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IELTS Writing tips, band-score breakdowns, and teaching notes from the Zadway team.

Got Band 6? Don't Just Rebook the IELTS Test

Scored Band 6 but need Band 7? Don't just rebook the IELTS test. Learn why retaking alone rarely works, and what to fix first, examiner-style.

7 IELTS Writing Linking Word Mistakes That Cost You Marks

Seven common IELTS Writing linking-word mistakes that quietly cap your Coherence and Cohesion score, with before-and-after examples from an examiner's view.

Is a Longer IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Better?

Does writing more words raise your IELTS Task 2 score? An examiner's look at word count, band descriptors, and why length is not what's being marked.