How to score 7.5 in the IELTS Writing test

1. Task Response (7.5):

• Address every aspect of the question completely.
• Express ideas with clarity and sufficient detail.
• Keep your viewpoint steady throughout your writing.
• Use concrete examples to back up your points.
• Don't say the same things multiple times.

2. Coherence and Cohesion (7.5):

• Present your thoughts in a clear, logical order.
• Connect ideas using different linking words and phrases.
• Focus each paragraph on one main point.
• Start and end paragraphs effectively with clear statements.
• Make sure ideas flow smoothly between sentences and paragraphs.

3. Lexical Resource (7.5):

• Show you can use many different words accurately.
• Express similar ideas in different ways.
• Use natural English expressions correctly.
• Choose different words instead of repeating the same ones.
• Make very few mistakes in word usage and spelling.

4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy (7.5):

• Write using different types of sentence structures.
• Show good understanding of grammar rules and punctuation.
• Use correct verb tenses and match subjects with verbs.
• Keep grammar mistakes to a minimum so meaning stays clear.
• Use advanced grammar while keeping your writing easy to understand.

Specific rules to achieve 7.5:

Essay length

• IELTS Writing Task 1: At least 150 words
• IELTS Writing Task 2: At least 250 words

Write 10-20% more than required to explain ideas well.

Essay structure

• Opening: Introduce topic and your view (1-2 sentences).
• Main part: 2-3 paragraphs, each with one key idea.n
• Ending: Sum up main points and restate your view (1-2 sentences).

Idea development

• Each paragraph needs 1 main point, 2-3 supporting ideas, and 1 example minimum.
• Use connectors like "Moreover," "On the other hand," "Therefore," "Consequently."

Vocabulary and grammar

• Include 2-3 natural English expressions.
• Mix different sentence types.
• Use advanced grammar structures appropriately.

Avoid losing points

• Use your own words instead of copying from the question.
• Keep to the suggested length.
• Stay formal in your writing.
• Support opinions with evidence.

Time management

• Task 1: 20 minutes
• Task 2: 40 minutes
• Proofreading (Check your work) in the last 5 minutes.

Signs you're doing well during the test:

• You answer the question fully and clearly.
• Your ideas make sense and have good examples.
• You use different words effectively.
• Your sentences vary in structure but stay clear.
• You make very few mistakes in writing.

Signs you might lose points:

• Your writing is too brief or too long.
• You keep using the same words or ideas.
• Your writing isn't organized well.
• Your word choices are too simple or wrong.
• You make many grammar mistakes that confuse readers.

Following these guidelines can help you reach a 7.5 score in IELTS Writing.

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