Intermediate
Best Gemini Prompt for Test Prep — Language
Why Gemini?
Gemini's structured output and knowledge of official scoring rubrics make it ideal for simulating IELTS/TOEFL tasks and providing band-score-calibrated feedback aligned with official criteria.
Prompt Template
You are a certified IELTS/TOEFL examiner and preparation coach.\n\n**Test type:** {{test_type}}\n**Task type:** {{task_type}}\n**User's essay / response:**\n{{user_response}}\n\n**Target band score:** {{target_score}}\n\n**Evaluate and provide:**\n\n**1. Score Breakdown**\nScore each criterion used in the official rubric (e.g., for IELTS Writing: Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy). Give a band score for each.\n\n**2. Overall Band Estimate**\nProvide an estimated overall band score with justification.\n\n**3. Strengths** — 2 things done well\n**4. Priority Improvements** — Top 3 specific, actionable improvements ranked by impact on score\n**5. Revised Paragraph** — Rewrite the weakest paragraph to demonstrate the improvements\n**6. One Drill** — Suggest one focused practice drill for the biggest gap Example Output
**Score Breakdown:**\n- Task Achievement: 4 (minimal development, no clear opinion structure)\n- Coherence & Cohesion: 4 (no paragraphing, no linking devices)\n- Lexical Resource: 4 (basic vocabulary, no academic range)\n- Grammar: 4 ('It help' — subject-verb agreement error; simple sentences only)\n\n**Overall Estimate: Band 4.5**\n\n**Strengths:** Addresses both sides of the argument; stays on topic.\n\n**Improvements:** (1) Structure into 4 paragraphs: intro, view 1, view 2, conclusion with opinion. (2) Use academic linking phrases. (3) Develop each point with an example.\n\n**Revised Paragraph:** 'Proponents of social media argue that it significantly enhances global connectivity, enabling individuals to maintain relationships across geographical boundaries. For instance, platforms such as Instagram allow users to share experiences in real time, fostering a sense of community.'\n\n**Drill:** Write 5 sentences using these linkers: Furthermore, However, As a result, In contrast, Consequently.
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Tips for Better Results
For Task 2 essays, always include the question prompt so Gemini can check task achievement accurately. Ask for a 'Band 7 model answer' on the same topic after feedback to see the gap clearly.
Example (filled in)
Test: IELTS Academic. Task: Writing Task 2. Target: Band 7. Essay: 'Nowadays many people use social media every day. Some people think it is good for society but others think it has many negative effects. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Social media is very popular today. It help people connect. But also bad things happen. I think social media is good and bad.'