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✍️IELTS General60 dk
WritingIELTS General Exam Guide
60
minutes
2
questions
2
task type
Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 4 criteria, equally weighted
Tested Skills
Letter writingFormal communicationInformal communicationEssay structure
Question Types
1Task 1 - Letter Writing
2Task 2 - Essay
Task Types
IELTS General Writing
1
Task 1 - Letter Writing
1 questionsFormal, semi-formal or informal letter (150+ words, 20 min)
Strategies:
- •Choose the right tone for the letter type
2
Task 2 - Essay
1 questionsOpinion or discursive essay on a general topic (250+ words, 40 min)
Strategies:
- •State a clear position
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Golden Tips
- ✓Task 2 is more important (2x score) - prioritize it
- ✓Use the correct letter format
- ✓Focus on vocabulary variety
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Common Mistakes
- ✗Using wrong letter tone (formal/informal)
- ✗Missing a bullet point in Task 1
- ✗Not reaching the word count
Preparation Resources
Recommended resources for Writing section
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Template
IELTS General Letter Templates
Formal, semi-formal and informal letter samples
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