed to use tools such as grammarly while checking the computer-delivered test?

57:52 - How many paragraphs are required for Writing task 2?