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Practice IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 with AI band feedback
Writing Task 2 is a 250 word academic essay that answers a question with a clear position and developed arguments.
It is worth twice as much as Task 1, so it decides most of your Writing band.
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Some people believe that living in large cities offers better opportunities and a higher quality of life. Others feel that life in smaller towns or rural areas is more fulfilling. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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How to approach Task 2 (Essay)
Task 2 is marked on Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. The fastest gains come from answering the exact question and developing each idea with a specific example.
- 1Read the question twiceIdentify the essay type and exactly what it asks before you plan.
- 2Plan a clear positionDecide your stance and your two main reasons in two or three minutes.
- 3One idea per paragraphOpen each body paragraph with a topic sentence, then explain and exemplify.
- 4Develop with examplesSupport each reason with a specific example rather than a second general statement.
- 5Leave time to checkSave two minutes for grammar, spelling and word count, at least 250 words.
Common mistakes to avoid
Not answering the exact question asked.
Address every part of the task and keep your position consistent.
Memorised phrases that do not fit.
Use natural language that responds to this specific prompt.
Listing ideas with no development.
Develop fewer ideas in depth with examples.
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RahilWriting 7.0★★★★★My Writing went from a 6 to a 7. Getting band feedback on Task 1 and Task 2 separately, with the exact reason for each criterion, finally showed me what an examiner is looking for.
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Writing always confused me until the AI started marking Task 1 and Task 2 criterion by criterion. I hit 7.5, and the model answers showed me exactly how to lift my responses.
TanishaReading 7.5★★★★★I reached a 7.5 in Reading. Unlimited realistic passages plus the per question review after every test meant I could see exactly where I went wrong and fix it.
SPSpandanListening 7.5★★★★★
The Listening mocks with full transcripts and answer review pushed me to 7.5. Being scored in about a minute meant I never had to wait to know where I stood.
HiyaSpeaking 6.5★★★★★Practising Speaking with instant AI feedback after every answer made a huge difference to my confidence. I reached 6.5 and finally stopped freezing up in the test.
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Work through 1,898 exam-style Academic prompts of this type, each with examiner style feedback and AI band feedback.
How long should Task 2 be?
At least 250 words in about 40 minutes. It carries twice the marks of Task 1, so give it the time it needs.
What essay types come up?
Opinion, discussion, advantages and disadvantages, two part questions, and positive or negative. Each needs a slightly different structure.
How accurate is the AI band?
Your essay is graded against the four official IELTS Writing criteria with quoted evidence for each point. Treat it as a reliable practice estimate to track progress, not an official IELTS result.
Is Writing practice free?
Your first Writing test is free to attempt and your band is shown. The detailed report with corrections and a model answer is a small fee per report, or unlimited with Pro. Reading and Listening practice are always free.