Paste your essay — see your band score in 60 seconds
Want the full fix plan? See pricing →Start with a free diagnosis. It shows your estimated band direction, the score blocker holding this draft back, and the first fix worth making.
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If the free result finds a blocker you want to fix, see the paid report options (from $4.99 per essay).
What the band score diagnosis shows
A generic grammar tool cannot tell you why an essay stays at Band 6.0 or 6.5. This checker scores your draft against Task Response (or Task Achievement), Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy — the same four criteria examiners use.
The free scan gives you an overall band direction, names your weakest criterion, identifies the main score blocker in this essay, and suggests the next fix to make. That is the minimum you need before rewriting blindly.
If you want sentence-level rewrites and a ranked fix plan, unlock the full report after you see the free diagnosis.
How each criterion affects your band score
Task Response / Task Achievement
Problem: The essay answers the question partially or one idea stays underdeveloped.
Fix: Make your position explicit and support each main point with a specific example.
Coherence and Cohesion
Problem: Paragraphs exist but the logic between ideas is unclear.
Fix: Strengthen topic sentences and use linking that shows real relationships, not templates.
Lexical Resource
Problem: Word choice is repetitive or occasionally inaccurate for the topic.
Fix: Use precise topic vocabulary in natural phrases instead of forced synonyms.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Problem: Recurring errors in complex sentences reduce the impression of control.
Fix: Fix your most common error patterns before adding more sentence variety.
Overall Band
6.0
- Weakest Criterion
- Task Response
- Main Problem
- Your essay gives opinions, but the second main idea is underdeveloped and never becomes a fully supported argument.
- Next Fix
- Add a specific example after your second reason and connect it back to the topic sentence.
Before
On the other hand, many people feel overwhelmed by constant notifications and digital dependence.
After rewrite
Conversely, excessive screen time can erode concentration, as workers who check messages every few minutes often struggle to complete deep, focused tasks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this IELTS essay checker band score tool free?▾
Yes. The first diagnosis is free and shows your band direction, weakest criterion, and main blocker before you pay for anything.
How accurate is the band score estimate?▾
It is calibrated to official IELTS band descriptors. It is not an official exam score, but it reliably shows where your draft is likely losing marks.
Does it work for Task 1 and Task 2?▾
Yes. Paste a Task 1 report or Task 2 essay — both receive a four-criterion band diagnosis.
What is the difference between the free scan and the full report?▾
The free scan shows band direction, weakest criterion, main blocker, and next fix. The full report adds sentence rewrites, detailed criterion feedback, and a ranked action plan.