IDP's GUIDE: IELTS Writing Task 2: 8 steps towards a band 8
IELTS Writing Task 2: 8 steps towards a band 8 In IELTS Writing Task 2, you will need to write an essay. Let our IELTS Experts walk you through 8 steps that can help you get a band 8. Take a closer look at the assessment criteria, how to structure your essay and common mistakes to avoid. To achieve a band 8 in IELTS Writing Task 2 , you will need to produce an essay that contains all the positive features contained in the band 8 writing assessment criteria. Let's take a look at these in the table below. Task response sufficiently addresses all parts of the task presents a well-developed response to the question with relevant, extended and supported ideas Coherence and cohesion sequences information and ideas logically manages all aspects of cohesion well uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately Lexical resource uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings skil...