Writing curriculum

Writing Assessment Criteria

Learn each marking criterion so you can understand examiner decisions and make focused improvements.

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5 learning pages
  1. 01Study guide
    Task Achievement

    Everything on Task Achievement — structure, useful language, and example answers you can learn from.

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  2. 02Study guide
    Task Response

    Practical guidance on Task Response, covering technique, timing and the errors most candidates make.

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  3. 03Study guide
    Coherence and Cohesion Assessment

    Use the free Coherence and Cohesion Assessment to check your progress and get a clear read on where you stand.

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  4. 04Study guide
    Lexical Resource

    How to approach Lexical Resource in the IELTS test, with structure tips, common errors and worked examples.

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  5. 05Study guide
    Grammatical 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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