IELTS Writing Tuition: Marked Essays & Feedback
IELTS writing tuition should deliver marked essays against official band descriptors — not vague “good job” comments. Writing is where many students stall at 6.0–6.5 despite strong Listening/Reading.
Hub: IELTS test tips · Self-practice: Writing practice · Improve overall band.
What to submit each week
| Week | Submit |
|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Task 1 graph OR GT letter |
| 2 | Task 2 opinion essay |
| 3 | Task 1 different type (process/map) |
| 4 | Task 2 discussion essay |
Tutor comments should tag: task achievement, coherence, lexis, grammar.
Tuition vs self-marking
| Self-mark | Tutor |
|---|---|
| Check word count | Yes |
| Compare to sample answers | Partial |
| Spot systematic grammar | Hard |
| Train academic tone | Yes |
Pair with 50 writing tips in the legacy article and Academic or GT tasks.
Frequently asked questions
How many essays per month?
4–8 marked tasks beats twenty unmarked essays.
Computer-delivered typing?
Practise typed submissions if that is your exam format.
Can IGCSE English teachers mark IELTS?
Only if trained on IELTS descriptors — specialist tutors save time.
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