The IELTS (International English Language Testing System), is recognised by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration to Canada, as well as other purposes like higher education in a Canadian university/college. The test assesses the English language proficiency level of a non-native English speaker and plays a prominent role in the immigration process. For certain types of Canadian visas, an individual must prove their English language proficiency to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Among the 4 modules, the writing module has been challenging for many test takers. This article briefly discusses the Essay writing section and understands the band descriptors.
The writing module comprises of two tasks: letter writing for 20 minutes with a word limit of 150 words, and essay writing for 40 minutes with a word limit of 250 words. The module is organised around four criteria: task accomplishment, coherence and cohesiveness, use of lexical resource, and grammatical accuracy.
Based on overall weightage, we might conclude that task 2 [Essay-writing] is more important than task 1 [Letter-writing]. Therefore, test takers must prepare and organise their approach to task 2 in order to excel with a high score/band.
In the IELTS essay-writing, the examiner grades your response based on the four criteria listed below, each of which is accounted for 25% of your overall band score.
Task response for essay: for the given prompt, which is presented as an opinion or a question, you must clearly state and develop an opinion or response. You must back up your arguments with persuasive reasons and examples, which you might choose from your own experiences. It must have at least 250 words.
Grammar range and accuracy: coherence refers to how well concepts are linked in logical sequences. Cohesion refers to the variety and appropriateness with which you used cohesive devices such as logical connectors, pronouns, and conjunctions to construct conceptual and referential ties between and within sentences.
Use of lexical resources: ‘lexical resources’ refer to how much language you utilised and how precisely and appropriately you used it for the task at hand. To explain the specific meanings, vocabulary must be used correctly. Choose appropriate topic-related vocabulary and insert it into the sentences. Using unusual lexical phrases meticulously can help you earn a high band score.
Coherence and cohesion: as a band description, grammar range, and correctness refer to how precisely and efficiently you can use the language in your response essay. Sentences should be grammatically formed. Most test takers overuse the present continuous and make mistakes with articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, and other grammar rules.
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