Writing Practice

At iPass we offer Writing Modules and Writing Tasks to help improve your writing for the IELTS exam.

Our Writing Modules offer free online practice to all iPass members - Free and Key. Each Module gives you step-by-step guidance on how to improve your IELTS Academic writing exam skills and includes:

a series of interactive language exercises with complete answer key
lots of exam tips and sample questions
timed practice tests with model answers

Our Writing Tasks give you the chance to practice Task 1 and Task 2 Exam Questions and receive our professional and individual feedback. This includes a detailed assessment of your writing, plus tips on what you need to focus on to improve your estimated band score.

To take advantage of this unique service either:
- Buy individual Writing Tasks for €10 ($15) OR
- Sign-Up as a Key Member so that you can send us up to 4 Writing Tasks as part of your 10 week subscription

MODULE TITLE	EXAM TASK	EXAM FOCUS	GRAMMAR / LEXICAL FOCUS

Household Spending	1	Structuring a report effectively Grouping significant data to avoid writing lists.	Correcting tense mistakes Using synonyms to avoid repetition
House Sales	1	Transferring graphical data into a written format	Using collocations used to describe graphs
Smoking	1	Describing data in tables and charts	Using numerical terms such as percentages, fractions and quantifiers
School Results	1	Converting data from tables into a written format	Using comparatives and adverbs of degree to describe data
Home Computers	1	Selecting relevant information from graphs and charts Writing concise and cohesive reports	Using a range of verbs to describe upward and downward movement Using linking expressions in reports
Describing Processes	1	Analysing information in a flowchart Presenting an explanation clearly and logically	Using conditional sentences Using modal verbs with passives Using linkers to sequence ideas
Human Population	2	Planning a composition effectively Analysing and Rephrasing the question	Expressing language of opinion Using synonyms to extend range of vocabulary
Gender Pay Gap	2	Organising ideas coherently Supporting your argument with examples	Using linking expressions (contrasting, adding, sequencing, introducing an example) Using expressions to give opinions
Mobile Phones	2	Using a formal style of writing Planning a composition using notes	Using linkers to describe cause and effect Comparing formal and informal language
Privacy Laws	2	Avoiding repetition Using a range of vocabulary	Using synonyms, paraphrasing, and pronouns Varying parts of speech
Child Obesity	2	Writing a good introduction Writing a good conclusion	Identifying topic sentences
Global Poverty	2	Organising an argument	Using linkers to describe cause and effect Using linkers to add new ideas

The Writing Tasks are Task 1 and Task 2 exam questions which you can purchase for €10 ($15) and send to us in order to receive our professional and personal feedback which includes a detailed assessment of your writing, plus tips on what you need to focus on to improve your estimated band score.

If you are a Key Member you can send up to 4 writing tasks as part of your 10-week subscription.

Task 1 Questions:

1. Highford University Survey on Goods and Services
2. International Public Transport Use
3. Wexborough University Survey on Reasons for Learning
4. Riverville Hotels Occupancy Rates
5. Meadowside Village Development
6. Sidborough University Development

Task 2 Questions:

1. Reasons for Committing Crime
2. Access to Free Public Health Service
3. University Admission Rates
4. An Ageing Workforce
5. Free Time