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Word Count
2 posts tagged Word Count from Dr Mariam's IELTS writing team.
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What Happens If Your IELTS Task 2 Essay Is Under 250 Words?
The real IELTS Task 2 word count penalty explained: how examiners treat an under-length essay under Task Response, why there's no fixed band deduction, and how far under 250 words actually becomes a problem.
Task 2Task ResponseWord CountExam MechanicsUpdated 13 September 2026
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What Happens If Your IELTS Task 1 Is Under 150 Words?
The real IELTS Task 1 word count penalty explained: how examiners count every word, why there's no fixed band deduction, and how to make sure a short response never costs you marks under Task Achievement.
Task 1Task AchievementWord CountExam MechanicsUpdated 11 September 2026