The IELTS Writing coach that begins where you struggle.
Built by a working IELTS writing coach. Not affiliated with the IELTS partners.
AI writes it with you
Paste the question and the AI coaches you sentence by sentence — brainstorm, paraphrase, grammar and structure, corrected live in colour.
Checked like a real examiner
Get an indicative band on all four criteria, every error flagged, plus the one fix that lifts your score. Your first AI check is free.
Free IELTS toolkit
Band descriptors, essay structures, grammar, collocations and linkers — a complete handbook built in, no login needed.
Yesterday I goes to school becuase I forgeted my book.
goes → go · becuase → because · forgeted → forgot
Spelling, grammar and tense — flagged before you move on. Then it scores Task, Coherence, Vocabulary and Grammar.
Watch your essay get built with you, one sentence at a time.
Free checkers grade a finished essay. Bandword builds it with you from the blank page — fixing every sentence in colour and teaching you why.
What your tutor does
- → Breaks down the question so you know exactly what's being asked
- → Fixes grammar, spelling & tense live, marked in colour
- → Teaches paraphrasing & better sentences — simple to complex
- → Upgrades weak vocabulary and gives you the word when you're stuck — in any language
- → Catches contradictions so your opinion stays consistent
- → Builds your essay sentence by sentence, intro to conclusion
✦ AI Tutor. The AI writes your answer with you — one sentence at a time, correcting as you go. Works for Task 1 Academic, GT letters, and Task 2 essays. Uses 1 coaching per answer.
You have an unfinished session. Pick up where you left off?
Bandword flags the parts of IELTS writing that can be measured — length, overview, paragraphing, linking, vocabulary range and sentence variety. Use it to find weak spots, then rewrite and re-check.
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Your first AI essay check is free. For step-by-step AI coaching on your own writing, pick a pack.
📘 Free IELTS Writing Toolkit
A complete IELTS Writing handbook, free and open to everyone — no login, no payment. Tap a topic to open it.
How to check your IELTS writing
Three steps, start to finish — from a blank page to knowing exactly what to fix.
Choose your task
Pick Academic Task 1, a General Training Task 1 letter, or a Task 2 essay. The feedback adapts to each.
Write or paste
Type under the exam timer to practise test conditions, or paste an answer you have already written.
Read your feedback
See an indicative band on each criterion, every issue flagged, and the simple rule that fixes it.
The four criteria every IELTS examiner uses
IELTS Writing is marked on four equally weighted criteria. Bandword colours your feedback by each one so you learn to read your writing the way a marker does.
Task response
Whether you fully answer the question — a clear position in Task 2, or a required overview in Task 1.
Coherence & cohesion
Clear paragraphs and natural linking words, without mechanical "firstly, secondly" templating.
Lexical resource
A precise, varied vocabulary — not vague or repeated words like "very", "good" or "thing".
Grammatical range
A mix of simple, compound and complex sentences, controlled accurately without run-ons.
Simple IELTS writing rules that raise your band
The fixes that move students from Band 6 to Band 7, written so plainly anyone can apply them.
Always write an overview in Task 1
One sentence summarising the main trend can add up to half a band. Start it with "Overall, …".
State your position in the introduction of Task 2
Make your opinion clear in the first paragraph and hold it to the end. Examiners reward a clear, consistent stance.
Replace vague words with precise ones
Swap "very good thing" for "a significant advantage" and "big" for "substantial". Precise vocabulary lifts Lexical Resource.
Vary your linking words
"Firstly, Secondly, Finally" reads as a template and can cap Coherence at Band 6. Mix in "In addition", "However", "As a result".
Mix your sentence types
Combine short and long sentences, and use "which", "although" and "because" to build complex ones. Band 7+ needs a range of structures.
Hit the word count, but do not pad
Write at least 150 words for Task 1 and 250 for Task 2. Under-length answers are penalised on Task Achievement.
IELTS writing checker — FAQ
Is Bandword free?
You get a free AI essay check and a free look at everything the tutor does. For step-by-step AI coaching on your own writing, and more checks, you pick an affordable plan — from ₹89. The Free IELTS Toolkit is always free, no login needed.
Does it work for both Task 1 and Task 2?
Yes. Bandword covers Academic Task 1 reports, General Training Task 1 letters, and Task 2 essays. The AI feedback and coaching change to match the task type you choose.
Does it cover Academic and General Training?
Yes — Bandword supports both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training Writing.
How accurate is the band score?
The band is an indicative estimate from an AI marker, based on the four official criteria. It is a strong learning guide, but it is not an official IELTS score — only a certified examiner can give that.
Do I need to create an account?
You can read the whole Free IELTS Toolkit without an account. To run the AI essay check or AI coaching, you sign in with a quick email link — this is what powers your free check and keeps your usage secure.
How is Bandword different from other IELTS writing checkers?
Most tools just grade a finished essay. Bandword's AI tutor writes the essay with you, one sentence at a time — fixing grammar in colour, teaching structure, and catching contradictions as you go. It was built by a working IELTS writing coach.
How many words should an IELTS essay be?
Task 1 needs at least 150 words and Task 2 at least 250. The sweet spot for a high band in Task 2 is about 280–320 words. Writing far more earns no extra marks and can hurt accuracy. Bandword flags any answer that is under the minimum.
Can I check my IELTS essay for free?
Yes. Your first AI essay check is free after you sign in, and the full IELTS Toolkit is free with no login. For step-by-step coaching on your own writing and more checks, you pick a plan from ₹89.
How can I get band 7 in IELTS Writing?
Band 7 usually comes from four things: fully answering the question, clear paragraphs with natural linking, a range of precise vocabulary, and a mix of accurate complex sentences. Bandword marks your writing on exactly these four criteria and shows the specific fixes that move you up.
Built by an IELTS writing coach
Bandword comes from years of marking real IELTS essays — turning that experience into instant, plain-English feedback you can act on before test day.