How many words should my Task 2 essay be?
The instructions say to write at least 250 words. You do not lose marks if your essay is under 250 words or if your essay is very long.
However, you should aim for between 260-290 words.
We do not accept Task 2 essays that are over 330 words.
If you write a very long Task 2 essay, it means you are not using your time as effectively and efficiently as possible. Please remember that you have a limited amount of time, and using at least five minutes after finishing your answer to correct vocabulary and grammar mistakes will significantly improve your overall score.
Also, if your answer is more than 330 words, it probably means that you haven't followed the recommended structure or you have added irrelevant information. If you include information that is not helping to increase your score, you are wasting your time and creating opportunities for grammar and vocabulary mistakes.
