Writing curriculum
Writing Assessment Criteria
Learn each marking criterion so you can understand examiner decisions and make focused improvements.
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- 01Study guideTask Achievement
Everything on Task Achievement — structure, useful language, and example answers you can learn from.
Open guide - 02Study guideTask Response
Practical guidance on Task Response, covering technique, timing and the errors most candidates make.
Open guide - 03Study guideCoherence and Cohesion Assessment
Use the free Coherence and Cohesion Assessment to check your progress and get a clear read on where you stand.
Open guide - 04Study guideLexical Resource
How to approach Lexical Resource in the IELTS test, with structure tips, common errors and worked examples.
Open guide - 05Study guideGrammatical Range and Accuracy
A step-by-step breakdown of Grammatical Range and Accuracy: what examiners look for and how to structure your response.
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