IELTS Writing Feedback
IELTS writing feedback that actually tells you what to fix
Criterion-by-criterion feedback in under 60 seconds. Not just a score — specific, actionable feedback on exactly what is holding each criterion back and your single highest-priority fix.
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The feedback problem
Why most IELTS feedback fails
Generic feedback tells you something is wrong without saying what. It sounds helpful but leaves you guessing. Examiner-style feedback identifies the exact issue, explains why it matters, and tells you what to do.
- Your vocabulary needs improvement.
- Try to use more complex sentences.
- Your essay is not well organised.
- Make sure you answer the question.
- You used 'people' 9 times — replace with 'individuals', 'the public', 'residents', or 'citizens'.
- All 14 sentences follow Subject-Verb-Object order. Add a relative clause or conditional to demonstrate range.
- Paragraph 3 contains two unrelated ideas — split into two paragraphs, each with its own topic sentence.
- You addressed only one side of the discussion — the question asks for both views before giving your opinion.
Criterion breakdown
What good IELTS feedback looks like
Each criterion needs a different type of feedback. Here is what the AI covers for each one.
Examiners ask: Did you answer all parts of the question? Is your position clearly stated and consistently maintained? Are your ideas relevant, specific, and sufficiently developed?
Feedback identifies exactly which parts of the question were missed or underdeveloped, and explains what a complete response looks like.
Examiners ask: Is your essay logically sequenced? Does each paragraph have a clear central idea? Do linking words match the logical relationship between ideas?
Feedback pinpoints which transitions are weak or misused and identifies paragraphs that lack a clear topic sentence or contain mixed ideas.
Examiners ask: How wide is your vocabulary range? Do you avoid repeating the same words? Are collocations accurate? Is the register appropriate for academic writing?
Feedback lists your most overused words, flags collocation errors, and suggests band-appropriate alternatives for vocabulary that is dragging down your score.
Examiners ask: Do you use a variety of sentence structures — not just simple sentences? Is your grammar accurate? Do you control complex structures without constant errors?
Feedback separates accuracy (errors to eliminate) from range (structures to add), and explains which sentence types would demonstrate the range examiners reward.
Report contents
Everything in your feedback report
#1 priority fix
The single most impactful change clearly stated at the top — so you know where to start even before reading the full report.
Band score per criterion
TA, CC, LR, and GRA each scored on a 0–9 scale plus your overall band, so you can see exactly which criterion is pulling your score down.
Criterion-by-criterion narrative
A paragraph of qualitative feedback for each criterion — what you did well and a concrete improvement for that criterion specifically.
Every error corrected inline
Grammar, vocabulary, coherence, and task errors highlighted directly in your essay text, each with a correction and explanation.
Overall strength and key blocker
What is working well in your writing and the one thing holding your score back, stated plainly at the summary level.
Delivered in under 60 seconds
Generated in real time — no waiting, no queue. Submit your essay and read your feedback while it is still fresh in your mind.
Pro feedback
Deep feedback goes further
Pro users get everything in free feedback plus paragraph-by-paragraph rewrites showing exactly how each section could be improved, upgraded sentence examples, topic-specific vocabulary lists, and a complete Band 7+ model answer for the same question.
FAQ
Common questions
How detailed is the IELTS writing feedback?
Feedback covers all four IELTS criteria individually — Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy. For each criterion you get a qualitative paragraph explaining what you did well and what to improve, a band score, and specific examples from your essay. The report also includes every error corrected inline, an overall assessment of your main strength and key blocker, and a single #1 priority fix. Free users get the full feedback structure; Pro users also get paragraph rewrites and a Band 7+ model answer.
How does this compare to feedback from a human IELTS tutor?
A good human tutor gives personalised, nuanced feedback — particularly at Band 8–9 where subtle stylistic differences matter. AI feedback is highly consistent, instant, and available at any hour. For most students targeting Band 5–7, the AI identifies the same issues a tutor would and gives actionable corrections. The main advantage of AI feedback is speed and frequency — you can check 10 essays in a week rather than waiting for a tutor's schedule and budget.
What is the #1 priority tip and how is it chosen?
The #1 priority tip is the single change that, based on your essay, would raise your overall band score the most if fixed consistently. It is generated after analysing all four criteria to find your biggest scoring gap. For most Band 6 students this is a task or coherence issue rather than a grammar one — because grammar errors are visible but task errors have a larger band impact. The tip is stated as a concrete, specific action, not a vague suggestion.
Does feedback change between essays, or is it the same template?
Feedback is generated fresh for each essay based on what is actually in your writing. The structure is consistent (same 4 criteria, same report format) but the content is unique to your essay — the errors flagged, the criterion scores, the priority tip, and the qualitative paragraphs are all specific to what you submitted. If you submit the same essay twice, you will get the same feedback.
What is the difference between a band score and useful feedback?
A band score tells you where you are. Useful feedback tells you why you are there and what to do next. Many online tools (and even some teachers) provide a number without explaining the specific issues causing it. IELTS Memo gives you both — the score for each criterion plus a detailed explanation of exactly what is dragging each one down and what a Band 7 version of the same essay would look like.
How long does it take to get feedback?
Feedback is generated in real time as soon as you submit your essay. Most essays return a full report in 30–60 seconds. Longer essays (500+ words) may take up to 90 seconds. There is no queuing or waiting — the AI processes your submission immediately.
Can the AI give feedback on my specific argument or topic knowledge?
The AI evaluates how well you present and develop your arguments, not whether your factual claims are correct. IELTS examiners do not penalise factually wrong ideas — they assess how clearly you state, support, and develop a position. The feedback focuses on the same thing: argument structure, relevance, and development rather than the accuracy of the facts you use.
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