WRITING TOOL • KEEP YOUR READER IN MIND
Writing word counter
Check the length of an A2 Key or B1 Preliminary answer, then use a task-specific checklist to improve it.
How to use the counter
- Choose the task before you start. A2 Part 6 asks for 25 words or more, and A2 Part 7 asks for 35 words or more.
- Write your answer. Both B1 writing tasks ask for about 100 words. Treat that as a guide rather than a hard limit.
- Read the status, then check the task points. Edit meaning and organisation before polishing individual words.
For B1, the tool uses 85–120 words as a convenient “around the guide” reminder. That range is our study aid, not an official assessment boundary. For A2, a “quite long” reminder appears above twice the minimum; this is also a study prompt rather than an official maximum.
What the number can and cannot tell you
The counter treats “don’t” and “well-known” as one word each. It counts words in greetings and sign-offs too. Numbers count as words; punctuation alone does not. Unusual symbols or formatting may produce a different count from another tool.
Reaching a target does not show that your answer is relevant, accurate or well organised. This tool does not check grammar, score writing or reproduce an examiner’s judgement. Focus on the information your reader needs. See our A2 short email workshop, B1 email examples and Writing Lab guide for worked models.