Writing Task 2 Academic & General Training

IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Checker

Get immediate examiner-style feedback and 4-criteria band estimates on your IELTS Task 2 essay.

250+ Word Requirement Check Task Response Rubric Lexical Variety Score Instant Practice Feedback

How the Task 2 Checker Works

A rigorous automated assessment designed to replicate official examiner criteria.

1

Paste Essay & Essay Type

Input your full essay and prompt question (Agree/Disagree, Discuss Both Views, Problem-Solution, Advantage-Disadvantage, or Two-Part Question).

2

Multi-Dimensional Analysis

Our scoring algorithm examines paragraph structure, sentence length variability, academic cohesive devices, and high-frequency error patterns.

3

Actionable Band Improvement

Review your predicted band (0–9) and target specific areas across all four criteria to push your score up to Band 7.0, 7.5, or 8.0+.

Key Strategies to Score Band 7+ in Task 2

Proven principles to maximize your score on the 40-minute, 250-word essay.

Clear Position

Definitive Stance Throughout

To achieve Band 7 or higher in Task Response, you must present a clear position from the introduction through to the final conclusion sentence.

Paragraphing

One Central Idea per Paragraph

Structure your essay into 4 or 5 paragraphs: Introduction, 2 distinct Body paragraphs with strong topic sentences, and a conclusive summary.

Collocations

Less Common Vocabulary

Incorporate topic-specific academic collocations naturally without forcing rare or unnatural synonyms that obscure meaning.

Syntax

Complex Sentence Structures

Demonstrate mastery of conditional clauses, relative clauses, passive voice, and contrastive subordination ('whereas', 'while', 'despite').

Frequently Asked Questions: Task 2 Essays

Essential answers for candidates preparing for IELTS Writing Task 2.

How much is Task 2 weighted compared to Task 1?
Writing Task 2 contributes two-thirds (66.7%) of your total IELTS Writing score, while Task 1 contributes one-third (33.3%). Because Task 2 carries double the weight, you should always reserve at least 40 minutes of your test time for it.
What happens if my essay is under 250 words?
If your essay falls below 250 words, examiners apply an automatic penalty under Task Response, making it virtually impossible to achieve Band 7.0 or above regardless of your grammar or vocabulary accuracy.
Should I write more than 300 words?
There is no penalty for writing more than 250 words, but essays over 320 words often leave insufficient time for proofreading and introduce avoidable grammatical and spelling slips. An ideal target length is 260 to 290 words.
Is Task 2 different for Academic and General Training?
Both modules share the exact same format, scoring rubrics, 250-word requirement, and 40-minute duration. General Training topics tend to focus on everyday societal or family themes, whereas Academic topics may focus slightly more on scientific, technological, or abstract issues.

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