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How the IELTS Essay Checker Works
Most essay checkers run your writing through a grammar tool and spit out a number. This one is different.
When you submit your essay above, here is what happens:
- You paste your essay — Task 1 (letter, chart, or map) or Task 2 (opinion, discussion, problem-solution). Pick “nice” for straight feedback or “roast me” if you want the brutally honest version.
- Your essay gets reviewed — using the same criteria real IELTS examiners use: Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
- You get a personalised video — Ben from IELTSPodcast walks through your essay on screen, pointing out exactly where you gained and lost marks. You can watch it, share it, or come back to it later.
The whole thing takes a few minutes. Your video lands on a private page with a share link so you can show your teacher, study partner, or classmates.
Why This IELTS Writing Checker Is Different
There are dozens of free IELTS essay checkers online. Most of them do the same thing: highlight grammar errors, show you a number, and leave you guessing what to actually change.
This tool gives you something none of them do: a video walkthrough of your essay from someone who has spent over a decade helping students prepare for IELTS.
What other checkers give you
- A band score estimate (sometimes accurate, sometimes not)
- Grammar and spelling corrections
- Generic tips like “use more complex sentences”
What you get here
- A video where your essay is on screen and each paragraph is discussed in detail
- Specific comments on your ideas, not just your grammar
- Clear explanation of why you would score what you scored
- Practical advice you can use in your next essay right away
- A shareable link so your teacher or study group can watch too
If you have ever submitted an essay to an AI checker and thought “OK, but what do I actually do now?” — this is the answer.
What Gets Checked in Your IELTS Essay
Your essay is reviewed against the four official IELTS writing band descriptors. Here is what each one means in plain English.
Task Achievement (Task 2) / Task Response (Task 1)
Did you answer the question? This is where most students lose marks without realising it. A well-written essay that drifts off topic will score lower than a simpler one that directly addresses every part of the question. The feedback you get will tell you exactly where you hit the mark and where you drifted.
Coherence and Cohesion
Can the examiner follow your ideas easily? This covers paragraph structure, how you link your sentences, and whether your essay flows logically from start to finish. Common problems here include jumping between ideas, overusing linking words like “furthermore” and “moreover”, or writing one giant paragraph.
Lexical Resource
Are you using a wide enough range of words, and are you using them correctly? Repeating the same word five times in one essay pulls your score down. So does using a fancy word incorrectly. The video feedback highlights specific vocabulary choices and suggests alternatives.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
This is about more than just avoiding mistakes. Examiners want to see a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. If every sentence follows the same pattern (subject-verb-object, full stop, repeat), your score will hit a ceiling even if the grammar is technically correct.
Common Mistakes That Cost IELTS Writing Marks
After checking thousands of essays, certain mistakes come up again and again. Here are the ones that cost students the most marks.
Not answering the actual question
The question asks you to “discuss both views and give your opinion” but you only write about one side. Or it asks about the “causes and solutions” but you spend three paragraphs on causes and one line on solutions. Read the question twice before you start writing.
Memorised phrases that do not fit
Starting every essay with “In today’s modern world” or “It is a widely debated topic” tells the examiner you are relying on templates. Examiners are trained to spot this. It does not help your score and can actually hurt it if the phrase does not match your essay topic.
One-sided opinion essays
Even when the question asks for your opinion, you still need to acknowledge the other side. Saying “some people think X, but they are wrong” and then ignoring their argument completely is not enough. A sentence or two showing you understand the opposing view goes a long way.
Short essays
Task 2 requires at least 250 words. Task 1 requires at least 150. Going under the minimum means an automatic penalty. Aim for 270-290 words for Task 2 and 160-180 for Task 1. Writing 400 words is not a bonus — it just gives you more chances to make mistakes.
Overcomplicating your language
Some students try to use the longest, most complex words they can find. This backfires when the word is used incorrectly or the sentence becomes impossible to follow. Clear, accurate English scores higher than ambitious English full of errors.
Who Checks Your Essay?
Ben Worthington has been running IELTSPodcast since 2013. He has helped students from over 100 countries prepare for the IELTS exam through courses, podcasts, and one-to-one essay corrections.
The feedback you get is based on his experience reviewing thousands of real student essays and understanding exactly what examiners look for at each band level. This is not a generic grammar tool — it is informed by years of real examiner-level essay analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this IELTS essay checker really free?
Yes. You can submit your essay and get a full video correction without paying anything or creating an account. There is no trial period and no hidden paywall.
Do I need to sign up or create an account?
No. Just paste your essay and hit submit. You will get a link to your video correction that you can bookmark or share.
What is the difference between “nice” and “roast me” mode?
“Nice” gives you helpful, encouraging feedback in Ben’s normal teaching voice. “Roast me” gives you the same useful corrections but delivered in a brutally honest, no-holds-barred style. The actual advice is equally helpful in both — it is just the delivery that changes.
Can I check both Task 1 and Task 2 essays?
Yes. The checker handles Academic Task 1 (charts, graphs, maps, diagrams), General Training Task 1 (letters), and Task 2 essays for both Academic and General Training.
How long does it take to get my correction?
Your personalised video is usually ready within a few minutes of submitting your essay. You will see it appear on the results page automatically.
Will I get an actual band score?
Yes. The video correction includes an estimated band score based on the four official IELTS criteria: Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. The feedback explains exactly why you scored what you scored.
How is this different from AI essay checkers like ChatGPT?
AI tools like ChatGPT can give general writing feedback, but they were not built specifically for IELTS. They do not score against the real band descriptors, they often miss task-specific issues (like not answering all parts of the question), and they cannot walk you through your essay on screen the way a video correction can. This checker is built specifically for IELTS and gives you feedback you can watch, replay, and share.
Can I share my correction with my teacher?
Yes. Every correction comes with a shareable link. You can send it to your teacher, tutor, or study group so they can watch the video and see exactly what feedback you received.
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