IELTS Task 2 Writing Question Traffic Jams and Pollution Read the question below and think about how you would answer it. Compare your ideas to the sample answer that follows. With the increase in traffic jams and pollution caused by cars in big cities, some people...
IELTS Task 2 Writing – Traditional culture and modernisation Do you think that preserving traditional culture is more or less important than embracing modernisation? Read the IELTS question below and think about how you would answer this question. To what extent do...
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Sample Answer - Crime & Punishment Read the question below and think about how you would answer it. Making a note of how you will structure your essay and the ideas you could include in your paragraphs is a good idea. ‘In many...
Tips for writing a strong conclusion for an IELTS Task 2 essay It’s important to write a strong conclusion for your IELTS Task 2 essay that reinforces the main points you've made throughout your essay. Here are some tips for writing a good conclusion: Summarise your...
IELTS Task 2 Writing – Choosing the Best Conclusion – Smartphones and Technology Read the IELTS question below and think about how you would answer this question. Some people believe that technological advancements, such as the internet and smartphones, have made...
Word families for IELTS Task 2 (Technology) — Part 2 In our last free resource on word families for Task 2 (technology), the task was to read the first three paragraphs of a Task 2 answer. In today’s materials, we will look at the remainder of the essay. Read the text...
Word Families in IELTS Task 2 Writing (Technology) Read the first three paragraphs of the IELTS Task 2 Writing answer presented below then consider the questions that follow. What are the advantages and disadvantages of technology for future generations? In an era...
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Tourism) What are the advantages and disadvantages for a country or area to be reliant on tourism as a source of income? Do you think that the advantages of tourism outweigh its drawbacks for these places? In this IELTS...
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Exercise) What are the advantages and disadvantages of outdoor exercise? Before reading the model answer, can you think of three potential advantages and three potential disadvantages of outdoor exercise? Compare your...
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer (Health) A Task 2 question and sample answer is provided below. There are 10 words missing from answer. Can you think of what they could be? Check your ideas with the identified words that follow. Task 2 Question: Some...
IELTS Writing Task 2 Question and Model Answer (Climate) A Task 2 question and model answer is provided below. 10 words in the answer are underlined. Can you think of another word that you could use instead for each of those words? Check your ideas with the list of...
IELTS Task 2 Writing Question and Model Answer A Task 2 question and model answer is provided below. There are 10 grammatical errors in the answer. Can you find them? Check your ideas with the identified errors that follow. Task 2 Question: Some people argue that the...
How to Craft Effective Body Paragraphs for the IELTS Test In the IELTS test, crafting effective body paragraphs is important for showing ideas clearly and in order. Start with a clear structure: each paragraph should have a topic sentence that introduces the main...
IELTS Academic Task 1 writing sample Band 5 Report 2 Band score: approximately 5.0 The answer below would be worth a Band score of 5.0 (based on over 15 years as IELTS examiner). Click the highlighted word or words to see the correction, and scroll to the bottom of...
Ending Task 1 (Academic): what to do and what to avoid Clear final lines and useful examples Somewhere in your Task 1 report you must include an overview of the main trends or information shown. The final lines should show the examiner that your report is finished and...
Facts about the IELTS Writing test Key facts and quick tips The IELTS Writing test has two tasks: Task 1 (short report or letter) and Task 2 (essay). You have 60 minutes for both tasks. In Academic: Task 1 = 150 words (graph/report), Task 2 = 250 words (essay). In...
Common errors in IELTS writing 1 - using the word 'government' Guidance and examples Using the correct words in your IELTS test can make the difference between succeeding and having to resit the test, so make sure you’ve got the right word or phrase! In this post, we...
Topic sentences in IELTS writing: clear, logical paragraph starts Examples, explanations and practice Topic sentences in IELTS writing are very important as they help you write in a clear and logical way. The 'topic sentence' is generally the first sentence of your...