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Everything you need to practise IELTS Writing, in one place

Academic and General Training. Practise at home, at your own pace, with an AI coach that fixes every sentence.

100Task 2 essay questionsall 5 essay types
50Task 1 charts, maps & processesline, bar, pie, table, map, process
50GT letter tasksformal, semi-formal, informal
3coaching levelsstill learning → confident
⏱Timed mock practiceexam timer + instant band
Your path from 0 to 100% · drag the gold button to see each step

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Everything a good tutor does. Built in.

Every IELTS criterion, in simple words.

Grammar

Picks out every grammar mistake

Tense, agreement, articles, spelling. Every slip fixed, with the reason.

You wrote
The government should invest more money on public transport because it reduce the traffic and pollution.
Fixed
The government should invest more money in public transport because it reduces traffic and pollution.
inwe invest “in” something, not “on” itreduces“it” needs a verb with -strafficno “the” for traffic in general
Vocabulary

Upgrades your words

Plain words become precise ones, at your level.

Your sentence
Online learning is a very goodhighly beneficial option that helpsenables students to getacquire new skills.
Three upgrades. Same idea, a higher band.
Coherence

Makes your ideas flow

Ideas joined with the right linking words.

Before
Cars cause pollution. Cars are cheap. People use cars.
After
Although cars cause pollution, they remain cheap; consequently, most people still rely on them.
HoweverConsequentlyIn hindsight
Task response

Answers the question fully

Every part of the question answered. In Task 1, every figure checked.

The question asks you to
✓Discuss both views
✓Give your own opinion
!Task 1: you wrote 45%, the chart shows 35%
Format

Gets the format right

Each task gets its own shape, length and tone.

EssayIntroBody 1Body 2Conclusion
ReportIntroOverviewDetails 1Details 2
LetterDear Tom,WhyDetailsBest wishes
Sentence structure

Simple to complex sentences

Short, choppy lines become one complex sentence.

People meet face to face.They understand better.Trust grows.
↓
When people meet face to face, they understand each other better, which helps trust to grow.
Sentence building

Builds each sentence with you

A frame with blanks. You fill it in, so it stays yours.

Body 1 · sentence 2
This is because REASON, which means RESULT.
↓
This is because workers save hours of travel, which means they have more energy.
Planning

Plans with you first

Ideas sorted before you write a word.

Do the benefits of remote work outweigh the drawbacks?
ForFlexible hoursNo commute
AgainstIsolationDistractions
Plan ready: Intro → Body 1 → Body 2 → Conclusion
Relevance

Keeps you on topic

Checks your sentence against the question’s keywords.

Question
Should university education be free for everyone?
Your sentence
Free school education helps poor children learn to read and write.
Off topic. The question is about university, not school. Write about students who can’t afford a degree.
Your level

Matches your level

The same idea, written for your level. Grow one step at a time.

Still learningbutOnline classes save time, but students talk less.
Getting thereAlthoughAlthough online classes save time, students interact less.
Confidentat the cost ofWhile online learning is time-efficient, it comes at the cost of real interaction.
Your language

Stuck? Ask in your language

Ask in Portuguese, Arabic, Nepali or any language. Get the English word.

Como se diz “desemprego” em inglês?Portuguese: How do you say “desemprego” in English?
unemploymentnoun

“Unemployment among young people has risen sharply.”

Now use it in your sentence.
High unemployment pushes many graduates to move abroad.✓
Your band

An honest band, explained

Never inflated. Always with the reason and your next step.

6.5
Task 7Coherence 6.5Vocabulary 6Grammar 6.5
Next step to 7: swap “good” for precise words, add two complex sentences.
Also included200 practice questions: 100 essays, 50 charts, maps & processes, 50 lettersExam timer for real timed practiceYour answer builds paragraph by paragraph as you writeNever repeats a question you have donePick up where you left off, any timeCopy or download your finished answer
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IELTS Writing coach · creator of Bandword

I can’t sit beside every student. So I built Bandword to. It’s built on my 10+ years of teaching: the same steps, the same rules, the same push I give in class. Not just another AI. A tutor beside you at every word, every sentence, every mistake.

  • Honest bands. A long essay never gets a higher band just for being long.
  • You do the writing. The tutor guides and corrects; it never writes the essay for you.
  • Your level, your words. Vocabulary and linkers matched to where you are now.
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Sample band report

Task 2 · Opinion essay

6.5overall
Task Response7
Clear opinion, kept the same throughout ✓
Coherence & Cohesion6.5
“Moreover” used 3 times: vary your linkers
Lexical Resource6
“good” ×5 → beneficial, valuable
Grammatical Range & Accuracy6.5
4 article slips (a/an/the) · few complex sentences
Your next step to Band 7: swap repeated words (“good”, “problem”) for precise ones (“beneficial”, “drawback”), and use 2–3 complex sentences with although or which.

Every band comes with the reason, not just a number. Example for illustration; your report is built from your own writing.

AI Tutor — the AI writes your answer with you, one sentence at a time, fixing mistakes as you go.

Your writing level
Which task? Academic = report + essay.
General Training = letter + essay.
The Task 2 essay is the same in both.
Your question

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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.

1

Choose your task

Pick Academic Task 1, a General Training Task 1 letter, or a Task 2 essay. The feedback adapts to each.

2

Write or paste

Type under the exam timer to practise test conditions, or paste an answer you have already written.

3

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 ₹99. 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 ₹99.

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.

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