Official format
Academic Writing has 2 tasks. Task 1 describes visual information in at least 150 words; Task 2 answers an essay question in at least 250 words.
IELTS Academic Writing
Write the answer the task actually asks for.
Practise visual reporting and argument writing through complete learning routes: understand the task, study a worked decision, practise with feedback and then write independently.
WeLearn learning structure
Each route separates method, worked example, guided practice, independent practice and review. Study targets support learning; they are not additional official IELTS rules.
Task Achievement / ResponseCoherence & CohesionLexical ResourceGrammatical Range & Accuracy
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2 tasks, 1 connected writing system
Original practice · explained decisions
T1
Task 1
20 minutes · 150+ words
Turn graphs, tables, maps and process diagrams into a selective, accurate report. Practise the response structure and every major visual family.
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T2
Task 2
40 minutes · 250+ words
Build a clear position, develop relevant ideas and answer opinion, discussion, problem-solution, advantages-disadvantages and direct-question prompts.
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Writing review rubric
Use one shared evidence-based review for Task 1 and Task 2: task coverage, organisation, vocabulary and grammar.
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