An IELTS Exam Time Plan for the Writing Test By Berni | October 9, 2012 This may seem like ‘pie in the sky’ now but work towards it. 1-2 minutes read question, key words 3-5 minutes plan (note-form) 15-20 minutes or 20-30 minutes write (follow plan!) 2-3 minutes check Posted in IELTS Step by Step