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Timed practice · Academic and General Training
IELTS Writing mock test: practise the full 60 minutes online
The Writing test gives you one hour for two tasks. Each mock test below pairs an original Task 1 and Task 2 question, so you can practise the whole hour, then compare an annotated answer for each task.
Writing with the timer is free. Your first check needs no account, and a free Starter account includes 3 free checks a month, enough to check both tasks of one mock test. Pro (£12 a month) has no monthly limit on personal writing checks.
How the IELTS Writing test is set
| Task | Academic | General Training | Length and time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task 1 | Describe a graph, table, chart, map or process in a short report. | Write a letter that requests, explains or gives information. | At least 150 words, about 20 minutes |
| Task 2 | Write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. | Write an essay on a topic of general interest. | At least 250 words, about 40 minutes |
Task 2 counts for twice as much as Task 1 in your Writing band, so protect your 40 minutes for it. You can do the tasks in either order. Check the official format for IELTS Academic writing and General Training writing.
Choose a mock test
Every test uses original questions written for English Test Coach, not past exam papers. Each task opens in the writing workspace with its timer preset to 20 minutes for Task 1 or 40 minutes for Task 2; Academic Task 1 opens with its chart, map or diagram.
Academic mock test 1 · Foundation
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Task 1: Museum visitor trends
Academic Task 1 · at least 150 words · 20 minutes
The line graph shows the number of visitors to three museums between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Financial education at school
Academic Task 2 · at least 250 words · 40 minutes
Some people think that managing personal finances should be taught as a compulsory subject at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Academic mock test 2 · Intermediate
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Task 1: Electricity generation
Academic Task 1 · at least 150 words · 20 minutes
The charts compare the sources used to generate electricity in a country in 1995 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Remote work and society
Academic Task 2 · at least 250 words · 40 minutes
In many countries, working from home is becoming increasingly common. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Academic mock test 3 · Advanced
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Task 1: A proposed station square
Academic Task 1 · at least 150 words · 20 minutes
The plans show a station square in 2025 and a proposed design for the same area in 2028. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Task 2: Free public transport
Academic Task 2 · at least 250 words · 40 minutes
Some people think public transport should be free in cities to reduce congestion and pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
General Training mock test 1 · Foundation
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Task 1: A friend is visiting
General Training Task 1 · at least 150 words · 20 minutes
A friend from another country is coming to visit your area. Write a letter suggesting where they should stay, describing activities you can do together, and giving advice about what to bring.
Task 2: Community tool libraries
General Task 2 · at least 250 words · 40 minutes
Some communities provide libraries where residents can borrow tools and household equipment instead of buying their own. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
General Training mock test 2 · Intermediate
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Task 1: Repeated delivery delays
General Training Task 1 · at least 150 words · 20 minutes
A delivery company has repeatedly delivered important packages late. Write a letter to its manager. Describe the deliveries, explain the problems the delays caused, and state what action you expect.
Task 2: Local shops and online retail
General Task 2 · at least 250 words · 40 minutes
More people are buying goods online instead of using local shops. What problems can this cause for communities, and what measures could encourage people to shop locally?
Pro writing mock pack
Pro and every exam pass add five more timed mocks. Each finished mock you check is saved as one report with both tasks, the combined Writing estimate and a printable band report, and your mock results are charted over time. The five mocks above stay free.
Academic mock test 4 · Intermediate Pro
Task 1: How people travel to work · Task 2: Reducing noise in growing cities
Open this mock →Academic mock test 5 · Intermediate Pro
Task 1: Household water use · Task 2: Reducing household food waste
Open this mock →Academic mock test 6 · Advanced Pro
Task 1: Passenger journeys and fares · Task 2: Remote medical appointments
Open this mock →General Training mock test 3 · Intermediate Pro
Task 1: Noise from a neighbouring flat · Task 2: The future of public libraries
Open this mock →General Training mock test 4 · Advanced Pro
Task 1: Requesting a temporary shift change · Task 2: Working four longer days
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Band results are practice estimates, not official IELTS scores.
Set up exam conditions
- Sit the whole hour in one go with the timer running, and do not pause it.
- Close other tabs, translators and grammar tools before you start.
- Leave spelling review and dictionaries until the hour is over; you will not have them in the test.
- Spend the first few minutes of each task planning. Your plan comes out of the same 20 or 40 minutes.
- If you will take IELTS on paper, write at least one test by hand and count your words, because there is no automatic word count on a paper test.
- Stop when the time is up, even mid-sentence. An unfinished answer tells you something useful about your timing.
After the test: check, compare and revise
- Read the annotated answer for each question. Note one technique it uses that yours did not, such as a clearer overview or a fully developed example.
- Run an AI check on each task. One mock test uses two checks, one per task. If you can check only one today, choose Task 2, because it carries more weight.
- Revise one paragraph of your weaker task. Check it again and compare the two reports to see whether the change helped.
- Take the next test a few days later. When you are signed in, your saved reports stay together so you can see whether the same criterion keeps holding you back.
How many mock tests can you check for free?
Without an account you can run one free check a month, which covers one task. A free Starter account includes 3 free checks a month, enough to check both tasks of one mock test. Pro (£12 a month) has no monthly limit on personal writing checks, so you can check every task you write and still have 60 full rewrites a month. Pro and exam passes also add the writing mock pack: five more timed mocks, saved mock reports and a printable band report.
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Retaking Writing?
If Writing held your band back, practise with a pass until your retake: check every essay against the four criteria, fix one weakness at a time and see each estimate change. The bands are estimates, not official IELTS scores, and no score is guaranteed.
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Questions about the mock tests
Is this IELTS Writing mock test free?
Yes. The questions, timer, word count and annotated answers are free without an account. AI band estimates are free within limits: 3 free checks a month with a free Starter account, and the first needs no sign-up.
Can I take a free IELTS writing test with a score?
Yes. Every mock test here is free to write against the timer, and you can check your first task without an account for an estimated band on each of the four writing criteria. The estimate is for practice, not an official IELTS score.
Are these real IELTS exam questions?
No. They are original questions written in the IELTS Writing formats, so you will not have seen them before. For official sample tasks, see the IELTS website.
How is the mock test scored?
Each task you check gets an AI estimate for the four writing criteria. In the real test, Task 2 counts for twice as much as Task 1, so give your Task 2 estimate more weight when you judge your level. The estimates are for practice, not official IELTS scores.
Should I start with Task 1 or Task 2?
Either. You can complete the tasks in any order in the real test. Starting with Task 2 protects the task worth more marks; starting with Task 1 can help you warm up. Practise the order you plan to use on test day.
Is there a General Training mock test?
Yes. General Training mock tests 1 and 2 pair a letter with an essay. Choose the version of IELTS you are taking, because Task 1 is different in each.
Start your mock test now
Set aside 60 minutes, open Task 1 and start the timer. When the hour is up, compare each answer with its annotated sample and check the task that matters most.
Before your next test, revise the word count guide, the Task 2 question types and the Academic Task 1 guide, or read how the IELTS writing checker works and what it looks for in Task 1.