ScoringAug 4, 2026
IELTS Writing Band Scores: Band 6 vs 7 vs 8 Explained
A plain-English guide to the four IELTS Writing criteria, the real difference between Band 6, Band 7 and Band 8, and the mistakes that quietly lower scores.
Read →Journal
Writing tips, band by band.
Short, practical guides on IELTS Writing and Goethe Schreiben — planning, grammar, cohesion, vocabulary, and task response.
Goethe SchreibenAug 12, 2026
Goethe Exam Writing Tips: A Strategic Approach
A practical guide to Goethe-Zertifikat test strategy, scoring priorities, writing structure, Redemittel, and the mistakes that cost points.
Read →Task 2Jul 2, 2026
How to plan a Band 8 Task 2 essay in 5 minutes
A repeatable plan that keeps your intro, body and conclusion tight under exam pressure.
CohesionJun 24, 2026
The 20 linking phrases examiners actually notice
Stop overusing 'moreover'. Here are the transitions that make writing feel natural.
Task 1Jun 12, 2026
IELTS Task 1 Academic: describing trends without repeating yourself
Verbs, adverbs and sentence patterns for describing change with variety.
LexicalMay 30, 2026
How to widen your vocabulary in 14 days
A daily routine to learn topic-specific words that actually make it into your writing.
GrammarMay 18, 2026
5 grammar mistakes that quietly cap you at Band 6.5
The subtle errors students keep making — and how to spot them in your own drafts.
Task 2May 4, 2026
Task response: answering the whole question
Most Band 6.5 essays only answer half the prompt. Here's how to cover both parts.