IELTS Writing is not random. It is scored using four criteria: Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammar Range & Accuracy.
1) Task Response
Answer the question directly. Make your position clear and support it with specific reasons and examples.
2) Coherence & Cohesion
Use clear paragraphs. Link ideas naturally. Avoid forced connectors like “Moreover” in every sentence.
3) Lexical Resource
Use precise vocabulary, not complex vocabulary. Simple, accurate words beat fancy, incorrect ones.
4) Grammar Range & Accuracy
Aim for variety, but prioritize correctness. Small grammar errors repeated often can hold your score down.
Quick Action Plan
- Write 2 essays weekly
- Get feedback (don’t self-mark only)
- Build an error log
- Practice introductions + topic sentences