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The 5 Best Websites to Practice IELTS Writing (2026 Edition)
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The 5 Best Websites to Practice IELTS Writing (2026 Edition)

Five IELTS Writing platforms compared on the only thing that matters: the quality and speed of feedback on your own essays. Prices, turnaround times and honest limitations for each.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): A Band 7.5 Process Diagram, Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): A Band 7.5 Process Diagram, Graded

A Band 7.5 IELTS Academic Task 1 answer describing how a simple water filter works — graded line by line by Cuepen's AI examiner across all four criteria, with the exact reasons behind the score.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): A Band 8 Table Description, Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): A Band 8 Table Description, Graded

A Band 8 IELTS Academic Task 1 answer describing a table of children's educational problems in two schools — graded line by line by Cuepen's AI examiner across all four criteria.

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Why Instant Feedback Is the Key to Improving Your IELTS Writing Score Fast
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Why Instant Feedback Is the Key to Improving Your IELTS Writing Score Fast

Waiting days for essay feedback is what slows most IELTS candidates down. Here is why instant AI grading - fixing mistakes while your reasoning is fresh - improves your writing score faster than a tutor.

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The 30-Day IELTS Academic Writing Study Plan (Day-by-Day)
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The 30-Day IELTS Academic Writing Study Plan (Day-by-Day)

A day-by-day 30-day study plan for IELTS Academic Writing - Task 1 charts and reports plus all five Task 2 essay types, with a daily Cuepen AI check so you fix mistakes instead of repeating them.

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The 30-Day IELTS General Training Writing Study Plan (Day-by-Day)
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The 30-Day IELTS General Training Writing Study Plan (Day-by-Day)

A day-by-day 30-day study plan for IELTS General Training Writing - Task 1 letters plus all five Task 2 essay types, with a daily Cuepen AI check so you fix mistakes instead of repeating them.

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10 Advanced Vocabulary Words to Boost Your IELTS Lexical Resource Score
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10 Advanced Vocabulary Words to Boost Your IELTS Lexical Resource Score

Lexical Resource is a quarter of your IELTS Writing score, and it rewards precision, not long words. Here are 10 advanced words with their meanings, natural collocations, and a Band 8+ example for each.

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7 Common IELTS General Training Task 1 Mistakes (Letters)
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7 Common IELTS General Training Task 1 Mistakes (Letters)

GT Task 1 looks like the easy half of the paper, which is exactly why it costs marks. The seven letter mistakes examiners see most - answering a near neighbour of the prompt, mismatched sign-offs, undeveloped bullets - each with a fix.

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7 Common IELTS Academic Task 1 Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
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7 Common IELTS Academic Task 1 Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Academic Task 1 is the most mechanical part of the Writing test, so its mistakes are predictable - a missing overview, listed data, unasked-for explanations. Seven fixes that need no better English, just a clearer idea of the task.

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7 Common IELTS Writing Task 2 Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
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7 Common IELTS Writing Task 2 Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Most Task 2 essays stuck at Band 6 are well-written answers to a slightly different question, or good ideas that were never finished. Here are the seven mistakes that cost the most marks, with a before-and-after for each.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 6.0 Essay (Robotics in the Future of Work), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 6.0 Essay (Robotics in the Future of Work), Graded

An opinion essay on the role of robotics in the future of work — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Strong ideas, held to Band 6.0 by a missing thesis, an under-length response, and repeated spelling and article slips.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 6.5 Essay (Should We Keep Traditional Ways of Life?), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 6.5 Essay (Should We Keep Traditional Ways of Life?), Graded

An opinion essay on whether traditional ways of life are worth keeping — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Rich ideas and vocabulary, held to Band 6.5 by a conclusion that contradicts its own thesis and recurring grammar slips.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.5 Essay (Is Ocean Exploration as Important as Space?), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.5 Essay (Is Ocean Exploration as Important as Space?), Graded

An opinion essay arguing that ocean exploration is as important as space exploration — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Impressive vocabulary and confident grammar earn Band 7.5; a one-sided take on the space side keeps it from Band 8.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Competition vs Cooperation), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Competition vs Cooperation), Graded

A discuss-both-views essay on whether competition or cooperation matters more — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. A clear 'integrate both' stance and strong grammar, held to Band 7.0 by an under-length response and a thin competition side.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 8.0 Essay (Companies Sponsoring Sports), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 8.0 Essay (Companies Sponsoring Sports), Graded

A model discuss-both-views essay on companies sponsoring sports to advertise themselves — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Both sides argued clearly and near-flawless grammar earn an overall Band 8.0; see what still separates it from Band 9.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Should Governments Cap Salaries?), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Should Governments Cap Salaries?), Graded

A discuss-both-views essay on whether governments should cap high salaries — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Sophisticated vocabulary, held to Band 7.0 by a wobbling position and a 249-word count.

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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.0 Letter (Replying to a Job Offer), Graded
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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.0 Letter (Replying to a Job Offer), Graded

A reply to a friend's job offer — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. All bullets covered clearly, held to Band 7.0 by a register that keeps sliding business-formal and a few grammar slips.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 8.0 Essay (Relationships Over Wealth), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 8.0 Essay (Relationships Over Wealth), Graded

A model Task 2 essay arguing that relationships matter more than work and wealth for happiness — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. One of the few Band 8.0 samples: see what still separates it from Band 9.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.5 Essay (The Case for Outsourcing Labor), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.5 Essay (The Case for Outsourcing Labor), Graded

A strong, directed Task 2 essay arguing the case for outsourcing labor — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Excellent development and organization, held to Band 7.5 by four spelling slips and repetition.

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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.0 Letter (Going-Away Party Invitation), Graded
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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.0 Letter (Going-Away Party Invitation), Graded

An informal letter inviting a friend to a send-off party — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Full coverage and clear organization, held to Band 7.0 by a register that keeps slipping formal.

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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.5 Letter (Museum Volunteer Application), Graded
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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.5 Letter (Museum Volunteer Application), Graded

A formal letter applying to volunteer at a museum — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner. Strong format and full coverage, held to Band 7.5 by word slips like 'I am keep' and 'it combined'.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Are Women More Peaceful?), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Are Women More Peaceful?), Graded

A fluent agree/disagree essay on whether women are naturally more peaceful than men — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner, showing how topic drift and unhedged claims keep a strong essay at Band 7.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Raising Fuel Prices), Graded
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 7.0 Essay (Raising Fuel Prices), Graded

An agree/disagree essay arguing that higher fuel prices are the best fix for the environment — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner, with the fragmented conclusion and spelling slips that keep it from Band 8.

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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.5 Resignation Letter (Master's Abroad), Graded
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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.5 Resignation Letter (Master's Abroad), Graded

A formal resignation letter announcing a move abroad for a Master's degree — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner, including the classic 'Dear Madam… Yours sincerely' format trap and the exact fixes toward Band 8.

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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 8.0 Letter (Beach Cleanup), Graded
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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 8.0 Letter (Beach Cleanup), Graded

A letter rallying neighbours for a community beach cleanup — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner, showing the handful of collocation and grammar slips that keep a fluent Band 8 letter from a 9.

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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.5 Letter (Learn a New Sport), Graded
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IELTS General Training Task 1: A Band 7.5 Letter (Learn a New Sport), Graded

A friendly GT email recommending a sport to a friend — graded band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner, with the spelling, collocation and grammar fixes that separate it from Band 8.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 6.0 Food-Waste Essay, Graded Line by Line
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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Band 6.0 Food-Waste Essay, Graded Line by Line

A fluent but under-developed Task 2 essay on food waste — scored band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner, showing why undeveloped ideas and accuracy slips cap it at Band 6.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): A Real Band 7.0 Sample, Graded by Cuepen
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IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic): A Real Band 7.0 Sample, Graded by Cuepen

A full Task 1 Academic answer to the classic CO₂ emissions line graph — scored band-by-band by Cuepen's AI examiner, with the exact fixes that lift it toward Band 8.

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