IELTS Writing

IELTS Writing Time Management

Published July 16, 2026 · 11 views

You have 60 minutes: about 20 for Task 1 and 40 for Task 2. Task 2 carries more weight.

Key Points

  1. Spend 20 minutes on Task 1
  2. Spend 40 minutes on Task 2
  3. Plan for 5 minutes before writing
  4. Leave 3 minutes to proofread
  5. Do not exceed the word count by too much

Expert Tip

Practise with a timer every week.