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 →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.
Read →CohesionJun 24, 2026
The 20 linking phrases examiners actually notice
Stop overusing 'moreover'. Here are the transitions that make writing feel natural.
Read →Task 1Jun 12, 2026
IELTS Task 1 Academic: describing trends without repeating yourself
Verbs, adverbs and sentence patterns for describing change with variety.
Read →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.
Read →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.
Read →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.
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