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Writing Task 2 Preparation
IELTS Writing Pre-Check
Are you ready for the IELTS Writing Tasks? Writing is said to be the hardest of all the four IELTS skills to master. This is not because it is more
Why The Average IELTS Student Gets a 5.5
The average student will open up their IELTS results and see a writing score of 5.5 looking back at them. For most people, this will result in a huge
IELTS Writing Task 2- Coherence and Cohesion
https://youtu.be/Dq8N3MqJju0 Below is a transcript of the video above: Hey, guys. Chris here from ieltsadvantage.com. Today, what we're going
IELTS Writing Practice: Improving Your Writing Score
IELTS Writing practice is essential for anyone who wants to improve their score, but you must know where to find real IELTS questions and you must
IELTS General Writing: Your General Training Guide
This article will show you the differences between IELTS General Writing and IELTS Academic Writing and also show you exactly where to find all the
Governments should spend more money on railways rather than roads- Sample Answer
Governments should spend more money on railways rather than roads. To what extent do you agree or disagree? One of my students attempted this
IELTS Task 2 Sample Answer- Self-Driving Cars
On 24th of June 2017, a number of my students did the test and reported the following Writing Task 2 questions: Scientists predict that in the
A Guide to Telling the IELTS Examiner Lies
I was chatting to an IELTS examiner about things that stop students doing well on their speaking and writing tests and one thing he said was really
IELTS Writing Task 2 Exercise
I recently gave the question below to a group of students and most of them made at least one major mistake that lowered their overall mark. I thought
Recent Confusing Questions
A lot of you send me your Writing questions after you do your exam. Recently, there have been a few very confusing questions. One student even emailed
IELTS Essay Topics
Most people doing IELTS Writing Task 2 get stressed out about which IELTS essay topics they will face. They worry about getting an unfamiliar topic
Skip a Line and Use a Pencil
Paragraphing When marking someone's IELTS Writing it is very frustrating when you see one big block of text. What I mean by this is a full essay that
Surveillance Essay
In many cities the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime, but some people believe these measures restrict
Task 2 Environment Essay
With the increased global demand in oil and gas, undiscovered areas of the world should be opened up to access more resources. To what extent do you
Student’s Task 2 Answer
Sometimes I like to show you a student's essay, so that you can compare it with your own and see what other people are capable of. Below is one such
Double Question on Physical Appearance
This is a tricky question because there are a few different elements to the first statement and then there are two separate questions. Here is how I
Task 2 Sample Answer- Shopping
In most developed countries shopping is not only about buying the goods you need, it is also perceived as entertainment. Is it a positive or negative
Latest Real Task 2 Questions
Lots of you send me your Task 2 questions, so I've decided to record them all on one page. Of course, the same questions will not come up again, but
Using Personal Pronouns in IELTS Essays
Last week I produced a video of me writing an IELTS essay live and I got lots of great feedback, but also some negative emails too. I love to receive
How to Write Like an IELTS Expert
We get lots of emails every week thanking us for our articles and resources, but they normally end with things like: I'll never be able to write like
IELTS Writing Task 2 Samples
Writing Task 2 Sample Answers: How should I use them? Writing Task 2 sample answers are great because they provide a good model for you to compare
From Band 6 to 8 in 6 Weeks
Tina is one of my 1 on 1 students and she jumped an amazing 2 bands in her writing in just 6 weeks. I decided to share her story because there are
Band 6 Student Answer with Examiner’s Report
Lots of students only require a Band 6 or 6.5 in their IELTS test and I get lots of questions every week about what a Band 6 essay looks like and what
Band 9 Student Answer With Examiner’s Report
My essay correction service has been running for just over a month now and I was delighted to mark my first Band 9 essay yesterday. This is truly a
The Danger of Synonyms
Introduction Synonyms are different words that have exactly the same or nearly the same meaning, such as male and man or third-level education and
Discuss Both Views Sample Answer- Changing Jobs
One of the lovely people using my essay correction service wrote the essay below. What do you think of it? What band score would you give it and
6 Common Mistakes in Writing Task 2
Quick Links A few weeks ago I launched our new writing correction service and after marking hundreds of essays I noticed that most students make the
Writing Task 2 Sample- Teaching Online
Giving lectures in auditoriums to large numbers of students is an old way of teaching. With the technology available today there is no justification
Cohesive Devices
Introduction Cohesive devices, sometimes called linking words, linkers, connectors, discourse markers or transitional words, are one of the most
Agree or Disagree Sample Essay – Arts at Primary Level
Some say that music, art and drama are as important as other school subjects, especially at the primary level. Do you agree or disagree? It is argued
Agree or Disagree Sample Essay- Technology
Life was better when technology was simpler. To what extent do you agree and disagree? It is argued that our lives were more fulfilling when
Using Examples in Writing Task 2
Introduction If you look at the official Writing Task 2 Marking Criteria you will notice that to get a band 9 you must: present a fully developed
Discuss Both Views Sample Essay- Mixed Schools
Some people think that it is better to educate boys and girls in separate schools. Others, however, believe that boys and girls benefit more from
Advantages and Disadvantages Sample Essay
Multinational companies are becoming increasingly common in developing countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? More and more
IELTS Essay – Balanced Approach
Lots of you have been asking me to write an essay with a balanced approach, or in other words when you agree with both sides. I normally advise my
Double Question Sample IELTS Essay – Technology
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of technology. In what ways has technology affected the types of
IELTS Writing Correction Service
https://youtu.be/115kIJuIo1A Are you ready for the IELTS Writing Test? Writing is said to be the hardest of all the four IELTS skills to master. This
IELTS Writing Samples: 100 Practice Questions
Below you'll find more than 100 IELTS Writing sample questions updated for 2019. Each of these essay questions has been taken from a real IELTS past
How to Plan an IELTS Essay
This post will show you how to make a great plan that will help you write a clear essay every time. The Benefits of Planning There are normally around
A Problem Solution Essay
Below is a problem solution essay that achieved a band score of 9. I have also included an examiner’s report to help you understand how this candidate
Aim of Education – IELTS Task 2 Sample Answer
Some people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university
Teenage Years – IELTS Task 2 Essay
This post gives you a band 9 sample answer and a structure to help you answer questions like this on test day. It is a General Training essay but is
IELTS Task 2 Essay- Some people believe that unpaid community…
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving
How to Write Effective IELTS Conclusions
This post will help you write effective conclusions for IELTS writing task 2 essay questions. It is suitable for both General Training and Academic
Writing Task 2 Sample Essay- Public Health
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have
Some people think that universities should provide graduates….Task 2 Band 9 Sample Essay
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true
IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Lesson
IELTS advantages and disadvantages questions normally give you a statement and ask you to comment on the advantages and disadvantages of that
An IELTS Task 2 Essay Most Students Got Wrong
I recently gave this question for homework to a very high-level class and unfortunately lots of them failed to answer the question correctly. This led
How to Write a Good Supporting Paragraph
Most IELTS task 2 essays follow the same basic four paragraph structure: Introduction Supporting Paragraph 1 Supporting Paragraph 2
IELTS Writing Tips
These are IELTS writing tips for people doing the academic paper, but you will also find them useful for the general paper. Most of these tips are for
IELTS Task 2 Band 9 Sample Essay- Student Behaviour
Here is a sample band 9 task 2 essay on the topic of student behaviour. In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour.
IELTS Task 2 Sample Answer- Health and Fitness
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the
IELTS Writing Task 2 Problem and Solution Essay Lesson
Problem Solution Essay This lesson on how to write a problem solution essay will: discuss common mistakes; show you how to analyse the question;
Task 2 Discussion Essay Sample (Student Rewards)
This question came up last weekend in Vietnam. Below is a sample answer. What band score would you give it? Remember that the examiner will give you
Top 10 IELTS Grammar Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
25% of your marks in the writing and speaking tests come from using appropriate grammar structures that are error free. Unfortunately, when learning a
Difference Between Band 5 and 8 in IELTS Writing Task 2 – Band Scores Explained
This post explains the difference between band 5 and band 8 task 2 answers. One of the keys to success in the IELTS writing test is understanding
IELTS Task 2 Sample Essay – Young and Old People in the Job Market
Nowadays more and more people have to compete with young people for the same jobs. What problems does this cause? What are some possible
Every Year Several Languages Die Out- Task 2 Sample Answer
Here is a sample band 9 IELTS task 2 answer on the topics of languages for you. Every year several languages die out. Some people think that it is
Every Year Several Languages Die Out- Task 2 Sample Answer
Here is a sample band 9 IELTS task 2 answer on the topics of languages dying out. Every year several languages die out. Some people think that it is
IELTS Task 2 Discussion Essay Including Examiner’s Report
Here are two sample IELTS task 2 answers on the topic of who should look after children during the day when parents are working. Last week I posted
Examples of Task 2 Discussion Essays
This question was recently on the IELTS academic paper in Vietnam. The topic is childcare. Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best
How to Write a Thesis Statement
This post will show you how to write a strong IELTS thesis statement. It will also explain why you should vary your thesis statement according to the
How to Paraphrase in the IELTS Test
Paraphrasing is an essential IELTS skill. This post will show you how to paraphrase effectively. Paraphrasing is simply re-writing a phrase or
IELTS Writing- How To Write a Complex Sentence
Introduction One of the biggest mistakes students make in IELTS writing is to try and show off and be overly ambitious with their grammar. This is
How many words should I write in the IELTS exam?
This is one of the most common questions my students ask me and it is always interesting to hear how many different opinions there
Writing Task 2 Discuss Both Views Essay Lesson
Introduction This lesson will help you answer IELTS writing task 2 discussion (or discuss both views and give your opinion) questions. These
Task Two Agree or Disagree Sample Essays
This article will help you answer task 2 opinion essays and give you two sample answers. This will focus on IELTS task 2 opinion (agree or disagree)
How to Think of Ideas for Writing Task 2
This post will show you my strategies for thinking of better ideas for Writing Task 2 questions. One of the biggest fears students have is opening
Understanding and Analyzing IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions
This article will help you understand IELTS writing questions and answer these questions more effectively. One of the main reasons students fail to
How To Write an Effective Introduction For IELTS Writing Task 2
IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction This post will help you write better introductions in your Task 2 IELTS essays and show the specific sentences I
10 Most Common IELTS Writing Task 2 Topics
The post will give you the 10 most common IELTS Writing Task 2 topics. IELTS Writing Topics A question my students keep asking, again and again, is
IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Structures
IELTS Essay Structures Knowing how to structure your IELTS Writing Task 2 essay is an essential skill that can make the difference between the
IELTS Agree or Disagree Writing Lesson with a Sample Answer
Agree or Disagree Essays: IELTS Writing Task 2 Lesson This lesson will teach you how to write 'agree or disagree' or 'opinion' IELTS task 2 essays