IELTS Academic Writing explained
IELTS Academic Writing has two tasks scored together as one band. Task 1 is a 150-word report describing visual data — bar charts, line graphs, tables, maps, or process diagrams. You must summarise the main trends, make comparisons, and write a clear overview without copying every number from the graphic.
Task 2 is a 250-word essay — identical to General Training Task 2. You must answer the question directly, develop ideas with examples, and organise paragraphs logically. Task 2 counts twice as much as Task 1, but a weak Task 1 overview can still cap your overall score. Use the Academic Writing checker after each draft to see whether overview, argument, or grammar is the bottleneck.
IELTS Academic Writing AI checker
Check Academic Task 1 reports and Task 2 essays against all four IELTS band criteria.
IELTS Academic Writing by task
Task 2 is the same essay format as General Training. Task 1 differs.
Academic Task 1 Guide
Bar charts, line graphs, maps, processes, tables — overview + comparisons.
OpenAcademic Task 2 Guide
Opinion, discussion, and problem-solution essays — structure and Band 7 language.
OpenAcademic Writing Checker
Paste your Task 1 report or Task 2 essay for four-criteria band feedback.
OpenTask 1 Samples
Band 7–9 model reports for charts, maps, and process diagrams.
OpenLine Graph Sample
Trend language, overview sentences, and comparison structures.
OpenMap Sample
Location vocabulary and change-over-time map reports.
OpenFrequently asked questions
What is the difference between Academic and General Training Writing?
Task 2 is the same essay for both modules. Task 1 differs: Academic asks you to describe a chart, graph, map, or process; General Training asks you to write a letter.
How is IELTS Academic Writing scored?
Both tasks are scored on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy. Task 2 counts twice as much as Task 1.
Credits for Academic Writing prep
1 trial credit — full Academic report on signup
Writing Sprint — 30 full fixes in 3 months for chart + essay cycles
Yearly Marathon — 400 credits for long Academic prep
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