Practise the writing part of your English exam
Real task types, the real time limits, and a score for every criterion the examiners use. Pick your exam to see what you can practise.
IELTS Academic
Report a data visual, then argue an essay: the two Academic writing tasks.
- IELTS Academic, Task 1 · 20 min
- IELTS Academic, Task 2 · 40 min
TOEFL iBT
The fast Academic Discussion post and the longer Independent essay.
- TOEFL iBT, Academic Discussion · 10 min
- TOEFL iBT, Independent Essay · 30 min
Cambridge English
Structured essays and situational tasks from B2 First up to C2 Proficiency.
- Cambridge B2 First · 40 min
- Cambridge C1 Advanced · 40 min
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency · 45 min
PTE Academic
The 20-minute argumentative essay, scored against PTE criteria.
- PTE Academic, Write Essay · 20 min
TOEIC Writing
Workplace-flavoured opinion writing for the TOEIC test.
- TOEIC Writing, Opinion Essay · 30 min
Duolingo English Test
Extended writing responses under tight time pressure, DET-style.
- Duolingo English Test · 5 min
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