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IELTS Writing Task 1 Practice — Academic & General Training

Master IELTS Writing Task 1 for both Academic (data description) and General Training (letter writing) formats. Submit your response and receive an instant AI-generated band score with detailed feedback on how to improve.

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Everything You Need to Improve

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Academic Task 1

Practice describing bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, tables, diagrams and process maps — the most common Academic Task 1 formats.

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General Training Task 1

Practice formal, semi-formal, and informal letters covering complaints, requests, explanations, and invitations.

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Data Interpretation Feedback

The AI checks that you have correctly identified the key trends, comparisons, and anomalies — a common source of lost marks.

04

Structure Guidance

Receive specific feedback on your introduction, overview paragraph, and body paragraphs to ensure correct Task 1 structure.

05

Word Count Enforcement

Task 1 requires a minimum of 150 words. The live counter ensures you meet the requirement before submitting.

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Lexical & Grammar Feedback

Corrections and rewrites for common Task 1 vocabulary errors, including language for trends (rose sharply, declined gradually, etc.).

How It Works

  1. 1

    Select Academic or General Training

    Choose your paper type. Academic students practise data description; General Training students practise letter writing.

  2. 2

    View the task prompt

    For Academic: you'll see a chart or diagram to describe. For General Training: you'll receive a letter-writing scenario.

  3. 3

    Write your response

    Complete your Task 1 response in the editor. Aim for 160–200 words for a well-paced, complete answer.

  4. 4

    Receive AI feedback

    Get a band score breakdown for Task Achievement, Coherence, Lexical Resource and Grammar, plus specific corrections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Academic and General Training Task 1?+
Academic Writing Task 1 requires you to describe visual data (a chart, graph, diagram or table) in at least 150 words. General Training Task 1 requires you to write a letter of at least 150 words in response to a given situation.
How much time should I spend on IELTS Writing Task 1?+
The recommended time is 20 minutes for Task 1, leaving 40 minutes for Task 2. Since Task 2 is worth twice the marks, it is important not to spend too long on Task 1.
What is a good band score for IELTS Writing Task 1?+
Band 6.0 demonstrates a competent response with some inaccuracies. Band 7.0 shows good coverage of key features with clear organisation. Band 8.0 or above indicates a fully accurate, well-organised response with a wide range of vocabulary.
Do I need to give my opinion in Academic Task 1?+
No. Academic Task 1 is a factual description — you should report what the data shows without giving your own opinion. Opinions are only appropriate in Task 2.

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