Lesson Overview
The IELTS Writing test is divided into two tasks, and in the Academic module, Task 1 requires you to write a report based on visual data such as charts, graphs, tables, processes, or maps.

In this first lesson, you will be introduced to:
• The format of the IELTS Writing test.
• The official band descriptors used by examiners to give scores.

 What you’ll learn in this lesson
• An introduction to the 4 official Band Descriptors: Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy.
• Common mistakes students make in Task 1 (and how to avoid them).
• How reports are different from essays (no opinion, only facts).

 Outcome
By the end of this lesson, you will:
• Be familiar with the requirements of Task 1 (minimum words, objective tone, factual reporting).
• Know the Band Descriptors and how they guide your preparation.
• Clearly understand the IELTS Writing format and timing.