Getting a high band score for IELTS writing is difficult. Despite all your efforts, you keep scoring band 6.5! 😩 You study harder and harder but your score stays the same. It seems that nothing can push you up to band 7. Why?
We need feedback on our writing in order to improve. Without knowing our mistakes, we cannot change them. It’s that simple. Only with a qualified IELTS expert providing you detailed feedback can you reasonably expect to score band 7 or higher.
Why Should You Trust Me?
At this point, I should mention that I am currently offering my own writing correction service. 😄 If you are a regular reader of this website, then you probably know me already. I post daily lessons on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as weekly articles about IELTS, and the occasional YouTube video.
For people who are new here, then you should know that I am qualified to help you with your IELTS writing because:
- I have been teaching IELTS at leading universities since 2010.
- I have written four books about IELTS (and several books on other topics)
- My knowledge of English grammar is excellent. (I’m a native speaker and a professional writer and editor.)
- I understand how to explain difficult problems in simple ways.
You can learn more about me here or on LinkedIn. If you want to ask me anything, you can send an e-mail to david@ted-ielts.com. I reply to every e-mail and am happy to answer your questions. 😊
What will you get from my IELTS writing correction service?
If you want me to correct your essay, I offer the following:
- Full corrections (including grammar, vocabulary, cohesion, etc.)
- Feedback and advice on each area of the marking rubric
- A band 9 model answer
- 24-hour turnaround
- A band score estimate for each section
- A personal response so you can ask me questions about your essay
Check out 3 sample corrected essays below
Want to see more samples? Contact me here: david@ted-ielts.com. I’d be happy to explain more. 😊
What do others say about my IELTS writing correction service?
The TED-IELTS writing correction service is a great example of a high quality service for an affordable price. Every correction includes so many details and suggestions that I had been spending hours analysing the feedback. It is also amazing how fast David sends back corrected essays even if one submits him an essay exploring a subject of their own choice. David’s sample answers are always full of advanced elements and instantiate perfect grammar, vocabulary, and sensible use of
cohesive devices.
Mr. David would correct the essays very carefully, with extra links if he finds you have some weakness. It is very helpful to have the essay correction since he can help you find out what makes you lose scores and what blindpoints you have. The price is also decent, especially there is a great discount with 20 essays. It can improve scores immediately after you read what Mr. David points out, modifies and comments on your original essays and do as he says.
Hi, my name’s Nina Beust and I teach ESL students. I have been working with the IELTS exam for the past 7 years and since 2019 all my students have had their reports and essays corrected by David. Because I always have students taking the test, I can assure you that his correction is flawless. Not only are the band estimates precise, but also his feedback is extremely useful and has helped my students achieve their goals in the IELTS Writing test. I believe I have already placed more than 50 orders by now, and I plan on continuing doing so.
You can also read lots of reviews on Trustpilot.
Easy 4-Step Ordering Process
- Choose a package below.
- Write your essay. (You can find a question here.)
- E-mail me your essay (as a Microsoft Word document) to david@ted-ielts.com.
- Receive your corrected essay within 24 hours (except for Sundays).
Note: If there is any problem with your order, you can contact me at david@ted-ielts.com or the TED-IELTS Facebook page. I will do my best to solve any issues quickly.
IELTS Writing Correction Packages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I pay for this service?
You can order through the links above. This will let you either pay via Paypal or Stripe. If Paypal is blocked in your country, you should still be able to order with a credit card using Stripe.
Do you accept other forms of payment?
Yes. Please e-mail me at david@ted-ielts.com and I will try to arrange something else. I can accept:
- Alipay
- Payoneer
- Transferwise
- Bitcoin
- Other cryptocurrencies
Do I choose my own writing question, or do you provide them?
You can send me any sort of IELTS writing question you like but I recommend you to choose from this list of IELTS writing questions. Why?
- Many questions published online are fake.
- Many of them are filled with spelling and grammar mistakes.
- These can actually make your English skills worse!
What kind of IELTS essays do you accept?
I can help you with:
✔ Academic IELTS Task 1
✔ Academic IELTS Task 2
✔ General IELTS Task 1
✔ General IELTS Task 2
Is there a deadline for submitting my essay?
No, you can send me your essay at any time. I will mark it within 24 hours of receiving it.
Is there a limit to the word count?
For IELTS writing, you should aim to write at least 150 words for task 1 and 250 words for task 2. However, you should also avoid writing too many words. This is explained here. In terms of my essay corrections, I reserve the right to reject any essay that is more than 400 words as this is far too long for IELTS.
Do you do other kinds of editing?
I am an editor of books as well. I have edited many things in my life, including government documents, magazine articles, and work on a literary journal. If you want me to edit something for you that is not related to IELTS, please just send me an e-mail.
What kind of feedback will I receive?
I assess your writing according to the IELTS writing marking rubric. I check:
- grammar
- spelling errors
- punctuation
- cohesive devices
- task achievement
- structure
- logical flow
If you have any problems, I will fix them and then show you why they were wrong.
I'm a teacher. Can you mark my students' essays for me?
Yes. However, please make that clear when you send your essays. This service was designed with the intention of marking individual students’ essays and my feedback is personalised.
What is an IELTS writing correction service?
It is a system where you send your essay to an expert to help you recognise and fix problems. You receive:
- edits and comments on your writing
- a sample answer
- estimated band score
- enough feedback so that you can study smarter to achieve a higher score.
Should I send all of my essays together?
No, it’s completely up to you but I recommend you to:
- send one essay
- learn from the corrections
- learn from the accompanying sample band 9 essay
- implement them in your next essay
- submit new essay
- repeat
Does one essay include both task 1 and task 2?
No. One essay is one essay. It is not two essays. You can send me either task 1 or task 2.
The reason is that most people need to practise a certain essay type (for example, task 2) and so they might order a 20-essay package and focus entirely on that. This gives them more flexibility.
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Is there an expiry date for these orders? I mean, if I order this week can I send my essays next month or do I need to finish soon?
Hello Liu,
There is no expiry date. Once you order, you can send your essay(s) at any time!
– David
Ok sir. Thank you for your help.
You’re welcome.
will you check FCE(CEFR) letters
Yes, sure. I can help you with that.
Hi Mr TED I want to know can you accept IELTS general essays or only academic ones? I sit general test so I need to write a letter. I want you to mark it for me.
Hi Yoruko,
I can mark either academic or general IELTS essays (and letters). You can feel free to send me any piece of IELTS writing and I will mark it for you.
Hi, David
I am taking my IELTS exam in a month time. please will you be able to assist me with quick preparation before then. i have been having band 6 in my past exams.
Hello. Of course. I help people with their essays every day. I’d be happy to help you, too.
Do you correct academic and general writing task 1 & 2 ? Do you give band for it?
Yes, I provide the same service for both General and Academic Training. I always provide an estimated band score, regardless of whether it is essay or letter.
Can we send a photo of essay written on paper ??
No, sorry. The problem is that I couldn’t give full feedback. If you look at my sample essays, you can see how I use Microsoft Word to present detailed corrections.
Thank you for all your excellent resources on the site Mr David. I plan on ordering your essay service next week in preparation for my coming exam. Wish you can help me.
I look forward to helping you. Get in contact at david@ted-ielts.com if you have any questions or need help ordering.
To what email should I send my essay to, sir?
You should send it to david@ted-ielts.com
sir writing correction service is available now .
Hello. Sorry for the inconvenience. It was unavailable for a few days while I took a short holiday. I am back to work now and the service is available again. Thanks.
Hi, can I send Cambridge A level general paper essay for correction?
Please e-mail me the details at david@ted-ielts.com and we can discuss it.
Can I send essays during Christmas or you are off
Thanks
Hello. I will take Christmas Day (25th December) off, but I will be working all other days.
sir i have just sent u a mail can u please make corrections
i want to purchase the 5 essay pack is there any discount in it since its in Euro the exchange make it heavy on the pocket. I have given ielts twice and currently stuck at 6.5
You can use the coupon code WELCOME10 for a 10% discount on your first order.
Hello sir, how do you confirm payments? Should I email you afterwards? I’m lost. Please help.
After ordering, you will receive an automatic reply from the website. I will also receive that notification. You can send your essay to david (at) ted-ielts (dot) com at any time after that.
Hi, does the correction service still work?
Hello. Yes, I still mark essays every day.
Hi, I saw info box on your youtube channel there was a discount coupon code for writing correction service subscription. Is the discount coupon code still in effect?
It depends which code. If it was just for a limited time, then it will be finished. Some codes remain, however. You can trying entering it.
Hello sir,
I will take paper based test because i have no practice of typing on computer. What should i do in order check you my writtings?
Sorry, but I only check typed essays because otherwise it is impossible for me to give detailed feedback.
Hi,
Could you also proofread and correct my documents for a job application? For example, my CV, cover letter, and statement.
Hi Kento. Sure, no problem. I do all sorts of editing. Drop me an e-mail at david@ted-ielts.com and we can discuss it.
Hi, I already paid for the 20-essay package. Could you please check if my package is available?
Hi. I have received your order and am awaiting your first essay.
Is the writing correction service still available?
Hello Kevin. Yes, I still mark essays every day. I’d be happy to help you with yours.
Can I choose my own essay questions to be corrected?
Or are there designated questions?
I personally prefer to be able to choose my own questions.
Hello Kenji.
You can choose your own questions. I strongly recommend, however, that you choose authentic ones. Most questions you find online are fake.
Best,
David
I came across this service upon a recommendation from a friend.
For reference, may I ask how many times you have taken the actual IELTS exam, not just mock tests?
Also, what were your highest individual scores (R, L, S, W) in the IELTS?
Furthermore, how many times have you achieved a writing score of 9.0 in the actual exam?
I’ve heard that even for native speakers, it is extremely difficult to achieve a writing score of 9.0 in the actual IELTS exam, so I’m curious.
Hello. As a native speaker, I have never taken the IELTS test. You are right that a native speaker might struggle with the writing test because most native speakers of English actually struggle with the written language. My friends and family, for example, are really bad with punctuation and advanced grammar. It is simply not taught in our schools anymore.
I am a professional writer and editor. I have written and edited dozens of books and I have taught in reputable universities over many years. I have qualifications related to teaching written English. I also have almost 15 years of experience with IELTS. As such, I am in a pretty good place to judge people’s performance in this part of the test.
Thank you for your reply!
I am aiming for an 8.0 in writing, so I’m looking for a reliable teacher who can help me achieve that score. Your writing correction service was highly recommended by a friend of mine for its comprehensive feedback, so I’m currently considering using your service.
However, to address my concerns, I hope you don’t mind if I ask a few questions, even though some may be personal and difficult to answer. I apologize in advance for that. Your answers would really help me.
1. What is the name of the university you graduated from?
2. What was your major in college?
3. Do you hold a BA, MA, or Ph.D.?
4. What is your primary profession?
5. Could you specify your qualifications related to teaching written English?
6. Regarding the model answers provided to users who submit essays for correction, are they created by you after receiving the essays, rather than generated by AI? Are these model answers your own work?
I apologize for the inconvenience caused by these questions, and I look forward to your response. I am considering using your service, and resolving these concerns would help me feel more confident about doing so.
Hello. I’ll try to answer your questions here:
1. I went to the University of Dundee.
2. I did American Literature.
3. I have an MA. (You can see more about my qualifications here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidswills/)
4. I run two businesses but basically in both ones my main job is editing.
5. I have taught written English for 14 years, have written several books about it, and I have a certificate from Cambridge in teaching academic writing.
6. The only thing I use AI for is asking it what I should cook for dinner. 😉 I strongly dislike these things and do not use them in my work. I have tested many of them and when it comes to IELTS they are just useless.
If you have more questions, it’s best to communicate by e-mail.
Thanks for the reply.
I am a student living in Japan and I am not sure about using this service because it is very expensive to convert Japanese Yen to Euro.
Do you have any coupons or other ways to make this service cheaper?
It’s already the best mix of price and quality, but you can use WELCOME10 to get a further 10% discount.
Thanks for the reply.
I can’t see the comment I just posted because the server is down, so I’m posting it again just in case.
I am a student living in Japan and I am still wondering if I should use this service because it is very expensive to convert Japanese yen into pounds sterling.
Are there any coupons or other ways to use this service at a discount?
Hello, I tried to make the order online, but it said out of stock. Do you still offer the essay correction service?
Hello Joe. I’m still doing it but I’m taking a break from new clients until May. I am too busy right now to take on anyone new, but I’ll be open again to new students from May 5th.
Hello, are new student positions available again? thanks
Hello Pietro. Yes. I am currently open to new students again.
Hi David,
I was interested in purchasing your ebooks and a writing correction package so that I can rectify the recurring grammatical errors and, in particular, punctuation issues in order to be able to score higher in IELTS writing.
I’d like to know if, in your feedback, you would point out parts of the grammar the candidate should focus more on.
How many essays would suffice to identify the most recurring grammatical issues in your estimation?
P.S: I am taking the test within the next month and half
Hello Cass,
First of all, yes I do try to point out the parts of grammar that you should be focused on. If something emerges as a recurrent problem, I will try to note that for you so that you can change work on it. I also usually provide some resources for common areas like articles, conditionals, etc.
As for how many essays… Well, that depends. It’s different for different people. Usually, three essays will allow you to see the majority of your errors, but obviously more will help. Even one essay will probably allow you to understand some of the big issues in your writing.
How much time would we have before submitting an essay? Is it okay if I buy a 10 essay bundle and share it with my spouse . Or you would rather us buy separately instead ?
Hi Nazanin.
1. There is no expiry date, so you can send your essays whenever you want.
2. Yes, you can share it with someone else, but please inform me whose essay I am marking because I make the comments specific to that person’s development.
Hello David,
what should I do if I want to make a purchase but ask another person to pay? Should I leave a note for you in the additional box that the essays would be sent from my email and not from the email of the person who pays?
Hi. Lots of people do that. It’s not a problem. You can just send me the order number (on your email receipt) or give me the email address of the person who paid.
hello David, I am sitting for my IELTS Exam on Saturday (it is my 6th time) and I just have to repeat my writing. Do you do one to one lessons?
I have been taking private lessons but I think my teacher can not help me anymore and I believe I need some extra help with my writting.
I would appreciate your help.
Regards,
Raquel
Hello Raquel,
Sorry, but I do not currently have time for regular lessons. I only do essay corrections.
Good luck with your IELTS prep.
David
Hi David,
Could you please recommend someone that might help me?
Every time I sat for the IELTS I got an overall score of 7-7.5 however, I need no lower than 6.5 in each section and unfortunately I keep getting a 6 in the writing therefore, the overall score is useless.
I am very demotivated and I need the IELTS certificate to keep my job.
Do you think with your writting correction could be enough to improve? I tried everything and spend a fortune.
Your help is much appreciated.
Regards,
Raquel
My essay corrections will show you your strengths and weaknesses, which allows you to study independently. Other teachers might offer courses or classes that could help show you specific methods of approaching the exam. It really depends on your learning style. If you want to learn from other teachers, I have some recommendations here: https://ted-ielts.com/other-useful-ielts-resources/
Hi David,
I hope you’re doing well,
I’m gonna take IELTS on paper. Can I send you HANDWRITTEN essays after making the payment ?
It should be in typed form. The reason is that for a hand-written paper, I could only offer a score and some general feedback. It is not possible for me to make all the changes I usually make.
Hi David,
Could you please recommend someone that might help me?
Every time I sat for the IELTS I got an overall score of 7-7.5 however, I need no lower than 6.5 in each section and unfortunately I keep getting a 6 in the writing therefore, the overall score is useless.
I am very demotivated and I need the IELTS certificate to keep my job.
Do you think with your writting correction could be enough to improve? I tried everything and spend a fortune.
Your help is much appreciated.
Regards,
Raquel
Well, I could never make any guarantees but I have helped many people to achieve those scores. Your problem is very common and basically what I do is show people how to find and fix their weaknesses in order to improve their score. Recently, I’ve helped people go from band 6 to 7.5. However, it depends on their personal efforts. I merely show them what they are doing right and wrong, and they need to study based upon my feedback during their own time.
If you are uncertain, you can perhaps try one essay just to see if it works for you.