How long should your IELTS writing task 1 & task 2 be? Learn how the examiner counts your words and the recommended length of your IELTS essay. This page contains information about: IELTS Writing…
In an IELTS opinion essay for writing task 2, your introduction has a Background Statement and a Thesis Statement. You should aim for between 40 to 50 words for the length of your essay introduction.…
This lesson looks at how expand your main points for the body paragraphs in your IELTS writing task 2. This lesson follows on from two previous lessons. Make sure you read the previous lessons first:…
The introduction paragraph below was sent to me by a student in response to the following essay question. Essay Question With an increasing population communicating via the internet and text messagin…
Below is a an essay question that came in the exam this week. Directors and managers of organizations are often older people. Some people say that it is better for younger people to be leaders. To wh…
Below is a recently reported essay question with some useful ideas. This essay question appeared in 2015 and again in 2020. Read through the ideas and learn any new vocabulary. Some people think that…
This practice exercise is about improving sentences for a higher score in IELTS writing task 2. See the essay question below. There is a significant gap between rich and poor countries. Some people t…
This lesson will show you how to write a clearer thesis statement for a specific question essay. This is the introduction paragraph and is applicable to both the GT and academic paper. Many people th…
Below are some ideas for the following IELTS writing task 2 essay question. Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what extent do you agree…
Below are some ideas for the advantages and disadvantages which tourism brings to a community. These ideas can be used both for speaking part 3 and also writing task 2 in IELTS. Essay Question Over t…
Sample essay about judging success in business. This essay question asks two direct questions which you must answer about the way success in business can be measured. The essay below was written by a…
IELTS Essay Question about Banning Mobile Phones in Public Places: IELTS Writing Task 2. This essay question can appear in both the Academic and GT IELTS test. It appeared in 2020 and then in other y…
Improve your academic writing skills for IELTS writing task 2. In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages…
This lesson is about listening to a recording, taking notes and then reproducing the full written text. This is not an IELTS test practice. It is just a practice exercise to develop sharper listening…
Ideas for an opinion essay Littering in cities is an increasing problem which needs to be dealt with. Some people think that steeper fines is the best way to deal with the problem. To what extent do …
Below is an example of a complex sentence which does not have any punctuation. Not only does it lack commas but it also lacks full stops – it’s too long. This is a mistake that many students make. Th…
Here is an IELTS writing task 2 essay about management positions and gender with ideas given below. Most high level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many develop…
Here is an essay title about the function of schools in the development of a child: Some people think that schools are merely turning children into good citizens and workers, rather than benefiting t…
The essay question below is currently being used in IELTS writing task 2 and was reported last weekend. In many countries in the world, some people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think tha…
This essay question was reported on March 21st. Below is the essay question and ideas to help you write about both sides. Some people think that famous people’s support towards international aids org…
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