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IELTS Writing Task 2: ✍️ Everything You Need to Know

When helping students prepare for the IELTS test, one of the biggest fears is how to do well in IELTS Writing Task 2. 

IELTS Writing Task 2 is the second part of the writing test, where you are presented with a point of view, argument or problem and asked to write an essay in response. Your essay should be in a formal style, at least 250 words in length and you should aim to complete it in under 40 minutes. 

IELTS Writing Task 2: Everything You Need to Know

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In this video, I’ll outline exactly what you must do to create an IELTS Writing Task 2 essay that could score a Band 7, 8 or 9.

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to IELTS or if you’ve failed the exam before – I’ve broken everything down into a simple 3-step process that anyone can use to improve their scores! Watch the video above to find out what they are.

5 Steps to a Band 7 in IELTS Writing Task 2

1. Understand the question.

You must understand the question before you attempt to answer it. This way, you’ll know exactly what the examiner is looking for. One of the biggest mistakes students make is not answering the question fully, which stops them from getting a score higher than a Band 5.

To analyse the question , you must first identify the question type, then identify the keywords in the question and finally identify the instructions words. This will help you understand exactly what the examiner wants you to do with the question.

2. Plan your answer.

The students who get the highest marks in Writing Task 2 always plan their answers for up to 10 minutes. Planning helps you organise your ideas and structure your essay before you write it, saving you time and helping you produce a clear and coherent essay.

3. Write an introduction.

The introduction should answer the question directly. This tells the examiner that you know what you are doing straight away and helps you write your main body paragraphs.

4. Write the main body paragraphs.

This is where you give the examiner more detail . You do this by stating your main points and supporting these with explanations and relevant examples.

5. Write a conclusion.

In your conclusion , you should provide a summary of what you already said in the rest of your essay.

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4 Ways to Improve your Score in IELTS Writing Task 2

Many people know they need to improve their writing skills but don’t know how to do it. Here are 4 ways you can boost your score in Writing Task 2:

1. Understand the exam.

You must first understand what IELTS Writing Task 2 is, what you are expected to do and how to give the examiners what they want. This is the first stage and one that is often overlooked.

There are many online resources, often with conflicting and poor-quality information, so finding a reliable source of information is key.

2. Identify your weak areas.

If your car breaks down, you would try and identify which part caused the problem. If you get sick, your doctor will run tests to determine the exact cause of your symptoms.

IELTS Writing Task 2 is the same. We must first identify WHY you are not getting the score you need before we can help you improve.

However, be very careful! You wouldn’t ask the average man on the street for medical advice, so make sure you find someone who knows what they are doing and has the expertise to help you with this.

3. Fix the problems.

Now that we know what the problems are, we must fix them.

If your grammar needs work, fix those issues. If your vocabulary is lacking, work on fixing this issue.

Just as a good doctor can help you fix a medical problem, a good IELTS teacher can help you fix your specific issues.

4. Practice and get feedback.

Practice alone will not help you. It is an essential part of your preparation, but you must also get feedback on your work if you are really going to improve.

You wouldn’t try to teach yourself how to drive without an instructor, would you?

Find someone who will give you accurate and helpful feedback on your work. Otherwise, you will not be able to move to the last stage.

Now that you have understood what you need to do, identified the exact areas you need to work on, improved those areas, and received feedback on your work, you are now ready to get the IELTS Writing Task 2 score you deserve.

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Writing Task 2 Structures 

I want to warn you about structures because they are not a magic wand that will help you automatically get a higher score. They WILL help you, but please realise that they are just a small part of your overall score.

These structures provide a sentence-by-sentence template for all the main Task 2 question types, making your job much easier on exam day.

  • Task 2 Essay Structures

Essential Writing Task 2 Skills 

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No matter how good your English is, you must still learn IELTS writing skills before taking the Writing Task 2 test. These helpful guides will take you through each of these skills step-by-step:

  • How to Plan an Essay

Making a good plan actually saves you time when you write your essay. This guide will show you how to plan and write a clear essay every time.

  • How to Think of Relevant Ideas

This guide provides 5 different methods to help you quickly think of relevant ideas that are directly linked to the question.

  • How to Write a Complex Sentence

Complex sentences help you boost your score for grammar. They are actually very simple to write and are not complex at all.

  • How to Paraphrase

Paraphrasing is one of the essential IELTS skills for all parts of the IELTS test. You should paraphrase the question in the very first sentence of your essay to help boost your vocabulary score in Writing Task 2.

  • How to Write a Supporting Paragraph

Supporting paragraphs are the main body paragraphs and are the meat in the sandwich. This is where you provide the detail the examiner is looking for in the form of explanations and examples.

  • How to Write a Thesis Statement

A thesis statement tells the examiner your opinion. Many IELTS Writing Task 2 questions specifically ask for your opinion, and if you don’t write it clearly, you have not answered the question properly. This article shows you how, where and when to give your opinion.

How many words should I write?

Around 250 words? Exactly 250 words or over 250 words? How many words over? How do I know how many words I have? Will I lose marks if I write too many words? This article answers all those questions.

  • How to Understand and Analyse Any Question

A critical part of answering any question. This article shows you how to break down any Task 2 question and identify the keywords, micro-keywords and instruction words to help you answer the question effectively.

  • How to Write a Great Introduction

The introduction is the first thing the examiner reads; therefore, we must give them a good first impression. I share a very specific sentence-by-sentence structure in this article to help you write introductions quickly and effectively.

  • Task 2 Marking Criteria 

Do you know how Task 2 is marked? What is the difference between a Band 5 and a Band 8 answer? This article breaks down the marking criteria and explains it in simple language so you can give the IELTS examiners exactly what they want.

  • How to Write a Conclusion

A good conclusion should be a summary of your main points. The conclusion is the last thing the examiner reads, and if you can write a good one, you will leave them with a very good impression.

  • Using Examples

Each of your supporting paragraphs should have a specific example that supports and illustrates your main point. This is an essential skill to learn if you want to get one of the higher band scores.

  • Cohesive Devices

Cohesive devices (sometimes called linking words) are one of the most misunderstood and misused elements of writing. Therefore, you must learn how to use them and when to use them.

  • The Danger of Synonyms

While synonyms are very important, they can also really reduce your mark if used incorrectly.

  • Paragraphing and Editing

This article will show you how to make your writing as clear and as easy to read as possible. It will also advise you on whether to use a pen or pencil.

  • IELTS Writing Task 2: 8 Steps to Success

Read this blog now to access our 61-page Task 2 strategy.

  • IELTS Writing Tips

I have compiled these tips after years of teaching IELTS, and all of them have been approved by IELTS examiners.

  • Coherence and Cohesion

This is a video lesson that shows you in practical terms how to improve your coherence and cohesion score.

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Writing Task 2 Common Topics 

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Knowing the common topics can help you prepare for the test more efficiently. Here are the 10 most common topics over the last few years. Studying hard is great, but don’t forget to study smart.

The article below will show you the top 10 most common IELTS topics.

  • Most Common Task 2 Topics 

Full IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice Lessons 

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Here are some lessons that I have used when teaching students about IELTS Writing Task 2. I have changed them so that you can easily learn from home. They are very long but contain all the necessary information combined with the skills above.

  • Agree or Disagree (Opinion) Lesson

In this lesson, we look at how to tackle an ‘agree or disagree’ question. Many people worry about whether to take one side of the other or discuss both sides. Additionally, people also worry about how to deal with ‘To what extent’ question types. We allay all of these fears in this lesson.

  • Discussion Essay Lesson

‘Discuss both views’ questions often confuse people because you are asked to do many things in one essay. As such, it is very important to remember that the question asks you to discuss BOTH views AND give YOUR opinion.

  • Problem and Solution Essay Lesson

These questions are much easier than you think. You probably discuss problems and solutions in your day-to-day life all the time. Keep it simple.

  • Advantages and Disadvantages Lesson 

There are a couple of different types of advantages and disadvantages questions. This lesson will show you how to answer them.

  • Writing Task 2 Exercise with Video

Writing is a skill, and just like any other skill, it is important to practice to improve.

  • From Band 6.5 to 8 Demo Lesson

This is my most comprehensive free lesson on IELTS Writing Task 2. We show you how we took one VIP student from Band 6.5 to an amazing 8.

Sample Answers

You must have some good examples to compare your writing and see if you are on the right track. Click the link below for lots of sample answers and over 100 questions.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Essential Information

  • You must write an essay in response to a question.
  • You must write 250 words or more.
  • Task 2 is worth 2/3 of your total mark on the Writing test.
  • You should spend around 40 minutes on this part of the test.
  • General Training and Academic are essentially the same for Task 2. However, they are different for Task 1.
  • There are certain types of questions that you will be asked, for example, opinion, discussion etc. See below for more detail on these.
  • Task Achievement (25%)
  • Coherence and Cohesion (25%)
  • Lexical Resource (25%)
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy (25%)

Grammar and Vocabulary

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Grammar is one of the four things you will be marked on in the Writing Task 2 test. Finding out what your common grammar mistakes are and then fixing them is a very powerful way to boost your score in this area. Here are some common grammar mistakes I have found after making hundreds of tests.

  • Top 10 Grammar Mistakes

For most IELTS students, the problem is not grammar in general. In fact, it is usually just 1-2 problem areas. Therefore, when you fix these main weaknesses, you’ll be able to improve your grammar and your writing score dramatically.

  • Using Personal Pronouns

Hint- They aren’t as big of a deal as you think.

See the interactive tool below for the answers to the most commonly asked questions we receive about IELTS Writing Task 2: 

IELTS Writing Task 2 FAQs

How can i improve my writing.

You will find all the resources you need on our Writing Task 2 page. Click the link below:

Writing Task 2

We also have two Task 2 courses for those that need to improve their Task 2 skills and strategy. They are both based online and completely free of charge. Learn more about them below:

Task 2 5 Day Challenge

Task 2 Essay Builder

If you need serious help or personalised feedback, you should check out our VIP Course. There is a waiting list, but you can add your name here:

How can I get a Band 7, 8 or 9?

The answer to this question is different for every individual IELTS student, as it depends on a number of factors, including your work ethic, English skills and exam strategy. You'll find a guide to answering this question in this article

If you need serious help with improving your IELTS scores, you should check out our online writing course. There is a waiting list, but you can add your name by clicking the link below:

Can you correct my writing?

Please click the link below and it will give you all the information you need about our writing correction service:

Writing Correction Service

Do you have any sample answers?

Yes, you will find them at the link below:

Will using 'high level' or 'academic' words help me improve my score?

Probably not.

Read my recent article about IELTS vocabulary here:

5 Things You Need to Know about IELTS Vocabulary

Can I use idioms?

No, you should not write idioms for Task 2.

Can I use personal pronouns?

You should avoid using personal pronouns, but it is fine to use them when giving your personal opinion.

Do you write a conclusion for Task 2?

Yes, it is very difficult to get a good score in Task 2 if you haven't finished your essay with a conclusion. You will find an in-depth lesson on conclusions here:

How to Write an Effective Task 2 Conclusion

How many paragraphs should I write?

Most IELTS task 2 essays follow the same basic four paragraph structure:

  • Introduction
  • Supporting Paragraph 1
  • Supporting Paragraph 2

However, you can find more comprehensive help with structuring your Task 2 essays here:

5 Day Challenge

Do I need to plan my essay?

I would highly recommend planning your essay. A good plan acts like a map that guides you through the essay, ensuring that you give the examiner exactly what they need to award you the score you need. You can find help with planning your essays here: How to Plan an IELTS Essay

You must write at least 250 words in Writing Task 2.

I would suggest that you aim to write around 270-280 words in total. Aiming for 20-30 words more than the required amount makes you more likely to reach the word limit without setting an unrealistic goal.

Will I lose marks if I don't write enough words?

Yes, if you don't write the required number of words, you will lose marks in 'Task Achievement' for not answering the question fully. Read more here .

Can I use contractions?

No, should not use contractions when you are writing an academic essay.

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IELTS Writing Task 2: Information (FAQ)

Below are IELTS writing task 2 frequently asked questions with answers. Click the questions below to see the answers.

  • What is IELTS Writing Task 2? For writing task 2, you must write an essay which is over 250 words and you have 40 mins to do this. IELTS will provide you with the essay question.
  • How long does writing task 2 take? It is recommended to take 40 mins to plan and write your essay.
  • Can I spend more than 40 mins on my essay? You can decide the length of time to spend on your essay but I wouldn’t recommend spending more than 40 mins on it.
  • Should I write task 1 or task 2 first? It is your choice. You can decide which one to do first. Most students do task 1 first and I would recommend that. However, it is your choice.
  • What is the difference between the General Training writing task 2 and the academic task 2? There is little difference. Both the GT writing task 2 and the academic are essays which have similar topics, the same format and techniques. The only difference is that the GT essay question is slightly easier than the academic test.
  • How much is writing task 2 worth? It is worth double the marks of writing task 1. So, make sure you give yourself the full 40 minutes to write your essay.
  • What kind of essays are there in writing task 2? There are a number of different essay types: opinion essays, discussion essays, advantage /disadvantage essays, solution essays and direct question essays. Some teachers give these essay types different names. My 100 IELTS essay questions page has essay questions divided by type of essay at the bottom of the page.
  • How is writing task 2 scored? It is marked by an examiner who will assess you on 4 criteria: Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Vocabulary and Grammar. Each criteria is equal and worth 25% of your task 2 marks. Here is a link to learn more about the assessment criteria
  • Do I need to give my opinion in the essay? Only give your opinion if the instructions ask for your opinion. For example, Do you agree or disagree? this is clearly asking for your opinion. Don’t give your opinion if it doesn’t ask for it. Read the instructions carefully. Here’s a lesson to help you learn when you should and shouldn’t give your opinion in IELTS writing task 2 . Also here’s a link to a video tutorial about how to give your opinion in an IELTS  essay .
  • How long should my essay be? You must write over 250 words but there is no upper limit. For more advice, please watch this free video lesson on how many words to write .
  • What happens if I write under 250 words? You will receive a penalty from IELTS if you are under the word count. This will affect your band score for the criterion of Task Response. Here’s a link to learn more about the penalty for writing task 2 .  
  • How many paragraphs should I have? You can have either 4 or 5. You must have an introduction and conclusion. You can have either two or three body paragraphs.
  • Do I need a conclusion? Yes, you do. It is vital that you conclude your essay. If you think you are running out of time, then jump to your conclusion. Follow this link to learn the best linkers to use for your conclusion paragraph .
  • What kinds of topics will I get in writing task 2? There are common topics which appear frequently in the test. Follow this link to see a list of common topics for writing task 2 .
  • Should I write the title of the essay on my answer sheet? No, you shouldn’t. The examiner has the essay title so you do not need to repeat it on your paper. Your first sentence should be the beginning of your essay.
  • Is spelling important? Yes, the examiner will check your spelling. It is part of the criterion of vocabulary.
  • Is punctuation important? Yes, it is. This is part of the grammar marking criterion. Try to avoid using ; or : because they are not necessary. Just use commas and full stops.
  • What's the difference between an IELTS essay and a normal essay There are quite a lot of differences. Firstly, you’ve got a time limit of only 40 minutes. Secondly, you’ve got a specific word count of over 250 words. Thirdly, IELTS is testing your English grammar and vocabulary – you have to demonstrate particular skills and ability to get a particular band score. Fourthly, there is a particular essay structure and use of linking devices that is recommended to follow. Lastly, you need to get used to the different types of essay questions and how to address the tasks fully to get more marks. So quite a lot of differences really.
  • What's the difference between an opinion essay and an argumentative essay? There’s no difference. Teachers give essays different names. Some teachers call them opinion essays and some teachers call them argumentative essays. They are both essays in which you need to give your opinion because the task states “To what extend do you agree?” or something similar, directly asking what you think .
  • Can I use a pen or a pencil for writing? For IELTS writing, you can choose whether to use a pen or pencil – it’s your choice.
  • Can I get extra writing paper if I run out of space on my answer sheet? Yes, you can.  Put your hand up and the exam supervisor will come to you. You can then ask for more writing paper.
  • Can I get the official writing paper to practice with? Yes, you can.  Here’s a link to the official IELTS answer sheet for writing task 1 and 2 . You should practice writing on it before you test to estimate the number of lines you need to fill in order to complete the word requirement. Watch this video lesson to get tips about using the answer sheet.

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The Best IELTS Task 2 Writing Template

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Whether you’re taking the Academic or the General Training exam, the IELTS Writing Task 2 is always the same: write a formal essay on a social topic. So what can you do to score in IELTS Writing Task 2 academic band 9? In this post, we’ll look closely at an IELTS Writing task 2 sample that you can use as a template for Band 8 or Band 9!

Table of Contents

Introduction — sample and explanation, supporting paragraph — sample and explanation.

  • Conclusion – Sample and Explanation

How to Achieve a Band Score 8 and 9

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What’s the best IELTS essay format for Writing Task 2? Keeping in mind the demands of the IELTS writing format, here’s the essay structure I recommend:

Tree diagram showing IELTS Task 2 response structure

If you’re unsure about how word count works, check out our post on how many words to write for IELTS and the word count penalty . Now, let’s examine what this looks like in practice. See how to use this template on an IELTS Writing Task 2 sample prompt below!

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Now, take a look at IELTS essay introduction samples for an essay on this topic. Explanations about the purpose of each sentence follow!

(2) State your opinion : The author clearly states their opinion: this is not a waste of money. Notice that though they agree with part of the premise (“it is important to invest i local amenities”), they clearly reject the second part of the premise (that spending on the visual arts is a waste).

The two supporting paragraphs should include your ideas and supporting examples to answer the task question. Aim to write only two supporting paragraphs with roughly 85 words in each. Each paragraph should contain the following four sentences and stick to one idea per paragraph.

Here’s an example of one of the supporting IELTS task 2 paragraphs for the essay topic above, along with an explanation of why it works.

(2) Explain why you hold that position : The author clearly then explains why this is a good reason. Here, it’s that the spending will improve lives.

(3) Give an example that backs up your idea : The author has done this here by citing a recent study. (Note that you do not need to name specific sources or give exact statistics, since you won’t have those sources with you on test day. That said, you certainly can use more precise academic information if you feel comfortable doing so.)

Now, here’s an example of the second body paragraph of this essay, so you can see how they work together. I have again numbered the four parts of the body paragraph below. (1) States a position, (2) explains why the writer holds that position, (3) gives a specific example, and (4) summarizes the paragraph.

Conclusion — Sample and Explanation

For the conclusion, aim to write just one or two sentences that paraphrase what you’ve discussed in the essay. Try to keep to under 45 words.

The IELTS examiners are really clear on what makes a high-scoring IELTS essay. The IELTS rubric shows that you’ll be graded in four separate categories:

  • Task Achievement
  • Coherence and Cohesion
  • Lexical Resource
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy

This is why it’s so important to follow the IELTS Writing Task 2 template provide above. By using this IELTS essay writing structure, you’re ensuring that you both succeed on task achievement and get points for coherence cohesion.

The lexical resource (vocabulary) category will depend on your ability to paraphrase and use complex words correctly. Similarly, your grammatical range and accuracy score will depend on how well you use a variety of grammatical structures correctly.

Nevertheless, by using the template above, you’ll be able to focus more on showing off your vocabulary and grammar and less on meeting the demands of the task by writing a coherent essay.

At the top levels, it can be hard to differentiate among Bands 7, 8, and 9…but there are definite differences, and understanding them can help you boost your score!

The IDP explains the necessary requirements for a Band 7 essay . In short, the answer is thorough (it answers all parts of the question), and it uses a clear structure (divided clearly into discrete paragraphs). Furthermore, there’s a range of vocabulary, and the author uses both simple and complex sentence.

When you read the IDP criteria for a Band 8 essay , you’ll see that there are many similarities. However, in this case, the author has taken a more advanced approach to paragraphing and linking. They avoid sentences that last an entire paragraph or very long paragraphs that take up the whole page. They also use less common terms in their vocabulary, and use them correctly. This includes avoiding cliches and overused phrases. Finally, the essay includes a variety of complex sentence structure types.

The difference between an 8 and 9 is thus subtle—but it’s still there. Scoring differences at this level come down partly to accuracy—a level 8 essay can have “occasional inaccuracies” in word choice, spelling, and word formation, as well as grammar. However, these must be “very rare” and appear only as “slips,” or minor mistakes, in a Band 9 essay. The other major divider between band 9 and band 8 is thoroughness. Per the rubric, Band 9 essays “fully” respond to the question, while band 8 responses are merely “sufficient.” The differences between a full and sufficient response are very subtle indeed, and it ultimately depends on the quality of the essay’s supporting details.

What does this look like? Take a look at how I’ve used the IELTS Writing Task 2 template below to create two samples: one IELTS Writing Task 2 Academic Band 9 and one at Band 8. Here’s the prompt:

Keeping the template from above in mind, here’s the IELTS Writing Task 2 sample:

On the one hand, screen time can lead to an overall decline in physical health. When children pass hours frozen, watching a video, they harm their bodies and their minds. For example, doctors agree that children who spend more than the average amount of time on screens per day without moving are more likely to be obese than children who spend below average time watching screens. Therefore, minimizing static screen time is indeed a worthy goal.

However, this does not mean that the only way to do this is by getting rid of screens. Recently, programmers have developed a variety of applications that encourage children to move. By training them to dance, perform martial arts, or do calisthenics, these screen-based activities actually encourage movement. In fact, it has been noted that, on average, using such applications burn more calories per day than a game of kickball. Encouraging children to use their screen time on such applications would therefore give them the best of both worlds.

To sum up, although a sedentary lifestyle has clear dangers, screen use is not necessarily an indication that children will burden our health system; by using screens to promote, rather than replace, physical activity, we can prevent widespread health issues due to lack of movement. To this end, parents should consider encouraging children to use movement-based apps.

Word Count: 301

So just what did the author of this IELTS Writing Task 2 Academic Band 9 essay do to get such a high score? Take a look!

  • Task Response: This essay fully addresses all parts of the task: it discusses screen time, whether it is replacing physical activity, and whether this will be a problem for the health system. It also presents a fully developed position with extended and well-supported ideas: it doesn’t just say yes or no , but rather says, this is not necessarily linked.
  • Coherence and Cohesion: The author here uses a variety of cohesion words and phrases (“In fact,” “To sum up,” “To this end”) that allow the essay to read smoothly, attracting no attention. They also use paragraphing well, according to the IELTS Writing Task 2 template above.
  • Lexical Resource: The author uses a wide range of vocabulary here, correctly: words like “eradicate,” “decline,” “sedentary,” “and “calisthenics” all show a high level of natural and sophisticated language use.
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy: This author uses a wide variety of sentence types. Note that in addition to just simple and complex sentences, the author also uses a variety of constructions, including a semi-colon. Importantly, they do so correctly.

Now let’s take a look at an IELTS Writing Task 2 sample that scored an 8 band:

First, it is true that too much screen time can harm physical health overall. Staring at a screen for a long time without moving isn’t good for the body. For example, doctors say children who have above-average amounts of screen time are likely to get obesity than children who do not have much time on screens. Because of this, lowering screen time is indeed a worthy goal.

However, this does not mean that the only way to do this is by getting rid of screens. There are many applications that encourage children to move. In fact, some physical activity app activities are noted for burning as many calories as a game of kickball. Encouraging children to use their screen time on such applications would therefore give them the best of both worlds: they could enjoy screen time while staying healthy.

To conclude, a sedentary lifestyle has clear dangers. But getting rid of screens is not necessary. Instead, we can use screens to help our children move more, and this will stop our health system from becoming overwhelmed, as children will benefit from physical exercise while having fun. To this end, parents should consider encouraging children to use such apps.

Word count: 254

This author of this IELTS Writing Task 2 template Band 8 essay makes the same points as the previous (Band 9) author, but with a few key differences. Take a look!

  • Task Response: This essay sufficiently addresses all parts of the task. The argument isn’t as nuanced as in the first essay (there’s no elaboration on what the apps in the second paragraph involved, which weakens that key point), but the ideas are all here; the response overall is relevant, extended, and contains supported ideas.
  • Coherence and Cohesion: The author uses some basic transitions here: first, however, to conclude. These aren’t quite as fancy or sophisticated as in the Band 9 essay, but they are here! The paragraphing also works.
  • Lexical Resource: The author uses many vocabulary terms here, though these are more basic than in the Band 9 essay (“commonness” instead of “province,” for example, or “lowering” instead of “minimizing”). There are a handful of cases in which the author misuses terms or idioms: “gain physical activity” instead of “increase physical activity,” or “get obesity” instead of “become obese.”
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy: This author uses a variety of sentence types. However, these are often simple sentences with linking words at the beginning, with one or two complex sentences thrown in. This is fine, and shows a range of grammatical mastery, but it’s not quite as sophisticated as in the Band 9 essay.

Overall, is the Band 8 essay above bad? No! The IELTS Writing Task 2 template (band 8) worked well here. Overall, it’s a strong example of an essay responding to this prompt. However, the main differences between it and the IELTS Writing Task 2 Academic Band 9 essay have to do with fluency and sophistication.

These are factors that take time to develop. If you have a few months to prepare for the IELTS, practice reading as much complex material as you can before test day. Then, use new words and phrases as much as possible in your practice.

Band 9 scores don’t happen overnight. However, the more you polish your English skills, the closer you’ll get to achieving your goals. It can be a slow process, but you can get there! Good luck! And to boost your luck even more, you should definitely check out our complete guide to IELTS Writing Task 2 .

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Sazal Avatar

Hi Magoosh, Thanks for your valuable tips.

Magoosh Expert

You’re welcome, Sazal 🙂

Happy studying!

Anup Thapa Avatar

What grade can this example get?

yerke Avatar

Hellooooooo is it 100 % information that there must be only one idea/point per a paragraph? I have looked through other so called “9 band” essays and they contain several ideas in one supportive paragraph? I am really confused ……

It is not entirely a requirement that a paragraph has one idea only, but it is a good plan to have a core purpose for the paragraph and to make sure that the information in each paragraph must be related to that core purpose/idea. The more you jam into a single paragraph, the more likely it is that the flow and argument will be lost.

Don’t worry about absolute requirements for essay structure–if you bring a reader gently through your ideas in a way that is easy to follow, you will be in good shape! 🙂

Sami Ul Huda Avatar

Hello Sami here,

I have just started learning IELTS.

Found this essay well written for an agree or disagree up to an extend type of prompt.

May I know all the different positions that the essay prompt may ask us to take apart from agree/ disagree and agree/ disagree – up to an extend Also a suggest me the best way to prepare for them all.

Thanks in advance 🙂

Agree/disagree is one of a few common formats for IELTS Writing Task 2 questions. There are also arguments with opposing views– there you choose one side of an argument. This is like agree/disagree in many respects, but not exactly the same. The third fairly common IELTS Writing Task 2 question format is problem/solution. Here, as the name suggests, you propose a solution to a common problem that is described in the IELTS Writing prompt. To learn more, check out this podcast episode with more information about IELTS academic writing .

Syed Avatar

Thanks, useful info…. Please advise what will be the structure and easiest way to write essay having asking for advantages and disadvantages.

Iman Avatar

Can we lie in Task 2? for example, a research from a Fake Journal represents 15% of Canadians have cancer.

Do they (double check online) and deduct marks?

I wouldn’t make up crazy lies, but if you say something kind of reasonable, no one will care if it isn’t actually true. The focus here is on your English skills. 🙂

Jonaid Avatar

I would like to make especial lies in English language test. Will see what will be the outcome. But my writing skills are really poor, i have to take some advantage from big blunder lies

Just remember that the lie is only useful if you tell it in strong English! 🙂

Ramandeep Singh Ranouta Avatar

This is the best method to write an essay that ever i have seen ?

Zahed Avatar

it’s nice approach. but in this structure, how band score will we get?

I’m glad you like this template! This approach helps you get the best band score possible. However, there’s no guaranteed band score for using this template. Your band score depends on many other factors besides your general approach. Your skill level in English, how energetic you feel on test day, the specific question you get, etc. all influence your IELTS band score.

jeevenjot Avatar

thaks for appropriate tips

tech guru with amit Avatar

I do not understand reading please give me best tips and strategy for reading so I get good score in reading my exam is on 29 th september

David Recine

IELTS Reading can be challenging. Eliot’s Complete Guide to IELTS Reading can be a good place to start. Beyond that, it’s really important to think about exactly why you find Reading challenging. Identify the specific question types, passage types or reading skills that are most challenging for you. Then work on addressing those weaknesses. As you identify your weaknesses, you just might also discover your strengths, and build on them.

Zara Avatar

Hi!Thnx for the template but I have a question. May the phrase like “This essay will discuss this issue using examples to support arguments and demonstrate points” be considered as memorized? Don’t you think that an examiner can reduce the score because of this?

It’s perfectly acceptable to create a template to help you craft your essay. You wouldn’t necessarily lose points because the examiner will think that your essay is memorized; rather, you would lose points because you aren’t being specific. You should always personalize the template to the prompt given. If you replace “this issue” with something specific to the prompt, and provide 1-2 concrete points that you will discuss, then this could be a good opening sentence. You want to avoid language that is too vague and general.

Ham Avatar

Is it okay to write the whole essay in the draft then copy it to my answer sheet, because that’s what I am used to. Or should I write only the main ideas.

I think if this is what you’re used to, then it might be okay. However, keep in mind that you must write your entire response on the answer sheet before time runs out. If you have to copy an entire essay, then it might take too long! My recommendation would be to make an outline for your essay separately, and to directly write your essay on the answer sheet. 🙂 You might find this blog post helpful, if you haven’t seen it already!

Alya Kalila Avatar

Hi Magoosh, Thank you for your tips.

I have question regarded the government investment on visual arts-essay

in the statement, it is said: Government investment in the visual arts is a waste of money. in this statement, there is no information stating: (1)that the government is Local government (2) that the money spent= large portion of government budget (it still can be just a little amount of government budget)

but on your first sentence (paraphrase the task question) you mention many LOCAL government…LARGE portion”

why is that OK to say that in your essay while in the statement those information are not mentioned?

Great question, Ayla. Yes, you can specify local government when the question only mentions government. When an IELTS Writing task describes something in broad terms, you can choose to narrow down and specify the terms in your answer.

Gkbiswas Avatar

Is it always mandatory to provide the actual data while giving the examples?

It’s not mandatory to provide data to support your position, but some students do it. The graders know that you are writing an essay without any way to do research, so they don’t expect data or facts.

shalu Avatar

Is it ok to use templates in IELTS? can we use TOEFL templates in IELTS if applicable?

You can use templates to help you organize your response. The TOEFL independent essay is similar to the IELTS Task 2, and we have TOEFL templates that might be helpful , but I’d recommend sticking to templates created for the IELTS.

Arsalan Wazir Avatar

Thank you Magnoosh. Very helpful!

Faiza Ambreen Avatar

Thanks for your suggestion. However, I am still confused in writing essay( sentence structure and vocabulary).Please help!

Hi Faiza, if you tell us more about what you are confused about, we may be able to provide more specific support 🙂

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You need to write at least 250 words and justify your opinion with arguments, discussion, examples, problem outlining, proposing possible solutions and supporting your position. You will have approximately 40 minutes to finish your Essay Writing. IELTS Writing Task 2 carries more weights than Writing Task 1.

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Agree or Disagree

The questions “Do you agree or disagree?” and “To what extent do you agree?” are exactly the same and can  be answered in the same way. Downloadable PDF sample answer.

Advantages and Disadvantages

This popular question requires you to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a statement. You are NOT asked for your opinion or position and you should never give it in your answer. Downloadable PDF sample answer.

Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

The task requires you to give your opinion (level of agreement) about a statement. The key word here is “outweigh” . This means you are expected to take a position (give your opinion). Downloadable PDF sample answer.

D iscuss both points of view and give your opinion

This essay combines discussion with opinion. You are required to discuss both views and state your own opinion all with supporting details. Downloadable PDF sample answer.

Causes and Solutions

This question type requires you to identify causes or reasons of an issue and offer solutions. The topics are usually social and nothing controversial. The wording of the questions can vary. Downloadable PDF sample answer.

Ca uses and Effects

This question type is very similar to causes and solutions and requires you to identify causes or reasons of an issue or problem and discuss the effects it has. Downloadable PDF sample answer.

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Positive or Negative Development

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Mixed Questions

Mixed questions are tasks that combine the instructions from the main types above. They are very common in task 2 but candidates often get confused because they don’t conform to the main question types. Downloadable PDF sample answer.

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There are two types of writing tests that can be given. The first one is the paper-based IELTS test and the second one is the computer-delivered IELTS test . The test taker takes the paper-based test on the sheet given by the examiner. Thus, it is advisable to take the practice test based sample answer sheets that are available online. You can download the answer sheets for each section and practice your IELTS test in the answer sheets itself so that you do not have to struggle while actually taking the IELTS test. In this article, we will look into the IELTS answer sheets in which the candidates have to write their answers of Task 1 as well as Task 2.

Importance of using Answer sheets while practising

The test taker should use the answer sheet in the manner that the examiner wants him/her to use it or else there is a chance of missing the information as well as the danger of writing the correct information in the wrong places. This may, in turn, result in wastage of the whole answer sheet. Apart from this, if you know where to write the exact information, you will get some extra time to review the information. So let us examine the importance of practicing for the IELTS examination on the answer sheet.

  • The importance of practicing the IELTS exam on the answer sheet is that you will know how many words can fit into a single answer sheet so that you do not have to sit and count the words. By this, you will also be able to save time in the actual IELTS exam.
  • If one answer sheet is not enough you can take a print of another answer sheet and check for the word count. So you will get an idea of the word count while practicing itself.
  • By knowing this information in advance, you can concentrate more on the content, grammar, and vocabulary instead of getting distracted by the word count while writing the answers.
  • While practicing on the answer sheet you will also concentrate on your handwriting, you will not exceed the lines that are given which makes your handwriting look neat.

IELTS writing task2 answer sheet :

Common misconceptions :

  • Separate IELTS writing task1 answer sheet exists.
  • Separate IELTS writing task2 answer sheet exists.

Clarification about the misconceptions: There is only one writing answer sheet in which both the tasks have to be answered.

How to fill IELTS Answer Sheet?

The answer sheet in which you are going to write your IELTS answers has different sections. Details about filling them are explained below:

  • In the first section, the test takers have to fill up the general information such as the name of the candidate, number and exam centre number which is available in the slip given to you during the registration.
  • The candidate must enter the name exactly as it is entered in the given registration slip.
  • The candidate is asked to fill their name using block letters. They are also asked to tick the correct module which they are going to attempt, whether it is Academic or General training module.
  • You should also enter the test date. Put 0 in the first box if the date/month is less than 10.
  • In the lower right-hand corner, there is one more field in the same section where you are asked to mention the current sheet number as well as the total number of sheets used.
  • You do not have to fill it at the beginning itself because you do not know how many extra sheets you are going to use.
  • You can fill this field once you are done with the IELTS test and before submitting it to the examiner.
  • In the second section, you need to write your task or the explanation for the topic given.
  • There will be a warning written which says ‘do not write after this line’ where you have to stop writing on the first page and skip to the second page.
  • It is not compulsory to use these answer sheets while practicing, but if you use these sheets, you will be benefitted. You will avoid making mistakes and also you can save some time.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 pdf – It can be very challenging for students to prepare for the IELTS exam writing task 2. Task 2 matters more in the IELTS writing task module than task 1.

Preparing for IELTS Writing Task 2 and approaching it confidently is very important to get a high band score in this module. 

One of the best resources for preparing for IELTS writing task 2 is the IELTS writing task 2 pdf.

The pdfs are very easy to download and can easily be accessed by students to get a good band score.

In this blog, I will also give you a writing task 2 pdf for the IELTS exam with a 7+ band answer. You can use those sample answers to understand how to write a 7+ band score answer for IELTS writing.

Let’s start with understanding the IELTS writing task 2!

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Format

Here you will get the type of questions you will get in the IELTS writing task 2, along with the criteria for measuring the writing task 2.

There are a total of 7 types of questions in IELTS writing task 2 that are mentioned below;

  • Opinion essay
  • Discuss both views essay
  • Positive/negative trend essay
  • Agree and disagree essay
  • Advantages and disadvantages essay
  • Problematic essay
  • Direct essay

The direct essay is the least asked essay during the exam, and the most asked essays are opinion, discussion, and agree or disagree essays.

The criteria based on which the IELTS writing task 2 score is measured;

  • Task Response.
  • Coherence and Cohesion.
  • Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)
  • Grammatical Range & Accuracy.

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Now let’s consider why you should use task 2 pdf IELTS writing. Here are some benefits of using the pdf resources to prepare for the IELTS writing task 2.

Students can easily assess and download the pdf resources and score them on their phone to access them anywhere.

The pdf I will provide here is free of cost and provides you with 7+ band score sample answers for the most asked questions in the IELTS writing task 2. 

This IELTS writing task 2 pdf contains the latest questions being asked in the IELTS writing task 2 in 2023.

These are some of the best reasons to use this pdf and get the latest IELTS writing task 2 academic topics with answers.

Tips For IELTS Writing Task 2

  • Before starting writing, analyze the given question and understand the task requirement.
  • After analyzing, write down the bullet points that you will write in your essay.
  • Clearly state in the introduction your intent of the essay. For example, if it is an agree or disagree essay, then explain in the introduction whether you agree or disagree.
  • Make at least 4 paragraphs; Introduction, Body Paragraph 1, Body Paragraph 2, and Conclusion.
  • Use transition verbs to connect your ideas and create a coherent flow in your essay.
  • Don’t use slang or informal language in your essay. Use a formal tone for the best result.
  • Read sample answers for every type of question, you can use our writing task 2 pdf for that purpose.
  • Practice every question type before the exam.
  • Do not forget to review your work after writing to find out any mistakes you make while writing.

In this blog, I have provided you with the IELTS writing pdf that students can use to learn how to write a 7+ band score answer for IELTS writing task 2.

Along with the pdf, you will get information about the question types in IELTS writing task 2 and the criteria for scoring writing task 2.

At the end of the blog, there are some tips that can be useful for students while writing the task 2 essay in the IELTS exam .

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This is the second section of your IELTS General Training Writing test. You should spend about 40 minutes on it.

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair. They believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an earlier age.

Do you agree or disagree?

Which types of workers do you think should benefit from early retirement?

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  • ECB reports loss of €1.3 billion (2022: zero) after release of €6.6 billion from provision for financial risks
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The European Central Bank’s (ECB’s) audited financial statements for 2023 show a loss of €1,266 million (2022: zero) which will be carried forward on the ECB’s balance sheet to be offset against future profits. This loss takes into account the full release of the provision for financial risks, amounting to €6,620 million, which partially covered losses incurred during the year. There will be no profit distribution to the euro area national central banks (NCBs) for 2023.

The loss, which followed almost two decades of substantial profits, reflects the role and necessary policy actions of the Eurosystem in fulfilling its primary mandate of maintaining price stability and has no impact on its ability to conduct effective monetary policy. The raising of key ECB interest rates to combat inflation in the euro area resulted in increased interest expenses on ECB liabilities that are subject to variable interest rates. However, interest income on the ECB’s assets did not increase to the same extent or at the same pace, since those assets largely have fixed interest rates and long maturities. The ECB is likely to incur losses over the next few years, but is then projected to return to making sustained profits. The financial strength of the ECB is further underlined by its capital and its substantial revaluation accounts, which together amounted to €46 billion at the end of 2023. In any case, the ECB can operate effectively and fulfil its primary mandate of maintaining price stability regardless of any losses.

In 2023 the ECB’s net interest expense totalled €7,193 million (2022: €900 million net interest income), mainly owing to the interest expense arising from the ECB’s net TARGET liability, which amounted to €14,236 million (2022: €2,075 million). The higher expense was due to the rise in the interest rate on the main refinancing operations (MRO), which is the rate used to remunerate this liability and which increased from an average of 0.6% in 2022 to an average of 3.8% in 2023. The rise in the MRO rate also led to increases in the interest income earned on the ECB’s share of total euro banknotes in circulation and the interest expense paid to the NCBs as remuneration of their claims in respect of foreign reserves transferred to the ECB, which amounted to €4,817 million and €1,335 million respectively (2022: €736 million and €201 million respectively). Net interest income from securities held for monetary policy purposes increased to €3,467 million (2022: €1,534 million), while net interest income on foreign reserve assets rose to €2,382 million (2022: €798 million). These increases resulted mainly from higher average euro area and US yields in 2023.

Write-downs amounted to €38 million (2022: €1,840 million), mainly stemming from unrealised price losses on a number of securities held in the US dollar and own funds portfolios.

Impairment tests were conducted on securities held by the ECB in its monetary policy portfolios, which are valued at amortised cost (subject to impairment). Based on the results of these tests, no impairment losses were recorded for these ECB portfolios.

Total staff costs increased to €676 million (2022: €652 million), owing to the higher average number of staff in 2023, predominantly in banking supervision, and salary adjustments. Other administrative expenses increased to €596 million (2022: €572 million), mainly owing to the return to full levels of activity following the pandemic, in particular in banking supervision, and the impact of inflation.

Supervisory fee income, which is derived from fees charged to recover expenses incurred by the ECB in the performance of its supervisory tasks, amounted to €654 million (2022: €594 million).

The total size of the ECB’s balance sheet decreased by €24 billion to €674 billion (2022: €699 billion). The decrease was mainly due to the gradual decline in asset purchase programme (APP) holdings as a result of the only partial reinvestment of principal payments from maturing securities in this portfolio between March and June 2023 and the complete discontinuation of such reinvestments as of July 2023.

Consolidated balance sheet of the Eurosystem

At the end of 2023 the size of the consolidated balance sheet of the Eurosystem, which comprises assets and liabilities of the euro area NCBs and the ECB vis-à-vis third parties, stood at €6,935 billion (2022: €7,951 billion). The reduction compared to the previous year was mainly due to the decrease in Eurosystem lending operations to €410 billion (2022: €1,324 billion) largely as a result of the maturing and early repayments of amounts borrowed in the third series of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTRO III). In addition, the Eurosystem’s holdings of securities held for monetary policy purposes decreased by €243 billion to €4,694 billion (2022: €4,937 billion), mainly owing to redemptions. APP holdings decreased by €228 billion to €3,026 billion and pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP) holdings decreased by €15 billion to €1,666 billion.

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  • Further details on the financial accounting and reporting policies of the ECB and the Eurosystem and on the ECB’s annual accounts can be found in Decision (EU) 2016/2247 of the ECB of 3 November 2016 on the annual accounts of the ECB (ECB/2016/35) (OJ L 347, 20.12.2016, p. 1) and Guideline (EU) 2016/2249 of the European Central Bank of 3 November 2016 on the legal framework for accounting and financial reporting in the European System of Central Banks (ECB/2016/34) (OJ L 347, 20.12.2016, p. 37) and on the ECB’s website .
  • The consolidated balance sheet of the Eurosystem is based on provisional unaudited data. The annual accounts of all the Eurosystem NCBs will be finalised by the end of May 2024, and the final annual consolidated balance sheet of the Eurosystem will be published thereafter.

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  3. IELTS Practice Academic Writing Test

    Writing Task 2 sample answer sheet (Adobe PDF 1018KB) IELTS practice Academic Writing test - Task 1 Practise Academic Writing task 2 of the IELTS Academic Writing exam, allowing you to familiarise yourself with the layout of the test.

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    Instructions 1. Tell students they are going to look at analysing Writing Task 2 questions. 2. Write on the board or powerpoint / dictate the following to students: When answering an IELTS Writing Task 2 question you should always... a) read the question carefully b) make sure your ideas are directly relevant to the question

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    IELTS Writing Answer Sheet - TASK 2 Centre No. Academic General Training Test Date Day Month Year If you need more space to write your answer, use an additional sheet and write in the space provided to indicate how many sheets you are using: Sheet of Writing Task 2 Writing Task 2 Writing Task 2 Writing Task 2 Sample Anwer

  6. PDF IELTS Academic Writing Task 2

    Academic Writing, organising paragraphs (IELTS Task 2): Worksheet 2 . Example paragraph structure: Topic sentence. Encouraging people to use bicycles or public transport would have many benefits for us as individuals and as a society. Firstly it would help us to be healthier and happier. Cycling to work

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    You should write over 250 words. In the lessons below you will learn about word count and essay length. IELTS writing task 2 is worth only about 66% of your total writing marks. Learn how your total writing score is calculated: Total Writing Score Calculations You will be marked on: Task Response (25%) Coherence & Cohesion (25%) Vocabulary (25%)

  8. IELTS Writing Task 2: The Complete Guide

    Your recommended time limit for this task is 40 minutes, and the task takes up 2/3 (66%) of your score. For a full introduction to formatting, timing, and scoring, check out " The Basic Facts of IELTS Writing Task 2 .". You need to write a 250 word minimum for your response.

  9. The Complete Guide to IELTS Writing Task 2

    The basic task 2 essay structure is four paragraphs - an introduction, two main (or body) paragraphs) and a conclusion. You are expected to give your opinion and support it with reasons and examples. You should avoid using personal examples as you should use a semi-academic style. Here are some of my task 2 sample answers from the real test.

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    Here are 4 ways you can boost your score in Writing Task 2: 1. Understand the exam. You must first understand what IELTS Writing Task 2 is, what you are expected to do and how to give the examiners what they want. This is the first stage and one that is often overlooked.

  11. IELTS Writing Task 2: Information (FAQ)

    Both the GT writing task 2 and the academic are essays which have similar topics, the same format and techniques. ... Here's a link to the official IELTS answer sheet for writing task 1 and 2. You should practice writing on it before you test to estimate the number of lines you need to fill in order to complete the word requirement.

  12. PDF IELTS Writing Task 2 Cheat Sheet

    - Step 1: Question Analysis - Step 2: Preparing To Write - Step 3: How To Write Your Introduction - Step 4: How To Write Your Body Paragraphs - Step 5: How To Write Your Conclusion - Step 6: How To Check Your Essay Section 4: Recommended Resources - Specific 'Language Learning' News Sites - Online Dictionaries/Thesaurus' - Our Resources

  13. PDF Writing Task 2 Essay structure and writing an introduction

    Procedure: introduce focus of the lesson: Writing Task 2 - Essay structures and introductions give each student a copy of Worksheet 1 and one minute to read the Task 2 question. elicit possible next steps before writing i.e. brainstorming ideas.

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    When examiners mark a task 2 essay, they award a band score (from 1, lowest; to 9, highest) for 4 different criteria: task response, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource and grammatical range and accuracy. Find out more about these criteria and how to achieve a good band score for each one

  15. The Best IELTS Task 2 Writing Template

    April 9, 2021 in IELTS Writing Task 2: Academic & General Training Whether you're taking the Academic or the General Training exam, the IELTS Writing Task 2 is always the same: write a formal essay on a social topic. So what can you do to score in IELTS Writing Task 2 academic band 9?

  16. IELTS Essay Topics with sample answer.

    IELTS Writing Task 2 (also known as IELTS Essay Writing) is the second task of your IELTS Writing test.Here, you will be presented with an essay topic and you will be scored based on your ability to respond to the topic. You need to write at least 250 words and justify your opinion with arguments, discussion, examples, problem outlining, proposing possible solutions and supporting your position.

  17. IELTS Writing Task 2

    Mixed questions are tasks that combine the instructions from the main types above. They are very common in task 2 but candidates often get confused because they don't conform to the main question types. Downloadable PDF sample answer. Band 8 and 9 sample answers for all the IELTS Writing Task 2 essay types. Learn the structure and ...

  18. PDF IELTS Writing Task 2 Cheat Sheet

    to recent IELTS writing task 2 questions in this document. I hope you find them all useful! If you have any questions at all you may contact me on [email protected] . All the best for your studies, Tim James - Founder of IELTSfreeway.com and IELTSspeedway.com Figure 1 Destination Cambridge University for some of my former IELTS students!

  19. IELTS Writing Answer Sheet

    IELTS writing task2 answer sheet : Common misconceptions : Separate IELTS writing task1 answer sheet exists. Separate IELTS writing task2 answer sheet exists. Clarification about the misconceptions: There is only one writing answer sheet in which both the tasks have to be answered. How to fill IELTS Answer Sheet?

  20. IELTS Practice Academic Writing Test 2

    Write at least 250 words. You have now reached the end of your Writing test; download the answers and see how well you have done. Downloads Academic Writing Answers - Test 2 (Adobe PDF 109KB) Writing Task 2 sample answer sheet (Adobe PDF 1018KB) Share this

  21. IELTS Writing Task 2 pdf Latest Questions with Answers

    Here you will get the type of questions you will get in the IELTS writing task 2, along with the criteria for measuring the writing task 2. There are a total of 7 types of questions in IELTS writing task 2 that are mentioned below; Opinion essay. Discuss both views essay. Positive/negative trend essay. Agree and disagree essay.

  22. PDF IELTS Writing Task 2 Cheat Sheet

    IELTS WRITING TASK 2 'CHEAT SHEET' How to Learn Vocabulary for IELTS and Life Page 1: Introduction - The 3 Step Process Page 1: Step 1 - Read - The 'What' and the 'Why' - The 'When' and the 'Where' - The 'How' Page 3: Step 2 - Record - The 'What', 'Why' and the 'When' - The 'How' Page 4: Step 3 - Review

  23. IELTS General Training Writing Test 2

    This is the second section of your IELTS General Training Writing test. You should spend about 40 minutes on it. Write about the following topic: Task 2 Some people think that having a set retirement age (e.g. 65 years) for everybody, regardless of occupation, is unfair.

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