Cambridge IELTS Writing Practice Online
Cambridge IELTS writing practice online must include timed Task 1 and Task 2 in one hour — Task 2 carries more weight. Typing practice matters if you sit computer-delivered IELTS; handwriting speed matters for paper.
Hub: Cambridge IELTS online tests · Academic writing tasks · General Training tasks.
Timing split
| Task | Academic | General Training |
|---|---|---|
| Task 1 | Graph/map/process (~20 min) | Letter (~20 min) |
| Task 2 | Essay (~40 min) | Essay (~40 min) |
Minimum 150 words (Task 1) and 250 words (Task 2) — practise counting without fluff.
Feedback loop
- Write under time — no phone.
- Self-check against band descriptors (task response, coherence, vocabulary, grammar).
- One tutor-marked essay per week beats five unmarked essays — IELTS tutors.
- Build a bank of introductions by essay type — do not memorise one essay for all prompts.
School English helps structure: high-scoring IGCSE essays · A Level English 9093.
Frequently asked questions
Can AI mark my IELTS writing?
Use AI for ideas only; band scores for high stakes need human or official descriptor training.
Task 1 or Task 2 first?
Many candidates do Task 2 first to secure the higher-weight task — practise both orders.
Online typing speed?
If sitting computer IELTS, practise typing full tasks — test formats.
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