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How to Get from Band 6 to Band 7 in IELTS Writing (Step by Step)

How to Get from Band 6 to Band 7 in IELTS Writing (Step by Step)

How to Get from Band 6 to Band 7 in IELTS Writing (Step by Step) _Reading time: 11 minutes_ To get from Band 6 to Band 7 in IELTS writing, you need to fix four specific things: directly answer every...

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IELTS Writing Time Management: How to Use Your 60 Minutes

IELTS Writing Time Management: How to Use Your 60 Minutes

IELTS Writing Time Management: How to Use Your 60 Minutes _Reading time: 11 minutes_ You get 60 minutes for the IELTS Writing test. Two tasks. The instructions say "you should spend about 20 minutes...

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Stuck at Band 6.5 in IELTS Writing? 7 Reasons & How to Break Through

Stuck at Band 6.5 in IELTS Writing? 7 Reasons & How to Break Through

Stuck at Band 6.5 in IELTS Writing? 7 Reasons & How to Break Through _Reading time: 11 minutes_ You have taken IELTS more than once. You have spent the time. You have read the tips. And the Writing...

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essays: Band 7 and Band 9 Examples

IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essays: Band 7 and Band 9 Examples

IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Essays: Band 7 and Band 9 Examples _Reading time: 2 minutes_ Looking for IELTS Task 2 sample essays at Band 6, 7, 8, and 9? We have moved our complete library to a...

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Is 250 Words Enough for IELTS Task 2? Minimum Word Count & Penalties

Is 250 Words Enough for IELTS Task 2? Minimum Word Count & Penalties

IELTS Writing Task 2: How Many Words Should You Write? _Reading time: 12 minutes_ "Write at least 250 words." This instruction appears on every IELTS Task 2 question, yet it generates endless...

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IELTS Body Paragraph Structure: The PEEL Method Explained

IELTS Body Paragraph Structure: The PEEL Method Explained

IELTS Body Paragraph Structure: The PEEL Method Explained _Reading time: 12 minutes_ Your body paragraphs are where you win or lose your IELTS Writing score. They make up roughly 70% of your essay...

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How to Write a Band 7 IELTS Introduction in 2 Minutes

How to Write a Band 7 IELTS Introduction in 2 Minutes

How to Write a Band 7 IELTS Introduction in 2 Minutes _Reading time: 13 minutes_ Many students spend far too long agonising over their introduction. They believe it needs to be creative, impressive,...

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Advantages and Disadvantages Essay: How to Score Band 7 in IELTS

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay: How to Score Band 7 in IELTS

Advantages and Disadvantages Essay: How to Score Band 7 in IELTS _Reading time: 14 minutes_ The advantages/disadvantages essay confuses more students than almost any other IELTS question type. Not...

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Problem-Solution Essay: Complete IELTS Structure and Strategy for Band 7+

Problem-Solution Essay: Complete IELTS Structure and Strategy for Band 7+

Problem-Solution Essay: Complete IELTS Structure and Strategy for Band 7+ _Reading time: 12 minutes_ The problem-solution essay is one of the most common question types in IELTS Writing Task 2. Yet...

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The Top 10 IELTS Task 2 Topics in 2025 (With Sample Questions)

The Top 10 IELTS Task 2 Topics in 2025 (With Sample Questions)

The Top 10 IELTS Task 2 Topics in 2025 (With Sample Questions) _Reading time: 15 minutes_ While you can't predict exactly which question will appear on your IELTS test, certain themes appear...

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10 Common IELTS Writing Mistakes That Keep You Stuck at Band 5 (With Fixes)

10 Common IELTS Writing Mistakes That Keep You Stuck at Band 5 (With Fixes)

10 Common IELTS Writing Mistakes That Keep You Stuck at Band 5 (With Fixes) _Reading time: 12 minutes_ You've taken IELTS twice. Maybe three times. Each time, you walk out confident. Each time, your...

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Mastering IELTS Writing Task 2: Essential Tips for Success

Mastering IELTS Writing Task 2: Essential Tips for Success

Mastering IELTS Writing Task 2: Essential Tips for Success IELTS Writing Task 2 is often considered the most challenging part of the writing test, requiring you to write a 250+ word essay in just 40...

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