What is in the IELTS writing?

The writing part of the IELTS test varies depending on whether you are taking the exam to study or work abroad.

-If you are going to study abroad, you will take the Academic Writing Section.
-If you are intending to work abroad, you will take the General Training Section.
-The total test time for both is 60 minutes.

The first parts of each are different.

In the general training module, you will have to write a letter, but in the academic module, you will have to describe some kind of graph or diagram.

General Training Writing

General Training TASK 1

1. The task of the general training module is to write a letter.
2. You will be presented with a situation and you will need to write your letter explaining the situation or asking for information.
3. The letter may be one of three types: A. Personal. B. Semi-Formal. C. Formal
4. You would spend about 20 minutes on this task.
5. Write at least 150 words.
6. You do NOT need to write any addresses.



General Training TASK 2

1. This is the same as the IELTS writing Academic module.
2. You will need to write an essay responding to a point of view, argument or problem.
3. However, the essay may be in a slightly more personal style than for the academic essays