IELTS Writing Task 2 Band 9 Grammar Checklist
When my students ask, “What separates a Band 6.5 essay from a Band 9 essay?”, my answer often surprises them: “It’s not just ideas. It’s grammar accuracy, variety, and control.” Reaching Band 9 in IELTS Writing Task 2 requires essays that are: ✅ Accurate – with almost no grammar mistakes ✅ Varied – showing a […]
IELTS Writing Task 2 Relative Clauses and Embedded Phrases
One of the most effective ways to upgrade your IELTS Writing Task 2 essays from Band 6 to Band 7–9 is to use complex grammar naturally. When my students ask, “How do I make my sentences sound academic and cohesive?”, I always introduce them to relative clauses and embedded phrases. “If your essay is full […]
IELTS Writing Task 2 Cohesive Sentence Structures and Transitions
When my students ask, “How can I make my IELTS essays flow smoothly?” my answer is always: “Master cohesive sentences and transitions. They are the secret to making your ideas connect naturally and achieving higher band scores.” In IELTS Writing Task 2, Coherence and Cohesion is one of the four scoring criteria, worth 25% of […]
IELTS Writing Task 2 Modals and Hedging for Academic Tone
One of the easiest ways to make your IELTS Writing Task 2 essays sound academic and examiner-friendly is to use modals and hedging language correctly. When my students ask, “Why do my essays sound too direct or informal?” my answer is simple: “You need to hedge your statements and use modal verbs to create a […]
IELTS Writing Task 2 Conditional Sentences and Hypothetical Structures
One of the most powerful ways to show advanced grammar in your IELTS Writing Task 2 essay is to use conditional sentences and hypothetical structures. When students ask me, “How can I make my essay sound more academic and reach Band 7–9?” I often answer: “Learn to use conditional sentences naturally. They show cause and […]
Using Active and Passive Voice in IELTS Writing Task 2
When I guide my IELTS students, one grammar question comes up often: “Should I use active or passive voice in my Task 2 essay?” The truth is, both voices are important. Active voice keeps your writing direct and clear Passive voice makes your writing formal and objective, which is useful in academic contexts Mastering IELTS […]
IELTS Writing Task 2 Subject-Verb Agreement and Tense Accuracy
When my students ask why their IELTS Writing Task 2 essays stay stuck at Band 6 or 6.5, one of the first areas I check is grammar accuracy. Two of the most common reasons for lost marks are: ❌ Incorrect subject-verb agreement ❌ Inconsistent or incorrect tense usage Both of these issues are part of […]
IELTS Writing Task 2 Complex Sentences for Band 9
One of the most common questions my IELTS students ask me is: “Do I need to write complex sentences to score Band 9 in IELTS Writing Task 2?” The answer is yes—but with a very important rule: complex sentences must be accurate and clear. In IELTS Writing Task 2, grammar accounts for 25% of your […]
Common Grammar Mistakes in IELTS Writing Task 2
When I check my students’ IELTS essays, I often see the same grammar mistakes again and again. These errors may seem small, but in IELTS Writing Task 2, grammar counts for 25% of your score under Grammatical Range and Accuracy. Even strong ideas can lose marks if your essay has tense mistakes, article errors, or […]
IELTS Writing Task 2 Grammar for Band 7–9
When I teach IELTS students around the world, one question comes up again and again: “How can I improve my writing score from Band 6 to Band 7 or even 9?” The answer is grammar and accuracy. IELTS writing grammar plays a major role in your Writing Task 2 score, because Grammatical Range and Accuracy […]