IELTS Task 2 Essay Checker

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Example: what you get

You wrote: Yesterday I go to a interesting seminar, it was very good.

go → went (past tense)
a interesting → an interesting (article before a vowel)
very good → highly beneficial (stronger vocabulary)
Comma splice → …seminar, which was highly beneficial. (better sentence structure)

Better: Yesterday I went to an interesting seminar, which was highly beneficial.

What it checks: the 4 IELTS criteria

Task ResponseDo you answer all parts of the question with a clear, consistent opinion?

Coherence & CohesionIs each paragraph built around one idea, with natural linking words?

Lexical ResourceDo you use precise, topic-specific vocabulary instead of repeating simple words?

Grammatical Range & AccuracyDo you mix simple and complex sentences without errors?

A structure that works for every essay type

Introduction (3 sentences): paraphrase the question, give your position, outline your two main points.
Body paragraph 1 (5 sentences): topic sentence, explanation, example, extension, mini-conclusion.
Body paragraph 2 (5 sentences): the same pattern for your second point.
Conclusion (2 sentences): restate your position and sum up.

The real exam asks for at least 250 words. Aim for around 270–300, so you are safely over.

Every Task 2 question type

Opinion (agree/disagree), discussion (both views + your opinion), advantages/disadvantages, problem/solution, and two-part questions. Only the body paragraphs change between types.

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Questions

How many words should an IELTS Task 2 essay be?

At least 250 words. Writing under 250 lowers your Task Response score. Around 270–300 words is a safe target.

Does a longer essay get a higher band?

No. Examiners judge the quality of your language and ideas, not the length. Bandword marks the same way.

How long do I have for Task 2?

About 40 minutes. You can practise with Bandword's built-in exam timer.

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