What is the IELTS Writing test?
The IELTS Writing test is a 60-minute exam module with two tasks. Task 1 asks you to describe a chart, diagram, map, or process (Academic) or write a letter (General Training). Task 2 is an essay on a social topic — the same format for both modules. Examiners score both tasks on Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy.
Practising with a timed IELTS writing test online helps you build exam stamina and spot timing problems before test day. After each attempt, compare your answer with Band 7–9 samples and run it through an AI checker to see which criterion is limiting your score. Repeating this loop — write, check, rewrite — is the fastest path from Band 6 to Band 7.
Check your writing test answer
Paste your Task 1 report or Task 2 essay after a timed practice test. Get a free band diagnosis in under a minute.
How to take an IELTS Writing test online
Pick Academic or GT
Academic Task 1 uses charts and diagrams. General Training Task 1 is a letter. Task 2 is the same essay for both.
Start the timer
Task 1: 20 minutes. Task 2: 40 minutes. Write the full response without stopping.
Submit for feedback
Paste your answer into the checker to get TR, CC, LR, and GRA scores with sentence-level fixes.
Compare with samples
Read Band 7–9 model answers for the same question type to see what examiners reward.
Choose your IELTS Writing test format
All formats follow official IELTS timing and word limits.
Full Timed Mock Test
Task 1 + Task 2 under exam conditions with a countdown timer.
OpenTask 1 Writing Test
Academic charts, maps, processes, or GT letters — 20 minutes.
OpenTask 2 Writing Test
Opinion, discussion, or problem-solution essays — 40 minutes.
OpenSamples with Answers
Band-scored model reports and essays to compare after your test.
OpenFrequently asked questions
Is this the same as the real IELTS Writing test?
The format, timing, and word limits match the official test. You write under timed conditions, then use our checker for band-style feedback — not an official IELTS score.
How long is the IELTS Writing test?
Total time is 60 minutes: 20 minutes for Task 1 (150 words minimum) and 40 minutes for Task 2 (250 words minimum).
Can I see sample answers after the test?
Yes. After writing, compare your draft with Task 1 and Task 2 samples on our samples hub, or unlock full AI feedback in the checker.
Credits for full test feedback
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