In this lesson you’ll learn how to answer ‘Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?’ essay questions in IELTS Writing Task 2.
It includes model answers and a template you can use with any ‘outweigh’ question.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Tips
How to use ‘the more… the more’ in IELTS Writing
Learn how to use “the more… the more” in IELTS Writing. This guide explains the grammar in simple terms and gives clear examples for Task 1 and Task 2 essays, plus practice exercises to improve your score.
How to start your IELTS essay with a strong background statement
Stuck on the first line of your IELTS essay? This is the sentence that stresses everyone out — the background statement.
In this lesson, I show you exactly what to write (without awkward synonyms or metaphors).
Learn how to write a natural, effective background statement to boost your Writing Task 2 score.
This lesson walks you through what to write, what to avoid, and how to start strong.
Includes video, examples, model answers, and a quiz to practise.
How to get ideas for IELTS Writing Task 2 essays
In this lesson you’ll learn how to get ideas for ANY IELTS Writing Task 2 essay QUICKLY.
It includes a video, and 6 strategies with examples of how to generate relevant and serious ideas both during your preparation and on test day.
IELTS opinion essays
In this lesson you’ll learn how to write an IELTS opinion essay and also how to show your opinion throughout the essay in order to hit the Band 7 criteria for Task Achievement.
It includes a video, practice question with a model answer, plus a key vocabulary list for the topic.
IELTS essay about clothes
In this lesson you’ll learn how to answer an IELTS essay about clothes. It includes high-level vocab, model answers and a quick tip to help you jump from Band 6 to Band 7.
IELTS essay about a cashless society
This IELTS Task 2 question asks you to answer two very specific questions about a cashless society. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to answer both questions fully, organise your response, use high-level vocabulary and avoid generalisations (you’ll practise ‘hedging’). You’ll also practise answering questions on this topic in the Speaking Test.
Writing Task 2 model: Competition or Cooperation?
Some people think that competition at work, at school and in daily life is a good thing. Others believe that we should try to cooperate more, rather than competing against each other.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Writing Task 2 – is it important for everyone to save money?
It is important for everyone, including young people, to save money for their future.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The one thing (most) AI IELTS Writing checkers get wrong!
In this lesson you’ll find out which Band Criteria almost all of the IELTS Writing checkers get wrong, and what you can do about it..
IELTS Task 2 positive or negative development?
In this lesson you’ll learn how to tackle IELTS Task 2 positive or negative development questions on the topic of shopping local.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Do you agree or disagree?
In this lesson you’ll learn 3 ways to structure a ‘Do you agree or disagree?’ question about whether facts or skills should be taught at school and university. It includes 2 model answers.
IELTS Writing Task 2: Two-part questions
In this lesson you’ll learn how to tackle two-part questions (also known as ‘double questions’ or ‘direct questions’) with 3 model answers.
To what extent do you agree? (essay structure options)
In this lesson you’ll learn 3 different ways of responding to ‘To what extent do you agree or disagree?’ questions and you’ll review a lot of vocabulary related to the topic of privacy.
IELTS Writing Task 2: how to answer the question
This IELTS Task 2 lesson shows you how to tackle a 2-part questions that you’ve never thought about before.
Why is there a declining interest among young people to do farming. Should young people be encouraged to do farming work?
In this lesson, we will cover: ideas, question types, hedging (‘tend to’), giving reasons (‘due to’), synonyms, how to refer to research and reference words.
The Power of Past Participles
This is your complete guide to Past Participles (3rd form) and how to use them to improve your writing and to understand more in the Listening and Reading tests.
This lesson includes 3 videos to help you get a better understanding of how to use Past Participles in different contexts.
Reference words for IELTS: SUCH
Did you know that ‘such’ is commonly used in the Reading Test to give you the right answer?
In this lesson, you’ll learn how ‘such’ works as a reference word (to refer BACK to previous information) so that you can use this high-level structure in the Writing Test.
IELTS Writing Task 2: young people and farming
This IELTS Task 2 lesson shows you how to tackle a 2-part questions that you’ve never thought about before.
Why is there a declining interest among young people to do farming. Should young people be encouraged to do farming work?
In this lesson, we will cover: ideas, question types, hedging (‘tend to’), giving reasons (‘due to’), synonyms, how to refer to research and reference words.
IELTS Writing Task 2: alternative medicine(s)
This IELTS Task 2 lesson looks at a recent question about the growing popularity of alternative medicines and treatments.
20 words you should stop using in IELTS writing
Most students don’t realise that these words are WRONG – don’t make these mistakes in your IELTS Writing Task 2.
