Master the 40-minute time allocation for planning, writing, and reviewing Task 2.
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Put the steps of writing an essay in order.
Drag and drop the steps of the Task 2 writing process into the correct chronological order.
Why five minutes of planning saves an essay you would otherwise have to rewrite.
Many IELTS students skip planning to start writing immediately because they fear running out of time. This is a dangerous trap.
If you realize halfway through that your argument does not make sense, you will have to erase entire paragraphs and start over. A solid planning phase prevents this.
Planning, writing and checking across 40 minutes, and where time leaks.
Allocate your 40 minutes strategically to avoid running out of time.
Five minutes to plan, thirty to write, five to check.
Fill in the time plan for planning, writing and checking.
To succeed in IELTS Writing Task 2, you must manage your time effectively using the 40-minute strategy. First, you should spend exactly minutes analyzing the prompt and planning your essay. This initial stage ensures your arguments are clear and well-structured before you begin. Next, dedicate minutes to actually writing the paragraphs. During this phase, focus on maintaining good coherence and expanding your main ideas smoothly. Finally, reserve the last minutes for reviewing your work. Use this crucial time to check for obvious spelling mistakes and correct minor errors. Sticking to this strict will prevent you from panicking and help you achieve a higher band score.
Which part, planning, writing or checking, eats most of your time?
We will use your reflection to provide a specific timing tip tailored to your struggle.
Identify the 5-30-5 phase where you lose the most time.
Briefly describe what happens during the exam.