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IELTS Writing Insights
Practical guides on writing, scoring, and the habits that separate Band 6 from Band 7.
Why Band 7 Is Harder Than You Think (And What Actually Gets You There)
Most candidates going from Band 6 to 7 focus on vocabulary. That's usually not the bottleneck. Here's what the data from thousands of scripts actually shows.
The Overview Paragraph: The Most Misunderstood Part of Task 1
The overview is the highest-impact paragraph in Task 1 — and most candidates either skip it, misplace it, or fill it with specific data. Here's the correct approach.
Apr 28, 2026
How to Write a Thesis Statement That Actually Scores
A vague thesis is one of the most common reasons candidates score Band 6 instead of 7 on Task Achievement. One sentence — done right — can change your score.
Apr 21, 2026
10 Collocation Mistakes That Are Quietly Costing You Marks
'Do a mistake.' 'Make a research.' 'Strong rain.' These errors appear in almost every Band 5–6 script. Here's a practical list with corrections.
Apr 14, 2026
How to Use Linking Words Without Annoying Your Examiner
Overusing 'furthermore' and 'however' is a Coherence & Cohesion red flag. This guide covers which linkers to use, which to avoid, and how to vary them.
Apr 7, 2026
The 5 Task 2 Essay Types — And Why Misidentifying Them Costs You Marks
Writing an opinion essay when the question asks for both views is a Task Achievement failure. Here's how to identify each type instantly from the question wording.
Mar 30, 2026