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)