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Task 2
Band 6.5 to 7: the three fixes that move the needle
Most stuck-at-6.5 essays share the same three weaknesses. Here's how to spot and fix each one before test day.
The Bandly blog
IELTS Writing, made practical
Short, honest guides from the team behind the band-score checker — the same fixes we see lift real essays, written for people who'd rather practise than read theory. New articles are on the way.
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Coherence & Cohesion
Linking words that help — and the ones quietly hurting your score
“Moreover” on every line won't lift your band. A practical guide to cohesion that reads naturally.
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General Training
Task 1 letters: hitting every bullet in the right tone
Formal, semi-formal, informal — how to match the register and cover all three prompts without padding.
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Lexical Resource
Stop repeating yourself: building word range under exam pressure
Repetition is one of the easiest band-cappers to fix. Simple habits that widen your vocabulary on the day.
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Academic Task 1
Describing a chart without listing every single number
Examiners want key features and comparisons, not a data dump. How to select what actually earns marks.
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