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How many words are too much in writing tasks?
Posted: Wed Jun 10, 2015 2:45 pm
by terry3218
Hi, David, hope you're doing good. I just wanted to ask how many words are too much in ielts writing task 1 and 2? For instance, are 340words for task 2 essay are acceptable?
Regards
Re: How many words are too much in writing tasks?
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:57 am
by David.IELTS.Examiner
Hi Terry,
There is no upper limit on the number of words - only on the amount you can write in 20 or 40 minutes!
Don't add meaningless words just to make your report or essay longer.
I recommend that candidates aim for about 170-180 words in T1 and 280-290 words in T2.
All the best,
David
Re: How many words are too much in writing tasks?
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 4:47 pm
by terry3218
Thanks a lot, David.
Re: How many words are too much in writing tasks?
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 9:53 am
by David.IELTS.Examiner
Of course, every examiner will tell you that they LOVE essays with zero words! Literally 'money for nothing' as we still get paid for them!
Re: How many words are too much in writing tasks?
Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 7:56 am
by terry3218
Sounds right
