Success in IELTS writing task 2 is based on using the right techniques. These free tips, model essays, lessons, videos and information will help develop the skills for writing task 2. This page will teach you how to maximise your IELTS writing task 2 score. All lessons are on this page are for both GT and Academic writing task 2.
On this page, you will find for free:
- IELTS WRITING TASK 2 TEST INFORMATION
- PRACTICE ESSAY QUESTIONS
- ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR IELTS ESSAYS
- MODEL ESSAYS
- PRACTICE LESSONS (writing skills, topic ideas etc)
1. IELTS Writing Task 2 Test Information
Learn about your IELTS writing task 2 test. All lessons and tips on this page are for both Academic and GT writing task 2.
- IELTS Writing has two tasks: Task 1 (a report) and Task 2 (an essay).
- The total time is one hour for both tasks. You should spend only 40 mins on task 2.
- The time is yourself to manage. No one will tell you when to move from task 1 to task 2.
- The essay if a formal essay. You should not use informal language in your essay.
- The instructions say “write at least 250 words”. This means you need to write over 250 words.
- Writing task 2 is worth about 66% of your total writing score. Click here: Total Writing Score Calculations
- There are four marking criteria: WRITING T2 BAND SCORES & MARKING WITH TIPS. Make sure you learn all about how your essay is scored.
The Essay Task
Below is an example task you will be given in IELTS Writing Task 2.
- You will be given a topic.
- Topics contain specific issues or opinions that you must address.
- You are given a task, such as to discuss and give an opinion.
- Examples are based on your experience of the world in general, not your personal life.
- There are FIVE ESSAY TYPES.
2. IELTS Practice Essay Questions
Practice essay questions to help you prepare ideas for topics in IELTS writing task 2. These questions have been written based on questions reported by IELTS students.
Over 100 IELTS Essay Questions (repeated topics)
3. Essential IELTS Writing Task 2 Tips
The most important writing tips for a strong IELTS essay in writing task 2. Learn about the recommended essay length, how to plan your essay, when to give your opinion and how to write an introduction etc. Some videos linked below are old, but still 100% relevant today. Click below:
4. IELTS Model Essays
IELTS Essays have a specific format, structure, style and band score requirements. These model essays are at band 9 and illustrate how an IELTS writing task 2 essay should be written. Use them as a guide to creating an essay suitable for a high band score in IELTS. Remember, language only counts for about 50% of your marks, the rest is IELTS essay techniques.
- Agree Disagree Opinion Essay: Health
- Advantages & Disadvantages Essay: Language
- Cause Solution Essay: Crime & Punishment
- Direct Questions Essay: Happiness
- Opinion Essay: Social Media
- Discussion Essay: Work
- Do Advs Outweigh Disavs Essay: Reading
- Direct Questions Essay: Family
- Direct Questions Essay: Art
- Positive or Negative Development: Social Media
- 2 Model Essays about Economy & Money /Buildings
- Model Essay & Question for Topic of Education
- Two Question Essay: Technology
- IELTS ESSAY TOPICS FOR 2024
More Writing Task 2 Tips
- Ideas for Topics Tips with Band Score Info
- Deleting Words in your Essay
- Should I indent the first word of my paragraphs?
- 10 sentences to avoid in your IELTS essay
- Video: How to add examples to your essay
- Tips: Under Words Penalty
- Can you use quotes, idioms or proverbs in your essay?
- Handwriting: Using cursive writing or not
- Video: Grammar – How to Add a Clause
- Video: Grammar – Connecting Sentences
5. Practice Lessons for Writing Task 2
Various lessons for: IELTS Essay Writing Skills, Topics, Language
- Improving Sentences for a Higher Score
- Essay Ideas: Advertising to Children in Schools
- Essay Topics for 2024
- IELTS Essay Topics Prediction 2022
- Grammar Test: Using “the” with countries and nationalities
- Paraphrasing Practice
- Using Passive Voice for Giving Opinions
- Essay Ideas: Employment Competition
- Essay Ideas: The Importance of History
- Essay Ideas: Housing & Trees
- Essay Ideas: International Aid
- Essay Ideas: City Transport
- Essay Ideas: Salaries
- Essay Ideas: Function of Schools
- Essay Ideas: Female Staff in Senior Positions
- Writing Skills: Punctuation Practice
- Writing Skills: Linking Word Practice
- Essay Ideas: Littering in Cities
- Listen and Write Dictation: Natural Disasters
- Discussion Essay with Feedback: Music Topic
- Writing Skills: Improving Sentences: Ebooks Topic
- Essay Ideas: Banning Mobile Phones
- Two Question Essay with Feedback: Judging Business Success
- Essay Ideas: Tourism and Local Communities
- Essay Ideas: Traffic & Pollution
- Writing Skills: Improving a Thesis Statement
- Writing Skills: Improving Sentences (1)
- Essay Ideas: Handwriting Skills
- Writing Skills: Linking Word Practice
- Essay Ideas: Older or Younger Leaders
- Writing Skills: Introduction Feedback
- Writing Skill: Opinion Essay Introduction Feedback
- Writing Skills: Opinion Essay Body Paragraphs
- Writing Skills: Opinion Essay Introduction
- Writing Skills: Opinion Essay Finding Main Points
- Writing Skills: Thesis Statement
- Essay Ideas: Public Services.
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