IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Understand Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy in student-friendly language.
Understand your target band
IELTS band descriptors, explained for students
What changes between band scores? Compare the four assessment criteria in plain English, then use the glossary to understand your teacher’s feedback.
These are Master English study guides, not the official IELTS descriptors or a guarantee of a score. Each guide links to the official criteria on IDP IELTS Australia.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Band Descriptors
Understand how selecting key features, writing an overview and using accurate language contribute to your Academic Task 1 performance.
IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Band Descriptors
Understand purpose, bullet points, tone, organisation, vocabulary and grammar in General Training letters.
IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors
Compare fluency, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation across Bands 4 to 9, with plain-English explanations of assessment terms.
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