IELTS Writing. Tasks for the writing module

IELTS Writing. Tasks for the writing module

Academic module

• Writing Task 1 (Report Writing) – 150 words
• Writing Task 2 (Essay- Argumentative/ Discursive) – 250 words

General module

• Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) – 150 words
• Writing Task 2 (Essay- Discursive) – 250 words

Generally, there are five types of essays:

• Descriptive
• Discursive
• Narrative
• Reflective
• Argumentative

In IELTS examination you need to know only two types:

• Discursive (General Training/Academic)
• Argumentative (Academic)