Studying at university is harder: IELTS Task 2 essay #5, band 6.0
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286 words. Marked by Axiom on 23 October 2026. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2286 words
Many students find it harder to study when they are at university or college than when they were at school. Why is this? What can be done to solve the problem?
However that problem can be solved with ways such as learning time managment or identifying the main point of tasks.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedMost students find school tasks easier than those at universities or colleges.
The original sentence was grammatically incorrect. The revised sentence is more accurate and clear.
Lexical resource
RevisedThis is mainly due to the increasing academic demands and obligations.
The revised sentence is more accurate and uses the appropriate preposition 'due to' instead of 'cause of'.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedMany students encounter difficulties such as in-depth studies of subjects like math and psychology, and semester exams, which may have short-term deadlines.
The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate academic language.
In addition most of students in the same time with education they are work for obligations like payment for study or dayly life expenses.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedMany educators choose to study abroad or in another city, which can also be difficult for students to adapt to life in a new environment.
The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate academic language.
Several measures can solve this problem. After the taking full requestment from students there should analaysed the answers and fix the problem with suitable ways to the educaters. The teachers should consider the condition of students. For example if student does not have enough time to finish the task until the deadline tutors should hep with their duties and support them.
Lexical resource
RevisedThe first step in solving this issue is to teach learners how to effectively manage their time.
The revised sentence is more accurate and clear, and uses the appropriate language for an academic essay.
Lexical resource
RevisedThe main role in this action should be taken by the head offices of universities or colleges, which could include activities such as conducting surveys among students about their difficulties during lessons or throughout their studies.
The revised sentence is more accurate and uses the appropriate language for an academic essay.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedStudents should focus on essential tasks and identify them as more important than distractions.
The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate grammatical structure.
Conclusion, university students encounter with veriaty of difficulties like study workload and with life response. Despite that techers should help to student with time-managment and identifing the main tasks
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay is logically organized and the progression of ideas is clear. However, there are some issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall cohesion of the essay. The essay follows a logical structure, but the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or missing, making the connection between ideas less smooth. Additionally, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and providing a clear final thought.
Suggestions
- Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
- Make sure to fully develop your conclusion to effectively summarize the main points and provide a clear final thought.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedMost students find school tasks easier than those at universities or colleges.
The original sentence was grammatically incorrect. The revised sentence is more accurate and clear.
RevisedMany students encounter difficulties such as in-depth studies of subjects like math and psychology, and semester exams, which may have short-term deadlines.
The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate academic language.
RevisedMany educators choose to study abroad or in another city, which can also be difficult for students to adapt to life in a new environment.
The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate academic language.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some errors in grammar and punctuation. The essay uses a variety of complex and simple sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors that can hinder the reader's understanding. Punctuation and sentence structure could be improved to enhance clarity and coherence. Proofreading is recommended to correct these errors and improve the overall quality of the writing.
Sentence revisions 2
RevisedThe second reason is that many educators choose to study abroad or in another city, which can also be difficult for people to start their lives in an unknown place.
The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate grammatical structure.
RevisedStudents should focus on essential tasks and identify them as more important than distractions.
The revised sentence is more coherent and uses the appropriate grammatical structure.
Lexical resource
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical resource. However, there are some inaccuracies and inappropriate word choices. The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choices that could be revised for clarity and accuracy. Additionally, the use of more formal language throughout the essay would help to improve the overall quality.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThis is mainly due to the increasing academic demands and obligations.
The revised sentence is more accurate and uses the appropriate preposition 'due to' instead of 'cause of'.
RevisedThe first step in solving this issue is to teach learners how to effectively manage their time.
The revised sentence is more accurate and clear, and uses the appropriate language for an academic essay.
RevisedThe main role in this action should be taken by the head offices of universities or colleges, which could include activities such as conducting surveys among students about their difficulties during lessons or throughout their studies.
The revised sentence is more accurate and uses the appropriate language for an academic essay.
Task response
Band 6.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task effectively, providing a clear position throughout the response. The essay effectively addresses the prompt by discussing the reasons why university students may find it more challenging to study than in high school and suggesting potential solutions. The writer presents a clear explanation of the factors contributing to this difficulty and proposes practical solutions. However, the essay could be improved by providing more specific examples to support the arguments and by ensuring that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea.
Suggestions
- Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea and that the ideas are well-developed and supported with specific examples.
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