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New IELTS General Training Writing Topics and Questions 2024

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Enjoy all the newest IELTS questions and topics from 2024 for the general training exam – as well as ones from past years that may come up again!

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February 2024

Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Reported on IELTS February 1st

Read my sample here.

September 2023

Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodworking should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family.

To that extent do you agree or disagree?

Read my essay here.

Reported on IELTS September 14th

In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything.

Is this a positive or a negative development?

Reported on IELTS July 23rd

Some countries have introduced laws to limit the working hours that an employer can ask from an employee. Why are these law introduced? Is this a positive or negative trend? Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS May 24th

December 2023

On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter, explain What you lost How you lost it What you want the insurance company to do Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS January 25th

November 2022

Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.  Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS November 19th

October 2022

Some people today feel that physical money will no longer be used in the future. Others feel it will still have some uses. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Reported on IELTS October 15th

September 2022

Some believe that traffic problems in cities can best be resolved by investing in urban infrastructure while others feel there are superior solutions. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS September 29th

August 2022

These days consumers are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies. To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertising? What measures should be taken to protect them? Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS August 26th

In an era of globalization, some people think that studying abroad is the best way to attain a well-paid job while others believe other options are better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS July 7th

Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to improve their health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS June 13th

You recently bought an electric gadget for your home. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice. In this letter you should include:

• What the gadget is
• What you think about it
• Advice about other alternatives your friend could buy

Some people claim that not enough waste from homes is recycled and that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my essay here. Reported on IETLS May 29th

Companies should provide sports facilities for local communities. To what extent do you agree? Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS May 6th

Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS March 6th

Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living. What is your opinion about this? What other time in history would be interesting to live in? Read my essay here. Reported on Cambridge IELTS 16 General Training

February 2022

Some think that politicians should always be honest while others feel that there are times when they must lie. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Get the full Ebook on Patreon. Reported on IELTS February 24th

Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacations. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my essay on Patreon. Reported on IELTS February 22nd

Some people say that individuals should change jobs during their working life often while others believe that doing the same job has advantages to individuals, companies, and society. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS February 11th

In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS February 6th

January 2022

Some people believe that students should acquire working experience during their gap year instead of traveling. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS January 21st

Some people prefer activities and lifestyles in hot climates while others prefer living in cold climates. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my essay here. Reported on IELTS January 3rd

You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include

• Details about the meeting
• The problem you face
• What should be done

December 2021

Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks? Read my sample essay here. Reported on IELTS December 18th

Many wild birds and animals live in towns and cities. Some people think that the wildlife should be protected. Some think that they should be removed. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my sample here. Reported on IELTS December 13th

November 2021

The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other private vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample here. Reported on IELTS November 24th

Some people are happy to stay in the same area for their whole life, while others prefer living in many different places. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS November 11th

October 2021

Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do. Do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS October 30th

Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centers with other people, rather than living with their adult children. Is this a positive or negative development? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS October 23rd

There are different customs in different countries related to how people eat, dress, and so on. Some think that people visiting a country should behave according to customs of the country they visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Get access to this Ebook (and more) on my Patreon. Reported on IELTS October 18th

Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills. Do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS October 5th

September 2021

Not many young people in countries around the world go to and enjoy concerts and plays. Why is this the case? Should they be encouraged to attend? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS September 28th

Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my full Ebook for this question only on Patreon. Reported on IELTS September 26th

Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this new question here. Reported on IELTS September 20th

Some say that children should be taught at school to recycling and avoid waste. Others say they should learn this at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS September 17th

Some think that fathers should have time off from work after the birth of a child. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS September 13th

Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies. To what extent do you think are consumers are influenced by advertisements? What measures can be taken to protect them? Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS September 9th

Children are now facing educational, social, and commercial pressures. What are the causes of these pressures? What measures can be taken to reduce them? Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS September 4th

You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.  Write a letter to this friend. In your letter Give details of your study plans Explain why you want to get a part-time job Suggest how your friend could help you find a job Read my sample answer for this letter here. Reported on IELTS September 1st

August 202 1

There is little difference in the shops now operating in various nations. Some people think this is positive development,while other believe it is negative. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS August 24th

Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other believe that there are health benefits to living in cities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS August 19th

Some people think that students in high or secondary school can choose courses freely, others think that courses such as mathematics must be compulsory. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS August 15th

Not all drivers obey the laws while driving on roads. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to fix this problem? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS August 3rd

Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter: Describe the jacket Describe where you were seated Explain what you want to be done Read my sample answer for this letter here. Reported on IELTS August 9th

Some people believe that children should do sports so that they will grow up as healthy adults, but others feel sports are just about enjoying yourself. Discuss these both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS July 30th

Fast food has become more common in recent years. Some people think that it has a negative effect on lifestyles and diets. Do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS July 25th

Some people think that children can learn about history by visiting museums, while others feel that there are better ways to learn about history. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS July 21st

Some people believe that teacher should be strict in order to best motivate students while others say that friendly teachers are more important. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS July 19th

Some feel that good entertainers are as important to society as scientists. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this essay here. Reported on IELTS July 12th

People are annoyed or entertained by advertising but they are not affected by advertisements when making shopping decisions. To what extent you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer essay here. Reported on IELTS July 3rd

You recently attended a conference and would like to give a presentation to your colleagues about it. Write a letter to your manager and include: The topic of the conference Why you want to present about it When it could be done Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS July 23rd

You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include: Who you are The problem What you suggest they do Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS July 1st

Some people believe that wild animals should not be kept in zoos or other man-made environments as there is no longer a need for them in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported on IELTS June 28th

Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS June 8th

Many believe that reading books is a waste of time and children would be better served doing something more useful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Get access to the Ebook for this topic on my Patreon. Reported on IELTS June 4th

You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include Why you are writing Your suitability for the role How you would approach the position Read my sample answer for this letter here. Reported on IELTS June 12th

You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include Where you stayed What the problems were How they can fix your complaints Read my sample answer for this letter here. Reported on IELTS June 5th

Many students find it is harder to study at university or college compared to when they were in grade school. Why is this? What are some possible solutions for this problem? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS May 31st

Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings and birthdays. How important is it to celebrate such events? Do you think people spend too much money on these events? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS May 26th

Some people work harder than other. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative habit? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS May 22nd

Instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only alllow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS May 8th

All fathers should be entitled to time-off from work when their children are born. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my same answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS May 2nd

You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to you boss. In your letter include: Which position you are considering What questions you have about it How your boss can help you decide whether or not to apply Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS May 27th

You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include: Why public transport is important to you What problem you face Suggest what can be done to improve public transport Read my full sample answer here. Reported on IELTS May 20th

Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city. Describe your city Describe your job Describe the arrangements for him to visit you Read my sample answer for this letter here. Reported on IELTS May 12th

April 202 1

Fewer and fewer children are willing to look after their parents as they get older these days. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS April 21st

Many people are working longer hours. Why is this happening? What problems can this cause to people? Read my sample answer here. Reported on IELTS April 10th

February 202 1

Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS February 16th

Some people think parents are responsible for transporting their children to school. Others think it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS February 2nd

You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include: Details about the conference Why you want your colleague to give presentation What arrangement will you do for this conference Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS March 24th

Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include Where you live The problem What he should do Get the Ebook for this sample answer on my Patreon here. Reported on IELTS February 18th

December 2020

Some people play sport when they are young but then stop doing physical exercise when they become adults. Why is this? What can be done to solve this problem? Sample answer coming soon! Reported on IELTS December 25th

Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirties rather than at a younger age. Is this a positive or negative development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS December 6th

Your friend is going to stay in your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to your friend and include: Where the key is Instructions to look after the apartment What should he/ she do on the day of your return Read my sample answer for this question here. Reportedon IELTS December 19th

November 2020

Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS November 15th

Some people believe that family is more important than friends. To what extent do you agree and disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS November 7th

Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them. What are the problems related to this? What are some possible solutions? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS November 2nd

October 2020

Some people say that the bicycles are a good, modern means of transportation. Other say riding a bicycle has clear disadvantages. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS October 27th

Nowadays nurses should not just be required to do basic training but they must have other qualities as well to do their jobs well. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS October 17th

Some people think that one should plan detailed activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS October 7th

There are different customs in different countries related to how people eat, dress, and so on. Some think that people visiting a country should behave according to customs of the country they visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS October 2nd

Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include Where you live The problem What he should do Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS October 7th

September 2020

Some people believe that job provide both income and for a social life, while others think that friends should be made outside of work. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my sample answer for this question my Patreon. Reported on IELTS September 25th

Cooking at home is a waste of time because there are so many convenient fast food options that make life less stressful. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS September 23rd

Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in rural areas. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS September 17th

Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities in many countries for young adults. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS September 4th

Write a letter to your manager about your work from the last year. Include What you did What you think you could improve A training request Read my sample answer for this letter here. Reported on IELTS September 14th

August 2020

Many large supermarkets are being built today while the number of small shops is decreasing. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS August 24th

Some people believe that children should grow up in the city while others believe the countryside is a better choice. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here . Reported on IELTS August 21st

Write a letter to your manager about your work from the last year. Include What you did What you think you could improve A training request My sample answer for this question will be available on Patreon this week. Reported on IELTS August 24th

In many countries, people are spending more time in their workplace. Why is this? Is this a negative or positive development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS July 23rd

Many retired people today are choosing to live in other countries. What are the advantages of disadvantages of this? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS July 14th

Writing Task 2

Giving children and adolescents pocket money is common throughout the world. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this practice and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS June 12th

Many schools today require students to work without pay for companies as part of their education. Is this more advantageous to students or companies? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS June 9th

Some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS June 7th

In some countries, governments provide payments for unemployed people. How does this impact people? Is this a positive or negative development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS June 4th

Some people argue children should stay in school until the age of 18 while others think that 14 years is long enough. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS June 1st

Writing Task 1

Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city to ask about a 2 day business trip for yourself and your colleagues. Include An introduction to your office Information about the business trip Other requests Reported on IELTS June 1st

Some people like to spend their leisure time after work with co-workers while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS May 27th

Some people believe that one-on-one lessons are better for learning while others think that group lessons are superior. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS May 18th

Write a letter to a friend telling them about an interesting website you found. Tell your friend How you found it How it can help How you use it Reported on IELTS May 22

A local school is requesting ideas for renovations. Write to them and include Problems they have now Suggestions to change How they could make these changes Reported on IELTS May 18th

Write a letter to an editor of a newspaper about a mistake from a recent article. Include What the mistake was How they can correct it How to avoid this mistake in the future Reported on IETLS May 10th

Write a letter to a friend about an upcoming event in your town. Include What the event is Why they would be interested An invitation to stay with you Reported on IELTS May 9th

April 2020  

A lot of companies and organisations require employees to wear uniforms. Which kind of jobs are uniforms suitable for? Are there any disadvantages to wearing a uniform to work? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS April 30th

Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS April 10th

In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part-time jobs. Some think this is a good development while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS April 6th

The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing. Is this a positive or negative development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS April 2nd

Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about The promotion The celebration Their accommodation Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported on IELTS April 21st

March 2020  

Many feel that students today should learn practical skills at school such as car maintenance and managing a bank account. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 17th

Many people think that it is better to get advice from old rather than young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 14th

Some believe that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or health club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is enough. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 9th

Many people who drop out of school are more successful than those who complete their studies. Why does this happen? What does it require to be successful? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 6th

One good way to promote world peace is through international sporting events. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 1st

Write a letter to your friend who you recently travelled with to a foreign country. Include Why you enjoyed the trip What you are doing now An invitation to visit you now Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 9th

Write a letter to a foreign friend who has asked if they can stay with you when visiting your country. Include Why you do not have time to host them An alternate date Recommendations for what to do Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 8th

Write a letter to a friend who just moved into a new house that you are sending a gift to. Include What the gift is Why you chose it How it will be delivered Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 6rd

Write a letter to a colleague asking for assistance setting up equipment for an upcoming presentation of yours. Include What the presentation is about The equipment needed Suggestions to set it up Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 3rd

February 2020  

Due to television and the internet it is easier today for a large number of people to become famous. Is this a positive or negative development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 27th

Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English. Is this a positive or negative development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 23rd

More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones. Is this a positive or negative development? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 22nd

Some think that governments should tax unhealthy foods to encourage people to eat healthier. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 16th

These days people spend more and more time at work and less time at home. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Read my sample answer for this topic here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 12th

Some people prefer to do the same job their entire life rather than frequently changing jobs. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development? Read a similar writing topic here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 7th

Many parents feel that cell phones are harmful to children, while others do not. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 6th

It is better to children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and so on should be involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 5th

The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on. What are the causes of this? What are some possible solutions? Read my sample answer for this question here. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 1st

Writing Task 1 (A Letter)

You recently joined a sports club and are having some problems. Write to the manager and include Why you joined the club The problems you are having Some possible solutions Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 24th

Write a letter to a friend inviting them to go on vacation with you. Include Why you want to go on holiday Where you want to go Why you want them to come with you Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 23rd

Write a letter to your landlord to ask about repair work that was not completed successfully. Write What the problem was What the repairs did What you expect Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 16th

Write a letter to a friend who you borrowed something from that got damaged. In your letter Mention what you borrowed Describe how it was damaged Say how you will fix it Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 9th

Write a letter to the secretary of an institute to accept an invitation to give a talk about your country at an American university. Include Acceptance and a possible date What you will say in the talk Equipment you will need Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 7th

Write a letter to a local restaurant that is very noisy. In your letter Introduce yourself Describe the problem Say what actions you will take Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 5th

Write a letter to the editor to give your opinion about a magazine that you purchased. Include Why you bought it What you liked and disliked about it Suggestions for improvement Read my sample answer for this question. Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 1st

January 2020

Many children today are exposed to violent videogames and TV programmes. How harmful is this? What can be done to fight this problem? Reported on IELTS January 21st

Many believe that modern inventions have brought more negatives than positives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Reported on IELTS January 19th

Many university students do part-time work while studying at university. Is this a positive or negative development? Reported on IELTS January 18th

Some people feel that music should be taught in schools while others believe it is better to focus on the sciences. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Reported on IELTS January 17th

In the past, people wore clothes more closely related to their culture but today people are more likely to wear clothes from all over the world. Is this a positive or negative development? Reported on IELTS January 15th

Some believe that children should be taught from a young age how to handle money. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Reported on IELTS January 13th

Many people today think that homework is still an important part of school while others think that it is becoming outdated. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Reported on IELTS January 11th

Some people become famous at a very young age. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Reported on IELTS January 7th

In many countries, people would rather rent a house instead of buying one. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of both. Reported on IELTS January 5th

Some people feel that children should be able to choose the subjects they are interested in while others feel they should study the basic require subjects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Reported on IELTS January 1st

Write a letter to the local school in your neighborhood to give suggestions about improving its buildings and play area. Include Why they should be improved Suggestions for how When they could be improved Reported on IELTS January 21st

Write a letter to a friend who is currently moving into a new home. Write to your friend Asking about the new home Telling them you can help Describing how you can help Reported on IELTS January 19th

You were recently helped by an employee at the airport. Write to the airport to Describe the problem Talk about how you were helped Suggest how to reward the employee Reported on IELTS January 16

You visited your friend’s hometown last month and promised to meet him but you could not. Write to your friend Expressing your apology Explaining why you couldn’t meet Suggesting when to meet later Reported on IELTS January 14th

Write a letter to a friend asking for help to build your website. Include The purpose of the site Your requirements When you will need it Your expecatations of payment Reported on IELTS January 12th

Write a letter to the organiser of an annual festival that you attended last year. Include Feedback about last year An offer to volunteer Questions about the festival Reported on IELTS January 11th

Write a letter to the manager of your company to ask about providing bicycle parking. Write The purpose of the site Your requirements When you will need it Reported on IELTS January 3rd

You just finished a course and borrowed a book from the teacher but couldn’t return it on time. You would like to return the book now. Write to your teacher Describing the book Saying how helpful the book was Explaining why you didn’t return it before Reported on IELTS January 1st

December 2019

Write a letter to a friend who invited you to meet up but you missed the appointment. Apologise for not messaging Explain why you could not go Suggest another date

You work in an international company and want to request some time off to attend a family event. Write to your manager and Ask for time off Describe the event Say how you will make up time missed

You recently ate at a local restaurant with your family and want to write to the local newspaper to tell them About the restaurant What you ate Why you would/wouldn’t recommend this restaurant

A friend is planning to visit the town where you live. Write a letter to make some suggestions about The best time to visit your town The most interesting places to check out Where to find inexpensive accommodation

Your colleague loaned you a book to use in a presentation at work. Write to your friend to say What the presentation was about Why it was important How the book helped you

You recently took a trip and the tour guide was very helpful. Write a letter to the tour company to Describe the tour Talk about the tour guide Recommend a way to thank the guide

Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Read my sample answer for this question here.

Some people think that children should be taught how to cook and grow food at school. Do you agree or disagree?

Many think that all decisions within a company should be made by managers whereas others feel it is better to include employees in the process. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Many people believe there should be a curfew law so that people under the age of 18 are not out past midnight. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think it is more important to spend time developing their career while others think time with friends and family is more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

November 2019

You work for an international company and want to resign your job. Explain Why you want to resign When you plan to leave What you liked about the company

You are working for an international company and you would like to request time off for a family event. Write a letter to your boss Explaining what the celebration is Asking for the time off Explaining how you can get work done when you take time off

You had a problem with the flight staff on a recent flight. Write a letter to the airline manage to complain. Include the flight details Explain what happened Tell the manager what you want them to do

Many people believe that money is a good gift for a teenagers while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Despite greater access to school education, many adults today still cannot read or write? How does this affect them in life? What can the government do to help them?

Many people today spend more time watching sports than playing sports. Is this a positive or negative development?

In many countries today, people are renting instead of buying homes because they feel there are more advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Team sports help school students to learn valuable skills and lessons. What lessons can they learn? How can these lessons benefit them in the future?

A lot of people today move to other countries for their work. This has advantages and disadvantages for the children of such people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.

Some believe that a student’s success is mainly based on the quality of their teaching while others think it has more to do with the student’s attitude. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

October 2019

You stayed over at a friend’s house last weekend and think that you left your watch there. Thank your friend Describe your watch Tell them what you want them to do

Read my sample answer for this question here.

You are going on vacation soon. Write a letter to a friend Telling them the reason for the holiday Your plan Invite them to come with you

You and a co-worker want to make use of a company room. Write a letter to your manager to ask for permission. Include Why you need the room Which room and why Changes you will need made to the room

Write a leters to a sports club president about an upcoming event at the club you would like to propose. Include The kind of event Who should be invited Your role in the event

You are attending night classes at a local college and you are unhappy with some parts of the course. Write a letter to the school director and include What course you are studying What has made you unhappy What you expect the director to do about it

You had dinner with a family friend. Write a letter to your friend to say What you liked about the dinner Your feelings about their family Invite your friend and their family to your place

Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think there are more effective methods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Read my sample answer here: IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Gym/Exercise (General Training)

Some people think that young people should follow the examples of their elders while others feel it is natural for teenagers to question them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Nowadays people work too hard at their jobs. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help out?

Many parents, mostly mothers, stay at home to take care of the house and look after children. Many believe that the government should pay them a wage for this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People today are not as fit as they were in the past. What are the causes of this? What can governments do to deal with this issue?

Many people think that working from home in beneficial in most respects while others think that it may hurt family life. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

The number of old people is increasing. Some think this will cause problems for countries while others believe old people still have value. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

September 2019

Write a letter to your friend who is visiting a city that you know well. Recommend Places worth visiting Where to eat How to get around the city

Many people use online language translation apps today. Do the advantages of these apps outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people think nations and individuals should focus on their own personal problems rather than global ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some believe that the best way to encourage people to exercise is through sporting events like the Olympics. Others think there are better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Cultures around the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?

August 2019

You recently had a job interview which went well but you are still awaiting their decision. Write a letter to the HR manager of the company Give the job details Explain why the interview went well Ask when you will know their decision

Your friend’s parents are coming to visit your hometown. Write a letter to Tell them where they should visit Suggest where they should stay Offer to do something for them

Your child’s school is planning a field trip outside the country for 3 days and is asking for parents to come along. Write a letter Asking about the trip Explaining why you want to join Explainin how you can help out

Write a letter to a tour company manager to give your appreciation for your tour guide. Include in your letter Your tour details What you liked about the guide Ways for the manager to reward the guide 

Write a letter to a translation agency about a report that you need to have translated urgently. Include The content of your report Why you need it translated Why it is urgent

Some people believe it is important to give gifts to friends and family to show how much we care about them while others think there are better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that living in a country for a period of time is needed to learn its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that children should always ask for their parent’s advice while others feel this is not important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people prefer living in hot climates while others prefer colder countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Technology has made people less social. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that entertainers are more important than scientists and researchers. Do you agree or disagree?

Many believe that being good at a sport is a result of talent while others think that it comes from hard work. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Write a letter to a friend whose birthday party you missed. In you letter include An apology Why you missed it Questions about how fun it was

Your friend has asked you to help find a music teacher for their child. Write to your friend describing the teacher you have found. Explain why they are suitable Explain their background Explaing how they can get in touch

Write a letter to a company manager about a problem with an item that you purchased online. Describe the item Tell the manager what the problem is Explain what you want them to do

You recently took a two day course. Write feedback to the course organiser. In your letter Detail the course Explain what you liked Tell them what they should do better

At a hotel where you were staying you requested a wake-up call but it did not arrive. Write to the hotel manager Why you requested the call What the inconvenience caused What they can do to avoid this in the future

Write a letter to a college in Australia, telling them about a short training course you want to take related to your work. Include in your letter About the course Why you want to do the course Your expectations about the course

Write a letter to an organiser who booked a hotel for you for your company. Include in your letter Details about the booking What you didn’t like about the hotel What you want the organiser to do

Your company sent you abroad to take a training course and you want to extend your stay abroad. Write to your manager About the benefits of the course Why you want to stay When you will come back

Your landlord wishes to increase your rent. Write a letter to him stating Why the rent should not be increased Current issues in the apartment What you will do if he does

In many countries, people follow the latest fashions for clothes and hair very closely. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Many people imitate famous people that they read about or see on TV. Why is this done? Is this a good idea?

Celebrities sometimes give their opinions on public matters. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

Nowadays the amount of garbage on the street is a real concern.  Why is this happening? What can be done to resolve it?

Shopping has become a common pastime for many young people. Why is this the case? Should young people be encouraged to have other hobbies?

Medical science has greatly lengthened the average lifespan for most people. Some think this is a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some believe that allowing people to work after the age of 60 causes problems for both them and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some think that competitive sports should be mandatory subjects in school while others think this has a negative effect on children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people the opportunity to become famous. Is this a positive or a negative development?

With recent improvements online, it is increasingly possible for people to leave reviews for goods and services they have purchased. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Some parents think it is a good idea to let their children have mobile phones while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Nowadays a lot of people make friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some think this is good while others feel face to face interaction is important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Write a letter to the manager of a theater where your friend had an accident and they helped out. In your letter include How it happened How they helped What they can do to prevent accidents in the future

You are working for a large company that provides financial help to local community groups and your company director has asked for recommendations about which group to help next year. In your letter Include the group you want to suggest Include what you expect the company to do Explain how that will help the group

Write a letter to a young friend who will join your company next month. Include in your letter What the work done at the company is What they should bring on the first day What they will do on the first day of work

Write a letter to the manager of a restaurant near you regarding renovations that you will be having done on your apartment. Include in your letter What the repairs are How it will affect their restaurant Some possible solutions

You want to join a gym. Write a letter to a friend asking them to join with you. Include Why you want to exercise What types of exercises you are planning to do Why you want your friend to join you

Write a letter to a friend who will be looking after your apartment while you are gone. Include Where the keys are What they should take care of What to do when you come back

You friend has recently had a baby and you bought a gift. Write them a letter Explaining the gift you bought Describing the features of the gift Asking when you can come drop it off

You recently travelled by train and it was very late causing your some problems. Write to the manager of the company Telling them where you were going Describing the problems you faces Asking them to take action

You lost your driver’s license but someone found it and send it back to your address. Write a letter including Thanking them Asking where they found it Explaining why you need it

You are moving to a new city with your family. Write a letter to a real estate agent to enquire about accommodations. Include in your letter Why you are moving Where you want to live The type of accommodation required

Your local newspaper is giving out an award to the persona who has done the most to help the local community. Write to the newspaper about A person who could win How you know this person How he has helped the neighborhood

Write a letter of  invitation to a friend for a special celebration. In your letter include An invitation for your friend What the celebration is about Travel and accommodation suggestions

These days many families move to other countries for work. Some people believe that the children in these families benefit from this. However, others believe it makes life more difficult for the children. Discuss both these views.

In many countries, people are experiencing more health problems because they have unhealthy lifestyles. Why do people live unhealthy lives? What can be done about this problem?

In some countries, children under the age of 16 are not allowed to leave school by law and enter the workforce. Is this positive or negative?

Many think that secondary and high school students should learn money management as it is an important life skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some think that money is a good gift for teenagers. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some think that protecting the environment is the role of the individual while others think the government is responsible. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some think that parents reading books for entertainment to their children is a waste of thime and they should only read them serious educational books. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some think that the media should be allowed to publish personal information about citizens but others think that some restrictions should be placed on this information. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Many students do part-time work while they are studying. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people prefer the lifestyle of living in a hot country while other people like colder climates. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Write a letter to an admissions officer at a community college. Explain to them Which course you want to attend Why you want to attend this course How it related to your background

You have just returned from a conference and want to give a presentation to your colleagues. Write a letter to your manager about this. Include What the conference was about Your plans for the presentation Its impact on your company

A company is appealing to your local city council to open a factory near where you live. You and your neighbors are opposed to the idea. Write to the city council Stating why it is a bad idea Where it should be built Tell the council what you want them to do

Write a letter to your public city council to complain about garbage being left near your house. Include in your letter Who you think left it Why it is a problem What you want the city to do

Write a letter to a friend recommending a restaurant to them for a family celebration. Include in your letter The location of the restaurant Why the restaurant is suitable Suggestions for making contact

Write a letter to your local city council about the closure of a children’s playground. Include in your letter Where the park is What makes the park special Suggestions for how to keep it open

Write a letter of recommendation for a friend to help them get a job where you are currently working. Include Who the person is How you know them Why you recommend them

Many people consider money to be the most important factor for achieving happiness. Do you agree or disagree?

These days people of all ages spend more time indoors than indoors. Why is this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

Some people think that sports prepare children for work life while others think they do not. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people think that in order to learn a language well you must live in the country where that language is spoken. Do you agree or disagree?

A lot of social problems today are caused by teenagers. Many people believe this is because parents don’t spend enough time with them. Do you agree or disagree?

Many think that large international sporting events are not worth the cost for the host country. Do you agree or disagree?

Many companies today use advertisements to increase their sales. What makes an advertisement effective? Is this positive or negative for society?

Some people believe that teenagers are facing more problems in their life than they did in the past and this is  because parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people think that more money will make them happier. How important is money for happiness?

These days many families move abroad for work. Some people believe that this benefits the children in these families. Others believe that it makes their lives more difficult. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Write a letter to a hotel manager about a party that you want to arrange for somebody you know. Include in your letter Where you want to hold the party Details of the party Your budget for the party

Someone returned to you a bag that you lost with all its belongings still inside it. Write a letter to thank the person: Thank the person Explain how you lost it Explain why its belongings were so important

An item of clothing that you purchased at a store has some issues and you wish to return it. Write a letter: Describing the item in question Detailing the issues Telling the manager what you expect them to do with it

You are working at an international company and recently your responsibilities have changed and you think more training is required. Write to your boss saying How your job has changed Describing the training you need Suggesting how traning could be done efficiently

A local magazine has asked for the opinion of readers as to how the magazine could be improved. Write to the magazine Telling them why your read it What you like and dislike about it What improvements you would like to see in it

Write a letter to an online seller about an order that you have not yet received. Include in your letter The details of your order Why you need it right away What you expect the company to do

Write a letter to a friend who you spent a weekend with helping to move and hosting a party. Include in your letter What you like most about the new apartment What you did over the weekend Where and when you would like to meet again

Write a letter to a co-worker telling that about a visit you are planning to their town. Include When you will arrive The purpose of your visit Suggestions for things you can do together

One of the best methods to motivate and encourage workers is to pay them according to their level of production. Is this the best way?

Some believe that it is the responsibility of residents to maintain clean streets while others think this is the duty of the government. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

In many countries, weddings are becoming much more expensive compared to the past. What are the causes of this? Is this a positive or negative development?

In many countries the legal driving age is 18 and people have suggested raising it to 25 to reduce vehicular accidents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

An historic building in your city is in bad condition. Write to the local government. Include in your letter: Why the building is important Its present condition What action must be taken

Write a letter to your son’s friend who is coming to your town on holiday. He wants to stay with you but you cannot accommodate him. Include: An apology Reasons why he can’t stay in your home Suggestions for other accommodation

Write a letter to your friend who is travelling overseas. You have been staying at their apartment and these was a storm. Tell your friend: About the storm. About the damage What repairs must be made

You booked tickets to the theatre in advance but will not be able to make it. Write a letter to your friend: Apologising Explaining why you can’t make it Suggesting what to do with the tickets

Write a letter to your friend who wants suggestions for a product to export out of your country. Include The product you suggest The region it comes from Why it is a good product to export

Write a letter to you friend who you were not able to say goodbye to when you left. You worked together at a multinational company. Apologise to them Tell them why you left Tell them what you’ll miss about them

In our technological era, some think that print magazines and newspapers will soon cease to exist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Fast food is a part of life for many people. Some people think it has a negative effect on both lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree?

Many parents send their children on educational trips inside and outside of their country. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

Most people today have computer, laptops and telephones so they can work from home. Do you think working from home has more advantages or disadvantages?

Some believe that violent games and movies have a negative impact on people while others see them as a harmless form of relaxation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many small shops are going out of business because people prefer to shop in stores in big cities. Do the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?

The best manager is one who is warm and friendly with their staff. Do you agree or disagree?

There is an increasing amount of noise in our daily lives today. Why is this a problem? What can be done about it?

Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not do enough physical exercise. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions are there to this problem?

Some people don’t mind spending their leisure time with colleagues while others prefer keeping their private life separate from work life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people think that watching sport is a waste of free time. Do you agree or disagree?

Write a letter to invite and English-speaking friend to watch a movie with you about your country. In your letter: Include some background about the film Explain why it might interest him/her Suggest arrangements for watching the film

Write a letter to a friend asking for help with a new job you have taken that your friend has been doing for a long time with another company. In your letter, Ask about the challenges for the job Ask about possible solutions Arrange to meet and talk

You are planning to give a presentation at your company. Write a letter to a colleague asking for help. Include: When and where will the presentation be What the topic is What help you would like

Write a letter of complaint to an airline company. Give details of the flight Explain the problem Tell them what you would like done

You’re interested in a music course that you saw advertised. Expain why you’re interested Request more information Talk about your experience level

Some people say that schools do not do enough to teach young people about health. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people think watching movies is a waste of time. Do you agree or disagree?

Many people today do not know their neighbors as well as they did in the past.  What is the cause of this problem? What can be done to solve it?

Some people think that in order for a hobby to be enjoyable, it needs to be difficult in some way. Do you agree or disagree?

Your local council has asked for suggestions for how to keep the city cleaner. Write to your representative to Explain what the council can do What people can do to help How the community will benefit from a cleaner city

You work part time and are attending a course and your manager has offered to give you time off to attend your classes full time. Write to your boss informing him/her Of your decision Your gratitude Further steps to be taken

Write a letter to your manager who is leaving the company.  Include How you feel about this What you liked about working with him/her Questions about his/her future plans

A friend has asked about the details of a course that you recently complete in a training centre. Explain the course details Why your friend should take the course How the course has benefited you

You are relocating back to your country. There is some furniture that you would like to return to your friend. In your letter tell them What furniture you will be giving back Detail on the condition of the furniture How they can come and collect the furniture

A colleague at work is organising a goodbye party which you’re not able to attend. Write a letter to him. In the letter, say: Why you can’t attend Something you appreciate about him from work How you will stay in touch with him in the future

You recently attended a course in another country but had to the course in the middle and return to your country. Write a letter to your teacher: Thank him/her Tell him/her your situation Tell them what you will remember best

Write a letter inviting your friend to a family function. Tell him/her: What the occasion is What your plans are Why it is important he/she comes

You recently stayed in a hotel and after returning back home you realized you left a piece of clothing at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel including What it was Where you left it What actions you want them to take

Write a letter to the manager or a taxi company about documents that you left in one of their vehicles. Where you left them Why they are important What you want them to do

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28 Sep 2019 Task 1: Your friend is searching for a job, write a letter to your friend. • Describe the details of the job • Why it is suitable for him/her • How to apply for the job. Task 2: Some people think that children should go to nursing school before attending primary school, while other believe that it is better for children to stay all day with their families. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Thanks so much! I will add it to the list! Feel free to comment your writing below if you can remember some of it if you want feedback…

hi. is this for general training or academic?

These ones are all general training but you can find the academic ones here: https://howtodoielts.com/recent-ielts-writing-topics-2020/

Hi Dave, I see on this page https://howtodoielts.com/recent-ielts-writing-topics-2019/

another list of topics. Are the task2 general and academic topis different? I am abit cofused.

Thank you in advance,

Yes they are a bit! The general ones tend to be a bit more… general – about local politics or neighborhoods while the academic ones are more …. academic – about more formal, global issues.

nice article ! Blog About “New IELTS General Training Writing Topics”. Well done and fantastic blog. No doubt your blog will help us in the future. I enjoyed reading your post here. I see on this page https://www.k3.co.nz/ .

Really, really useful topic! I hope this thread has been updated continuously! Thanks Dave!

It will surely – sorry I’m a bit behind but will be adding new essays later this week and early next week!

Hey, do you have recent topics for Report Writing, i.e., Task 1 of IELTS Academic?

Yes I dod but they are harder to find so it is a more limited list: https://howtodoielts.com/latest-ielts-writing-task-1-2020/

Hi Thanks for sharing the questions. I think there are two pages of latest questions on your site. Hope only this page relates to general test ?

That’s right, AK!

IELTS GT CB Exam – 19.08.2020

Task 2 : Some say water is the most important natural resource for a country to have. Others say there are other natural resources ( eg: oil, gold ) for a country to have. Discuss both and give your opinion.

Thanks for commenting that – I will write a sample answer for it today.

Let me know when you get your result and best of luck!

26 SEP 2020 General test Iran TASK 2: People have different behaviors in different countries ( e.g. eating, how to dress, sit at the table) It is said that people who visit a country during a trip or business trip should behave according to the behavior of the country they visit. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Thank you – I will write about it today or tomorrow, Amir!

Hii, Amazing blog, It is really useful topics. thank you for sharing this. See this for more useful tips of IELTS https://www.pelaonline.com/ielts-preparation-online/ …

Thanks for saying so, Pamela!

Is that your blog?

Hi,My GT writing Task 2 question on 31st Oct 2020 was: Some people believe that family is more important than friends. To what extend do you agree and disagree

Thanks – I’ll write about that one today, Uttara!

Hi Dave…

Your website is quite helpful, However , I found it just a week before my test . I have received my result and I got 6.5 in writing I am planning to take the IELTS again as I need 7+ in writing. Please suggest how should I go about it Thanks.

Sure, Uttara!

When are you planning to retake it?

I would recommend signing up for a marking so that we can determine which scores you need to work on – vocabulary or grammar or cohesion/coherence or task achievement.

It might be an easy fix or it might take some more time – depends on what we learn from that!

Thanks for your reply, I will be taking the exam on 9th Feb 2021. I have almost 2 months

I am planning to sign up so that I get to know which area of mine is lacking. I need 7 in writing as per my criteria

Great, Uttara – send me a message if you want to talk in more detail!

Hi. Dave, I have a quesry. I have purchased a writing task 2 correction service ,Will I get a question to write or I have to upload on my own. Please let me know as I have not got any acknoledgment from this site as to my payment.

Sure – you should have received an email.

You can use your own question or I can provide one.

I’m sending you an email now so that we can work out the problem. Please check your junk/spam email folder just in case.

On 5-Dec-2020

Task 1: You are going to throw a party for a special occasion and planning to cook a meal for the same. Get a recipe from your friend which is special in his/her country? Explain why you are throwing a party Ask about the recipe Invite your friend for the party.

Task 2: In many places shops are opened for 24 hours for whole week and whole year. Do you think is it a good thing for customers, shop staffs and a society?

Thanks so much – I will write about those soon, Durga!

Hope you get a good result – be sure to report back!

hi Dave, 12 Dec at Irvine centre. GT writing task 2

discuss and give your own opinion on whether spending time with friends and family important or on career.

From: r/IELTS.

Thanks for reporting, Berke – I’ll write about that topic!

hi once again 🙂 I wrote this reply relate to this topic. I would very appreciate if you consider my reply shortly. I wonder this will got the score 5.5? because 5.5 points enough for me. I thank you for help in advance.

Today’s world especially the business world has been turned into a considerably competitive and challenging place for the last couple of dozen years. Therefore, people’s private life also affected by this situation intensively. In this essay, I intend to discuss both standpoint private life and business life which one should be more important for individuals and add my personal opinion. 

First of all, it is an undeniable fact that individuals spend more time in their work than they did in the past and many academic statistics have indicated this result precisely. People who are working obligate to allocate most of their time for their career inevitably. But this obligation should in a balance because a considerable number of people more focus on their career than usual, and as a consequence of this, they will have some health problem which is base on exposing high rate stress. Although have a good career brings some benefits such as terms of monetary and provide prestige, while people spent their time for a career should be in balance. 

On the other hand, other people tend to spend more time for friends and family than their career, and they also think that this situation more important than the opposite situation. Undoubtedly, friends and family have to play an important role in individuals’ private life because people need to sharing, socializing and communicating with other people. This fact markedly contributes to cognitive and mental health conditions positively, also assist people’s career to improve. Because almost all people who have a significant career in the business world have also a good relationship with friends and family in their private life. 

To summarize, in light of all these facts, from my perspective I sincerely say that both the career and the relationship with friends and family should in a balance. 

Your scores are in that range but might not quite rise to get there.

If you want full feedback: course.howtodoielts.com/band-scores-corrections

Test Taken: 02-Jan-2021 (Canada) – computer based Ielts General: Writing Task 

Task1: Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for holidays  . Tell about travel plans  . Tell about interested places you plan to visit  . Ask for suggestions for sightseeing options

Task2: Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as garden, yard or balcony

Do you think this is more advantageous or more disadvantageous? 

Thanks a ton for reporting, Tini!

Let us know the results and I’ll try to write about those topics ASAP!

Hi Dave, These were my IELTS writing questions which was on 23rd January 2021, Iran:

-Task 1: You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include:

• some details about the conference.
• why you choose your colleague to give presentation.
• what arrangement will you do for this conference

-Task 2: As the population of a nation increases, new houses are needed. Do you think it is better to build new houses in the countryside or in the cities?

Thanks a million Setareh – hoping to get a chance to write about them later today!

Let us know your result when you get it!

Hi Dave, I want to thank you for building this brilliant and useful page. It really helped me a lot in my exam. The main topics of writing tasks in my actual exams were almost the same as the topics I have worked on your page. Today, I had another exam,and thereby, feel the need want to write my writing topics again here:

Ielts General, 13 March 2021, Iran:

Task 1: You work in a company and they sent you to have training course in another country. You have finished the course and got the certificate, but you have lost the certificate. Write a letter to the Principal of the college. In your letter include: – How you lost the certificate – Why it was important for you – What you want them to do for you

Task 2: Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings or birthdays. How important is it to celebrate such events? Do you think the spend too much money on these events ?

Thanks a lot Setareh – I will try to get to writing about those topics reall soon!

13 march 2021 gt Task 1 your company sends you for a course abroad and you got a certificate there but you somehow you lost it. Write a letter to college principal to send the certificate to you. In your letter Describe how you lost it Explain why you need it now What you want the principal to do Task 2 Some people say that we are spending to much money on personal events such as wedding and birthday Why is it important to celebrate these events Do you think we are spending too much money

Thanks for sharing, Pallvi!

Appreciate all the effort to keeping the questions updated man

You’re very welcome, Katirya!

Pen and Paper Based – GT Exam on 24th April 2021

Letter to a friend who worked in your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.

• describe your city
• describe your job
• describe the arrangement for him to visit you.

More and more people wearing fashionable clothes is becoming very much important. Does this attitude of wearing fashionable clothes is a positive or negative development?

Dear Ray, It was such a pleasure to hear from you since you left Blawich. I am writing to you to inform you that shortly after you resigned from HGYT, I got a job offer with HGJ a tech company in Wencrich. I recently settled in and I could tell you its such a beautiful city. The city is up and busy e ven into the night and most of their public facilities are powered by green energy . There are also lots of tech companies  around with   lots of places to hang out with tech gurus . My current job is more of application support compared to my previous while I handled customers compliant. I investigate issues relating with my company’s software , provide solutions or escalate to our developers. I enjoy this new job role because it provides the opportunity to not just research into complains but also offer support to customers. Would you like to come around in September? There’s a direct train from Blawich to Wencrich which is about 2 hours ride. I could make arrangement to pick you up from the train station while you put up in my place, I’ve got an extra room. I have multiple tickets to visit some monumental places while I introduce you to tech guys during our Friday hang out .

Nice, Emms!

Really accurate – careful with modal verbs (can tell you) and spelling (complaints).

Keep it up!

Computer delivered-General Exam-10th May 2021 Some believe that only people with more years in a company must get promotions. What is your opinion?

Thanks, Nin – I wrote about that one before: https://howtodoielts.com/ielts-essay-promotions/

please do post the IELTS general training task 1 and task weekly topics that are given in the actual test.

Yes, that is the point of this page – I post them as I hear reports, Prahlad!

Thank you, Mr. Dave. Just one more thing, is there a way where you can evaluate my essay during your free time??

Sure! But a lot of students ask me, so you will have to sign up for a check here: Patreon.com/howtodoielts

I’ve already done that. I mean I’ve already subscribed for the basic essay access membership. Does that give access to check our essays?

It depends on which tier you have signed up for, Prahlad. I just checked and you have signed up for the $1 a month tier so I can’t check your writing at that tier.

If you want your writing checked, you will have to upgrade to one of the higher tiers.

Is that clear?

Can you check one essay as a sample so that I can subscribe to your 9$ monthly plan?? I am from India, so is there a way to use my local debit card for the payment. I don’t have a credit card as of now, Mr. Dave. Just provide me an alternative option for the payment process. One last thing how many essays will you check every month as a part of the plan?

Hi Prahlad, it is very simple on Patreon to change your membership tier.

I would recommend changing it after July 1st so that you don’t get charged twice.

For the $9 payment, I will look over the writing and give you band scores and some limited feedback.

Does that make sense to you?

Mr.Dave, can you give me your exact pricing to check more than 1 essay per week. For instance, at least 3 essays per week. I’ll decide according to that.

Do you want just the band scores or feedback and corrections as well, Prahlad?

Feedback and corrections will be fine. If you recommend band scores as well, I’ll go ahead, but it depends on how much I need to pay. I really need to achieve a band score of not less than 7, Mr. Dave, since I have been preparing for this test for more than 2 years, to be precise. I hereby request you to be considerate in charging me since it’s the last drop of my savings.

Hi Prahlad, thanks for the details.

Unfortunately, I can’t offer discounts at the moment because I’m too busy and have too many students asking for corrections. I have already kept prices low so that I can help out most studnts, not just the wealthy ones.

The price for each marking on Patreon is $29, so that would come to about $87 a week if you wanted to write that many (that is for feedback and corrections – band scores are included in that). If you want just the band scores, then it is $9 an essay and 3 a week would be $27.

The corrections never expire though so you wouldn’t have to do them every week. I would suggest, as I said before, starting with one – either the full feedback or just the band scores and then making a plan based on that.

K sure I’ll go with your initial suggestion starting with the 9$ plan.

Great, looking forward to reading your writing!

Mr.Dave, where can I post my essay as I have changed my plan subscription to the one you suggested earlier. One more thing, I need to know where I can message you since I haven’t received any replies to the earlier messages that I have posted earlier in your main blog.

Sending me a message on Patreon is the best way or you can email me at [email protected] .

I believe I replied to all your questions posted in the blog here but better to talk privately.

There’s one more thing, Mr. Dave, that I wanted to tell you. Actually, I’ve been preparing for this test for quite a while now. To be precise, it’s been more than 2 years since I have given my test. This will be my 5th attempt. However, I changed my plans in 2020 and gave my academic test. I got a letter of acceptance from the college authorities, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get my visa resulting in more than 1.5 years of loss. The main issue with me is the writing part, and I have been writing nearly hundreds of essays during this stretch. However, all I could score was 6.5 on my last general training test. I really need your help in this part since I don’t have much time left for my preparation and I’m planning to give my test by the end of next month so, as I have posted in the earlier question, check my sample essay and let me know the timeline that I need for my IELTS preparation. I will be taking the computer-based IELTS test this time. I will subscribe to your plans based on what you suggest. Thanking you for your earlier replies

Hi Prahlad, this is common and most students in my experience struggle with writing more than any other part of the exam – that’s why 90% of my work is focused on writing.

I need to know one more thing – what score are you aiming for? And you got 6.5 overall or on the writing last time?

Overall was 7 in my last attempt; however it was the writing part, especially in the general training test, that remains an unsolved puzzle. So coming to the payment methods, I have asked you whether you can give me some alternatives such as debit card or internet banking, which would be really helpful for me. Secondly, how many essays will you check every month if I opt for the 9$ monthly plan?

Hi Prahlad, I don’t have any alternative payment methods but if you are already signed up on Patreon then you can just switch to a different tier – that is the simplest option.

For the $9, I will provide you band scores for 1 speaking or writing a month. Keep in mind, that it is really just band scores and for more detailed comments and corrections, you should try one of the other tiers: https://www.patreon.com/howtodoielts

You mean Just 1 essay a Month, right? or is it more than 1 essay?

Yes, 1 essay a month, Prahlad.

If I need more than that, at least 4-5 essays per week, then what could be done in that case?

4 to 5 a week is a lot! If you want more corrections, then you can pay for additional essays for marking.

I think honestly that you should start with 1 and then after that if you want more then you can pay for additional markings.

How does that sound, Prahlad?

Great, Mr. Dave, since I need to emphasize writing, and another thing is I am on a shoestring budget but still let me know how we can work this out. I mean, is there a package where I can at least get 2-3 essays evaluated in a week. Either way, I’ll go ahead with your $9 plan.

Let’s start with the first one and then I will be able to offer you a discount I’m sure – though it will be expensive if you want several essays done a week!

Yeah sure!!

The education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

is this a general or an academic topic?

These ones are for the general training exam, Prahlad.

Thanks a lot – will write about it reall soon, Farid!

You are working in a universal organization. You need to stop this activity of yours. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter

• Why do you need to stop?
• At the time when you need to leave?
• What did you like about the organization?

Thanks Prahlad – will write about it this week when I get a chance!

Some people think young people should be free to choose his or her job, but other people think they should be realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?   Ielts General, 04 Sept 2021, India

Great, thanks for sharing with everyone, Ricky – think I’ve seen that one in the past!

Some people think that both girls and boys should be taught to cook at school. Others claim that they should not because there are more important subjects at school.

Discuss both views and express your own opinion.

Paper-based, GT, 25.09.2021

Wrote about this a few months back too, Anastasiia!

Thanks for letting us know about it!

21st Oct 2021 Sydney, AU Task 2:

Some people are happy to stay in the same area for their whole life, some prefer living in many different places.

Task 2: Question: Some people believe that increasing tax on industries will reduce the pollution whereas others believe that there are other alternative ways to reduce the pollution. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.

Task 1: You recently bought an electronic gadget for home purpose. Your friend want the same gadget and need your advice. In this letter you should include: What is this gadget What do you think about it Give advice about other alternatives your friend can buy

(Wordings might be little different but crux is same; It was asked on 5th June 22, Sunday in Ahmedabad)

Thanks Vikalp – I’ll write about both of them soon!

Date: 09/17/2022 – IELTS Genaral Task 1: Write a letter to your colleague about organizing a party Give feedback about last year’s party New ideas about this year’s party Time and place where you guys can meet up.

Task 2: Advertisements like food and toys are affecting today’s children and parents. Do you agree or disagree?

Thanks DJ – will write about them soon!

I got a 7 for the above writings and thanks for all the help

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A Complete Guide to IELTS Writing Topics Task 2

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Struggling with IELTS Writing Topics Task 2? Here's a complete guide to mastering the most frequent IELTS Writing Topics Task 2, ensuring success in your Task 2 essays!

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The IELTS Writing test is one of the four components of the IELTS exam, which consists of two tasks: Task 1 (Academic & General) and Task 2.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic

• IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic is a task where you are given a chart, table, graph, or diagram and asked to write a report describing the information in the visual.
• You will be given 20 minutes to complete this task, and your response should be between 150 and 250 words long.
• Line Graphs
• Combined Graphs

IELTS Writing Task 1 General

• IELTS Writing Task 1 General is a task where you are given a written text about a common, everyday topic and asked to write a letter about it.
• Formal Letter Writing
• Informal Letter Writing
• Semi-Formal Letter Writing

IELTS Writing Task 2

• IELTS Writing Task 2 is a task where you are given a topic and asked to write an essay discussing the issue.
• You will be given 40 minutes to complete this task, and your response should be between 250 and 350 words long.
• Opinion Essay
• Discussion Essay
• Advantages or Disadvantages Essay
• Agree or Disagree Essay
• Problem and Solution Essay
• Two-Part Questions Essay
• Direct Question Essay

The IELTS Writing module carries 25% of the total marks for the IELTS test, and each task (Task 1 and Task 2) is assessed independently by certified IELTS examiners. The marking for the writing tests will be done on factors including vocabulary , grammar , number of words used, and so on.

Now that you’ve understood the basics of IELTS writing, let’s take a look at the latest IELTS Questions Writing Task 2 Essay Topics

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The types of IELTS Questions Writing Task 2 are constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends. So, we’ll take a look at some of the most recent IELTS questions writing task 2 essay topics for IELTS Writing exam.

Let’s get started!

1. Opinion Essay

An opinion essay is an essay in which you have to explain the topic based on the opinion that you have regarding that topic. They are also called Agree/disagree essays or argumentative essays.

Here are some latest IELTS writing topics task 2 for an IELTS opinion essay with answers.

• Environmental Protection
• Travel and tourism
• Transportation
• TV or Radio
• Communication technology
• Living in Campus
• Illness and Disease
• Mobile phone
• Architecture and History
• Economic Development
• Food and Transport
• Television and Children

Sample IELTS Opinion Essay Question

Here's a IELTS writing task 2 sample for IELTS opinion essay question:

Essay Type – Opinion Essay

Introduction

• Paraphrase the topic of the essay and mention the view.

Body Paragraphs

• The extent of problems faced by homeless people cannot be solved only by providing financial assistance.
• Due to the unstable situation of homeless people, they might end up misusing the cash meant for their benefit or they might end up losing it.
• Summarize the essay and state the final view on the topic

Sample Answer

The 21st century is marked by the technological, social, and economic advancement of human civilization. However, around most countries, especially third-world nations, the problem of vagrants is still a concerning issue. There are many suggestions when it comes to the upliftment of the homeless, and one of the most popular of these is financial assistance. Although monetary aid can help the destitute in several ways, it does not improve their condition substantially. In the following paragraphs, I will explore the topic in-depth and justify my views on the same.

The predicament faced by the homeless is much more complex than meets the eye. Most of the people who cannot afford the basic necessities of life are facing such hardships due to generational poverty or lack of proper education and thereby limited employment prospects. Thus, mere financial assistance in the form of cash is insufficient in ameliorating the situation of the underprivileged and unsettled.

Furthermore, due to the transient nature of vagrants, the safety of a lump sum amount is questionable in the hands of such people. There have been many instances where individuals have faced threats and mishaps due to the possession of valuables. Also, in many cases, homeless people end up spending assistance money on harmful and illegal items. Therefore, providing such people with monetary assistance can often put their lives in danger.

Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that even the slightest degree of assistance can significantly ease the difficulties of the needful. That being said, it is important to find a long-term solution rather than providing short-term support.

In conclusion, the plight of the homeless has been a complication for ages. Thus, to overcome this problem, more sophisticated measures should be taken than giving monetary aid.

2. Discussion Essay

In a discussion essay, you’ll have to discuss for and against the given topic. Following are some latest IELTS writing topics task 2 for discussion essay with answers.

• Aging population
• Dangerous Sports
• International Car-free days
• Education and Career
• People and community
• Economic growth

Sample IELTS Discussion Essay Question

Here's a IELTS writing task 2 sample for IELTS discussion essay question:

Essay Type – Discussion Essay

• Elaborate on the topic and mention the contents of the following paragraphs.
• The benefits of online education and their impact on the future of education.
• The values of face to face learning and how it leads to better mental development.
• Summarize the essay and mention the final opinion on the topic.

Technological advancement is one of the highlights of the modern era. Today, online education has become so common that nearly all kinds of courses are available online. Preparation resources for every examination, along with video tutorials, are also provided via online platforms. It is believed by many that e-learning will replace the traditional ways of education. However, there is also a sizable chunk of the population that believes conventional methods of teaching will always be superior. In this essay, I will elaborate on the topic from both perspectives and justify why I think online education will be the preferred method of learning in the future.

There is no doubt that learning through online platforms has become a common approach for countless students. The degree of comfort and convenience enjoyed by students while studying on their personal computers is unmatched. Additionally, with the availability of numerous tools and facilities online, students can now learn in a more sophisticated and substantial manner. Also, students can access their reference material at any point in time without any hindrance when online education is concerned.

Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that classroom learning has its own advantages. The level of retention is remarkably higher when an individual learns a concept or a subject directly from a teacher in a physical environment. Since students are able to see and hear the lectures by the professor, they are able to understand and analyze the material relatively better.

Finally, the better approach to learning is greatly influenced by personal choice. That being said, with the pace at which technology is progressing, it is safe to say that online learning will be the primary mode of education in the future.

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3. Advantage or Disadvantage Essay

For this type of essay, you have to write about the positive and negative aspects of the given topic. Here are some recent IELTS writing topics task 2 essays for advantage/disadvantage essay with answers.

• Living in big cities
• Youth and Community
• Traffic and Accommodation
• Remote Environment

Sample Advantage or Disadvantage Essay Question

Here's a IELTS writing task 2 sample for Advantage or Disadvantage essay question:

Essay Type – Advantages and Disadvantages Essay

• Paraphrase the topic and state the view.
• Mention the contents of the following paragraphs.
• List the advantages of rote learning and how it is more convenient than other methods.
• Mention the disadvantages of rote learning and its negative effects.
• Summarize the topic and state the final opinion.

There have been many approaches to learning as education has evolved over the years. For the past few years, rote learning has become an inherent part of education systems and learning in general. Many students follow this method religiously for exam preparations as it is a very convenient method of learning. However, like any other approach or method, rote learning also has pros and cons. In the following paragraphs, I will elaborate on the advantages and disadvantages of memorization by repetition.

Firstly, rote memorization is one of the simplest ways of committing information to memory. This is a prime reason for this technique being so popular. Since this method allows students to learn a particular topic without understanding the meaning of the concepts, it enables them to prepare for examinations in a time-efficient manner as it takes significantly less time to cover the entire syllabus using this technique.

Au contraire, this method of memorization can have problematic consequences in the future if used far too often. If an individual learns an important topic or subject with the aid of rote learning, they might be unable to apply the knowledge from that subject in real life. As memorization by repetition indirectly obstructs mental development and growth of aptitude, people might find themselves in a plight when a situation arrives where conceptual knowledge is mandatory. Additionally, this method of learning tends to become habitual and thereby hard to change.

In conclusion, I would like to say that rote learning has become a very typical part of the present education system. Nevertheless, we must understand that such an approach does not facilitate proper learning.

4. Problem and Solution Essay

In problem and solution essays, the topic will be a problem and you’ll have to give a solution to the particular issue. Sometimes the question may also be posed as to why this particular issue happened, and you’ll have to present your opinions based on the issue.

Following are some of the latest writing task 2 essay topics for IELTS problem and cause/solution essay with answers.

• Environment
• People and Society
• Energy Resources
• Birth Rate developed in countries
• Child Obesity

Sample Question

Here's a IELTS writing task 2 sample for Problem and Solution essay question:

Essay Type – Cause/Solution Essay

• Paraphrase the topic using synonyms.
• Mention the contents of the subsequent paragraphs.
• List the major issues caused by overpopulation.
• Suggest possible solutions to overcome the mentioned problems.
• Summarize the essay and mention the solutions in brief.

The world population has reached tremendous heights over the last few decades, and today the current estimate on the number of inhabitants globally stands at 7.8 billion. The global population is rising at an alarming rate, and concurrently, this has led to numerous hardships to the entire human civilization. The adverse effects of overpopulation have not only been seen by third-world countries, but developed nations have also faced the issues caused by excessive population growth. In the following paragraphs, I will explore some pressing complications caused by excess population and possible solutions that can be implemented.

To begin with, one of the most consequential problems caused by overpopulation is the depletion of natural resources. Fossil fuels are on the verge of being completely exhausted with the rate at which they are being used by human beings. At the same time, water bodies are becoming contaminated, and the natural flora and fauna of the earth are also being destroyed for capitalist gains. Also, the overall surge in population puts an enormous strain on the government resources, availability of food and proper sheltering, etc.

In order to tackle the problem of overpopulation, people have to be educated on various aspects and topics that are typically stigmatized in various societies. Indeed, the growth in population cannot be curbed immediately. Thus, to ease the dependence of mankind on fossil fuels, alternative sources of energy must be discovered. If global superpowers and wealthy nations work in unison against the issue of excessive population growth, only then will this predicament be ameliorated.

Finally, the issues caused by overpopulation and excessive population growth cannot be improved straight away. However, we all must work towards improving this situation in order to create a better future for coming generations.

5. Direct Question Essay

For this type of essay, the topic will be a question for which you’ll have to answer based on your thoughts and experiences. Here are some of the latest IELTS writing topics task 2 for direct question essays with answers.

• Art and Technology
• Freedom of Speech
• Gender discrimination
• Different medical tradition
• Natural Resources

Sample Direct Question Essay

Here's a IELTS writing task 2 sample for IELTS Direct question essay:

Essay Type – Direct Question Essay

• Paraphrase the topic.
• Reasons behind traveling becoming common and frequent among people.
• Benefits of traveling.
• Summarize the topic and mention your answers in brief.

Visiting a foreign nation for leisure or work has become a regular affair for a majority of people in this day and age. Today, not going for a vacation at least once in a calendar year is considered outlandish and atypical. The global tourism industry has developed to quite an extent over the last few years. In this essay, I am going to explore the reasons behind this trend of traveling and mention what travelers gain from their journeys.

People in the present era travel for a variety of reasons. Some of the chief reasons for traveling are better educational services, lucrative employment opportunities and also higher standards of living. With the advancement of technology and accessibility of information by the internet, people can make their travel plans with accuracy with the help of reliable information from travel websites and blogs. Additionally, countries across the globe have recognized the importance of tourism as a contributor to the economy of a nation and therefore have relaxed the travel laws making international travel significantly straightforward.

Traveling can lead to a plethora of benefits both physically and mentally in the life of a human being. People are often engaged in full-time job roles where they dedicate most of their time and energy. Amidst such a tedious routine, travel can help people take a break from the monotony of work and recharge their energy. Travelling also presents an individual with better opportunities in terms of education, employment, and living standards which might not be available in their native country.

In conclusion, I would like to say that the rise in travel and tourism of people is a direct consequence of the development of human civilization. As we progress further into the future, such ventures are becoming more simple and convenient.

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Here are some of the latest IELTS Writing Topics for Task 2 questions types:

IELTS Writing Topics Task 2: Discussions (Discursive Essays)

• Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people think that people moving to a new country should accept a new culture in the foreign country. Others think that they should live as a separate minority group with different lifestyles. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
• Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion
• Some people say art (music, paintings, poetry etc.) can be created by any human being, while others believe that only people born with special abilities can create art. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
• The development of technology has caused environmental problems. So, some people think people should choose a simpler way of life, while others think we should use technology to solve these problems. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. However, others argue that there are still some advantages of adverts. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
• Some people think that the news media nowadays have influenced people’s lives in negative ways. Others disagree and say that it is also positive. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
• Team activities can teach more skills for life than those activities which are played alone. Explain the benefits of each and give your own view?

IELTS Writing Topics Task 2: Opinion (Argumentative Essay – Agree or Disagree) Essay

Following are the list of IELTS writing topics task 2 for IELTS Opinion Essay:

• Too much money has been spent on looking after and repairing old buildings. Therefore, we should knock down old buildings and build modern ones instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people say that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing are more beneficial to children and therefore they need more of these subjects to be included in the timetable. Do you agree or disagree?
• The advantage of English spreading as a global language will continue to outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Many students have to study subjects which they do not like. Some people think this is a complete waste of time. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
• Sending criminals to prison is not the best method of dealing with them. Education and job training are better ways to help them. Do you agree or disagree?
• Some people think the government should pay for health care and education, but other people claim that it is the individual’s responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
• Many employees may work at home with modern technology. Some people claim that it can benefit only the workers, not the employers. Is it a positive or negative development?
• The detailed description about crime will affect the people and cause many social problems. Some people say that the media should be strictly controlled. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• It is more important for a building to serve a purpose than to look beautiful. Architects shouldn’t worry about producing buildings as a work of art. Do you agree or disagree?
• Some people claim that public museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

IELTS Writing Topics Task 2: Advantages & Disadvantages Essay

Here are some of the recent IELTS writing topics task 2 for Advantages and Disadvantages Essay:

• Do you agree that the advantages cars bring outweigh the disadvantages?
• People can live and work anywhere they want to choose because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
• Food can be produced much more cheaply today because of improved fertilizers and better machinery. However, some of the methods used to do this may be dangerous to human health and may have negative effects on local communities. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
• The spread of English as a “global language” is an issue nowadays. To what extent do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
• As global trade increases between different countries, many daily necessities are produced in other countries. Such goods are usually transported a long distance. Do the benefits of this trend outweigh its drawbacks?
• It is better for students at university to live far away from home than to live at home with their parents. What are the advantages and disadvantages, and give your own opinion?
• Many museums charge people for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?

IELTS Writing Topics Task 2: Problems/Causes & Solution Essay

Let’s look at the essay topics for IELTS for Problems/ Causes & Solutions Essay Type:

• The subjects and lesson contents are decided by the authorities such as the government. Some people argue that teachers should make the choice. What are the pros and cons of each method, give some solutions?
• The speeding up of life in many areas such as travel and communication has negative effects on society at all levels— individual, national and global. Evaluate the effects?
• In some countries, the rate of crimes committed by teenagers is increasing. What are the reasons and what can be done to relieve the problem?
• The major cities in the world are growing fast, as well as their problems. What are the problems that young people living in cities are faced with? Give some solutions to these problems.
• In some countries, a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. Why is it the case? What can be done to deal with this?

IELTS Writing Topics Task 2: Two-part Question Essay

Here are the most recent IELTS writing topics for task 2 essays for IELTS Two Part questions:

• Some people believe they should keep all the money they have earned and should not pay tax to the state. What is the purpose of taxes? Why do some people refuse to pay taxes and explain the effects on society?
• People find it very difficult to speak in public or to give a presentation before an audience. Do you think public speaking skill is really important? Give reasons.
• Many people are optimistic of the 21st century and see it as an opportunity to make positive changes to the world. To what extent do you share their optimism? What changes would you like to see in the new century?
• Many people say that we have developed into a “throw-away” culture because we are filling up our environment with so many plastic bags and rubbish that we cannot fully dispose of. To what extent do you agree with this opinion and what measures can you recommend reducing this problem?
• With the increase in the use of mobile phones and computers, fewer people are writing letters. Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think letter-writing is?
• In the past, buildings often reflected the culture of a society but today all modern buildings look alike and cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. Why is it the case? Is it a good thing or bad thing?

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IELTS Writing Task 2: Most popular 50+ Essay Topics of 2024

• Last Updated On July 29, 2024
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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) writing section is a 1-hour test that comprises two questions: task 1 and task 2, which assess your vocabulary, grammar, word count, collocations, and ability to construct complex sentences with moderation and without repetition. 

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To begin, it is pivotal to understand that the IELTS essay topics vary for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training Tasks. In Task 1 of IELTS Academic, you must write a report on a graph, diagram or chart, whereas, for IELTS General Training Task 1, you must write a letter. Task 2 of the General and Academic modules is essay writing; while the topics for essays in both modules may differ, the essay writing strategy remains the same. 

Examiners use the following criteria to calculate Academic IELTS Writing Task 1 and Task 2 scores: Task Achievement, Task Response, Coherence, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Lexical Resource.

IELTS Writing Task 2 for Academic

The IELTS Academic Writing section consists of two tasks that must be completed in one hour: 

Writing Task 1

In Task 1, you are assigned a graph, visual information, table or chart, which you are required to describe in your own words. You must write a report in 150 words, accurately describing what the information in the graph or picture represents. The IELTS writing task 1 marking criteria accounts for 33% of the total IELTS writing evaluation score, and you should try to finish this part in 20 minutes or less because IELTS writing task 2 is more difficult and will take at least 40 minutes to complete.

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Writing Task 2

 IELTS writing task 2 marking criteria has a 66% weightage, where you must complete a 250-word essay in 40 minutes. Candidates must respond to a problem, a point of view, or an argument in this task, with a curated response. The essay’s content should be written with perfect grammar and focused solely on the topic. As task 2 holds more weight, candidates should devote significant time to it and ensure a properly curated essay for a good band score. 

Let us now review some fundamentals of IELTS essay structure that you can apply to this task. A typical writing piece includes an introduction, the main body consisting of a few paragraphs, and a conclusion. In the introduction, you should write the context of your issue and a thesis statement representing the main idea of your text.

The central section of your essay will discuss various facts and arguments that support or oppose the thesis statement. Finally, restate the thesis statement, bolstering it with new details from the main body. 

Here’s a list of the latest IELTS essay topics and sample questions to help you efficiently prepare for task 2 of the IELTS Writing section.

Latest IELTS Essay Topics for 202 4

IELTS essay writing topics are usually based on current events and world affairs. You will find a series of essay writing topics for IELTS in the following listicles. Also, one of the most effective ways to prepare for answering essays in the Writing section of IELTS is to work on the sample essay questions. The topic categories and essay writing samples to help students looking for the latest task 2 topics are stated below:

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Environment.

• Environmental Crisis: One of the most common topics in IELTS is the environment essay IELTS band 9. Many students, however, do not see the need to prepare for this because it is one of the most specific topics resulting in a loss of marks. 

Click here for the Environmental Crisis essay sample and answers for practice.

• Global Warming: It is common for IELTS speaking and writing sections to include questions about broad discussion topics, such as climate change, the greenhouse effect, global warming, and deforestation.

Click here for the Global Warming essay format, sample and answers for practice.

• Sustainable Energy: If you are unfamiliar with the framework and concepts of an essay, it can be a daunting task. All of the sentences must be related and formed in such a way that they provide a clear view and information. You may be penalised if you veer off-topic while writing your essay. Sustainable energy and nuclear power topics are debated topics; hence, practising them will give you an edge over your peers. 

Click here for the Sustainable Energy essay structure, sample and answers for practice.

• Fossil Fuels: The IELTS writing task 2 topics are usually based on common themes frequently discussed in the average aspirant’s daily life. One such theme is the use of renewable energy sources in place of nonrenewable resources such as fossil fuels.

Click here for the Fossil Fuels essay sample and answers for practice.

Personality

• Importance of First Impression:  IELTS examiners have a short attention span and read hundreds of essays daily. Hence, it is pivotal for you to get the start right and make a good first impression in your First Impression is Important IELTS essay.

Click here for the Personality essay sample and answers for practice.

• Hobbies: ‘Hobbies’ is a common theme in both the IELTS Writing Task 2 and the Speaking section. This is a simple, mark-fetching topic with few challenges for students taking the exam.

Click here for the Hobbies essay sample and answers for practice.

• Fashion: Fashion is a recurring topic with global themes and one of the best topics to practise your public speaking skills.

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• Importance of Leisure Activities and School Values: The IELTS Essay on Education is one of the most challenging tasks, with unpredictable questions in the exam. These education essay topics, like the Importance of leisure activities, are opinion-driven and assess students’ ability to express their knowledge and skills thoughtfully.

Click here for the Education essay sample and answers for practice.

• Government and Society: As an IELTS exam candidate, you should review as many common topics for Writing Task 2 as possible. One such common IELTS test theme is government and society, with which you should be well-acquainted. 

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• Ideal Society: Candidates should practise sample questions and answers for the Ideal Society IELTS essay to gain a firm grasp on writing and vocabulary and improve their overall band score.

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• Social Media: Social media essays are a popular topic in IELTS writing task 2. For a social media IELTS essay band 9 and similar topics, the most straightforward approach is maintaining the proper word count and being aware of various approaches to the topic.

Click here for the Social Media essay sample and answers for practice.

Business & Global Consumerism

• International Trade: Over the years, one of the topics covered in the IELTS exam has been global business. Your answer for such topics should contain everything; your responses, solutions, arguments, reasons, opinions, and evidence are critical to answering the question.

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• Management and Leadership: In any organisation, leadership and management are critical roles. Your essay for such topics should always be pertinent to the question.

Click here for the Management and Leadership essay sample and answers for practice.

• Foreign Languages: Foreign languages and language barriers are recurring themes in the IELTS writing task 2. Express your own opinions on such topics. 

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• Sports and children: Sport is a recurring theme, and the essay content should not deviate from the main points at any point in the essay.

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• Covid impact: The topics of IELTS Writing task 2 are usually drawn from current events worldwide, making Covid-19 an anticipated topic. 

Click here for the Covid 19 essay sample and answers for practice.

• Obesity: Overweight essays are among the most common topics in IELTS writing task 2. Obesity, recent trends in health among children and adults, and other similar topics may also be discussed in relation to overweight.

Click here for the Health essay sample and answers for practice.

Types of IELTS Essays

IELTS essay writing topics are usually classified under various sections. You can expect essays in the IELTS exam from any of the following types:

1. Opinion Essays 

In this essay category, you must discuss your opinion on the given topic. Naturally, the best way to score high in such essays is to have prior knowledge of common topics that are popular in the IELTS exam. 

Sample Questions:

• Most teenagers today own a smartphone. Provide your opinion to discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
• Crime novels and TV series have become quite popular in recent years. What is your opinion about these crime dramas?
• Developing nations often require international assistance. Many believe that this assistance should be monetary, while some think practical help and advice would be more beneficial. Discuss both these views along with your opinion.
• Many consider automobiles to be the biggest source of pollution in urban areas, while some believe industries are responsible for it. Explain both views and provide your opinion.
• Many people believe individuals involved with creative arts should be financially supported by the government. Some others believe they should find separate resources. Discuss each of the views and give your opinion.
• Some believe success in life comes from hard work, dedication, and motivation. While many believe success depends on other important factors like money and appearance. Discuss both views and provide your opinion. 
• Many think that governments should fund programs in search of life on other planets. However, others believe governments should focus on unresolved issues on the planet. Provide your opinion and discuss both views.

You can also check out this detailed guide on Opinion Essays to learn the appropriate structure for maximum scores!

2. Discussion Essays

In the case of discussion essays, the candidates need to put forward an explanation for or against any given topic. Such essays are the most common to appear in the IELTS exam. 

Sample Questions: 

• Many believe living in big cities comes with more advantages than residing in the countryside. Do you agree or disagree with this?
• The shopping habits of people depend more on their age group than on any other factors. Do you agree or disagree with this? 
• More and more children and minors are becoming overweight in developed nations. This is a major problem for most wealthy countries. Explain the causes and impacts of this issue.
• The internet is a great invention that brings a host of advantages for the world population. However, there are several issues in terms of security and control of personal data. Do you agree or disagree with this?
• Advertising prevents originality in people and makes them look the same and do the same. Do you agree or disagree with this?
• Parents today often tend to organise extra classes on weekends or even after school. Do you believe this is at all useful? Or do you think the education provided in school is sufficient?
• Some people believe that capital punishment should be done away with. Do you agree or disagree with this?

We have covered valuable tips & tricks to attempt Discussion Essays that can come in handy in your exam.

3. Solution Essays

For solution essays, you will have to provide a solution to a particular issue. At times, questions might be provided as to why a specific issue has occurred, and candidates have to provide their opinion on the answer.

• The massive movement of people from agricultural areas to cities in search of employment can lead to serious problems in both places. What are the problems, and how can these be solved? 

Check out our sample question and answer on Solution Essays for a more thorough explanation.

Advantage or Disadvantage Essays

In this type of essay, students have to write about a particular topic’s positive and negative sides. Such essays test your argument construction skills and how well you can use English to communicate your views as clearly and coherently as possible. 

• International tourism has greatly benefited many places. However, there have been major concerns about its impact on the local environment and inhabitants. Do the negative impacts of international tourism outweigh the benefits?
• Some countries have recently passed laws to restrict the daily working hours of employees. Explain whether this will have a positive or negative impact.
• More and more people today are visiting extreme places such as Antarctica or the Sahara desert. What are the advantages or disadvantages of such travels?
• Social media is gradually replacing in-person face-to-face contact with many people worldwide. Do the benefits of social media outweigh the disadvantages? 

Use the sample questions from the Advantage/Disadvantage Essay type to practise your writing skills.

Direct Question Essays

For this type of essay, the topics will be provided as direct questions, which students have to answer based on their experiences and thoughts.

• Shopping used to be a routine domestic task in the past. However, today, it has become more of a hobby. Is this a positive trend?
• You can get more information on these rare essay-type questions on our  Direct question essay structure blog.

Preparation Tips for IELTS Writing Task 2

Many students believe they don’t need to prepare much because they speak English reasonably well. Well, the IELTS exam is not that easy. In fact, even native English speakers may find the test difficult. As a result, candidates should prepare for this section rigorously and methodically and start early preparation.

• Begin your IELTS preparations at least 6 months before your intended test date , and ensure to devote some time daily to all 4 sections.
• Choose writing topics for both tasks, especially writing task 2, and try to write about them daily. Time yourself; remember that you must complete both tasks in one hour.
•  Spend significant time learning new vocabulary and brushing up on your grammatical skills. Following that is structured thinking, allowing you to convey your ideas logically. While writing, pay close attention to lucidity, logic, and clarity.
• You should expand your ideas because the IELTS writing task 2 could cover any topic. Go through all the resources like magazines, books, and online materials to expand your knowledge and vocabulary. Additionally, practice as many mock tests as possible. 

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How to Answer Task 2 Essays in IELTS Writing Section?

Students can employ the following steps to successfully enhance their ability to answer essays in the Writing section:

Step 1: Read and Understand the Question

The first step to nailing task 2 essays is to read and understand the question carefully. Most of the time, candidates answer the question without understanding what it demands. Candidates should carefully analyse the question, identify the question type and try to identify the keywords. Finally, they should clearly understand the instructions and then attempt to answer.

Step 2: Plan the Answer

Once students have understood the question, they need to plan the structure of the answer. This will allow candidates to organise their ideas and produce a clear and coherent response. 

Step 3: Write a Solid Introduction

The introduction of the essay should give an idea of what the essay is all about. Make sure to write an appropriate introduction conveying the gist of the essay.

Step 4: Carefully Curate the Main Body

The main body is the essential part of the essay, where you must provide the necessary details. State your points accordingly and substantiate them with explanations, examples, and other relevant data. Once done, you need to give a proper conclusion.

Tips for IELTS Writing Task 2

You can use the following tips to ace their IELTS Writing test:

Although IELTS is a difficult test to master, one can achieve a good score with systematic and consistent preparation. If you require assistance in acing your IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2, our Leap Scholar experts will provide the necessary guidance, tips, and tricks to help you pass your IELTS test with flying colours. If you are planning to prepare for the essay task in the Writing section, you can go through this comprehensive guide to get an idea about the latest IELTS essay topics. You can prepare for the essay task accordingly with the help of sample essay topics and questions provided in the above sections. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. how can you score well in ielts writing task 2.

Ans. IELTS Writing Task 2 mainly has four performance descriptors: Task Response, Cohesion & Coherence , Lexical Resource, and finally Grammatical range and accuracy. The scoring happens on four parameters, so follow these and prepare with the correct books and practice questions.

Q. What are the most popular questions asked in IELTS Writing Task 2?

Ans. The different types of questions in IELTS Writing Task 2 include: Problem/ Causes questions, Opinion questions, Advantage/ Disadvantage questions, Discussion of views, etc.

Q. What are the main themes on which IELTS Writing Task 2 questions are based on?

Ans. Some of the broad themes include Environment, Food, Health, Art, Business, Communication, Crime & Punishment and more. Ideas and topics are taken under these broad themes for question framing.

Q. Is it necessary to use complex words in IELTS Writing section?

Ans. Having a good vocabulary is an added advantage. However, difficult words should not be forcefully put in sentences. Your sentences should be organic and should fit the meaning and the context of your essays.

 Q. How to develop ideas for IELTS Writing Task 2 2024?

 Ans. The easiest ways to generate ideas for IELTS Writing Task 2 are by analysing model essays, finding ideas on google, talking to experts, watching movies, asking yourself some questions about the topic, generating main ideas from specific examples.

Q. How many mistakes are acceptable in IELTS Writing Task 2?

Ans. Making one or two mistakes is overlooked by the examiner if the overall essay is good. However, making more mistakes than that can lead to lower IELTS band score.

Q. What are the basic topics in IELTS writing task 2?

Ans. Some of the common IELTS topics for Writing Task 2 are  Art, Environment, Education, Health, Jobs and Employment, Sport, Science and Technology Friends and Family, Government and Society etc.

Q. How can I prepare for IELTS essay writing?

Ans. To prepare for IELTS essay writing, practice writing essays on a variety of topics to improve your writing skills. Focus on structuring your essays with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Familiarise yourself with different types of essay questions (e.g., opinion, discussion, problem-solution) and practice organising your thoughts coherently. Additionally, seek feedback from teachers or peers to identify and work on your weaknesses.

Q. Where can I find sample IELTS essay topics for practice?

Ans. You can find sample IELTS essay topics on official IELTS websites such as the British Council and IDP. Many educational websites and IELTS preparation books also offer a wide range of practice topics. Online forums and study groups often share essay questions from recent exams, providing a good source of up-to-date practice material.

Q. What are the typical requirements for IELTS essay word count and structure?

Ans. The IELTS essay (Task 2) requires a minimum of 250 words. It is typically structured with an introduction that presents the main idea, body paragraphs that develop this idea with supporting arguments or examples, and a conclusion that summarises the key points. It’s important to write clearly and coherently, ensuring each paragraph flows logically into the next.

Q. What are some common IELTS essay topics?

Ans. Common IELTS essay topics include education, technology, environment, health, and society. For example, you might encounter questions about the benefits and drawbacks of online education, the impact of technology on communication, environmental conservation efforts, public health issues, or social issues like the aging population. Practicing essays on these topics will help you become familiar with the kinds of questions you may face in the exam.

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Date 3/12/2022

• Task 1: The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods (wheat, maize, rice) by people in four different countries.: http://link.intergreat.com/1nh1p
• Task 2: Some people believe that it is important to spend a lot of money on family celebrations. While others think it is a waste of money. Discuss both views .

Date 8/12/2022

• Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of Australian men and women in three age groups who were employed in 1984, 2001 and 2014: http://link.intergreat.com/ZvpfA
• Task 2: In many countries, not enough students study science subjects. What are the causes ? What will be the effect on society?

Date 10/12/2022

• Task 1: The line graph show changes of employment in the USA : http://link.intergreat.com/KX11Z
• Task 2: Some people believe that success in sports depends on physical ability while others believe that there are more important factors involved success in sports. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Date 17/12/2022

• Task 1: The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. http://link.intergreat.com/esp0t
• Task 2: In many countries people increasingly talk about money (how much they earn or how much they pay for things in their daily conversations). Why? Is this a positive or negative development? http://link.intergreat.com/esp0t

Date 22/12/2022

• Task 1: The table below shows population figures for four countries for 2003 and projected figure for 2025 and 2050 (như hình http://link.intergreat.com/ozEkw )
• Task 2: Some people believe that governments should pay full course fees for students who want to study in universities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Date 26/11/2022

• Task 1: table chart và pie chart ( mixed chart)
• Task 2: Many people think modern communication technology is having some negative effects on social relationships. Do you agree or disagree? http://link.intergreat.com/1kYHG

Date 19/11/2022

• Task 1: The diagram below shows the production of olive oil: http://link.intergreat.com/cskV8
• Task 2: Some people think history has nothing or little to tell us, but others think that studying the past history can help us better understand the present. Discuss both views and give your opinion: http://link.intergreat.com/cskV8

Date 10/11/2022

• Task 1: The diagram shows a process of making a storage area from a material called concrete canvas: http://link.intergreat.com/a0sXw
• Task 2: Some people believe women are better leaders than men. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? http://link.intergreat.com/a0sXw

Date 05/11/2022

Task 1: The barcharts below shows the number of visits to a community website in the first and second year of use. http://link.intergreat.com/VmOOn

Task 2: In many countries large amounts of foods are wasted. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?

October 2022

Date 22/10/2022

Task 1: The chart below gives information about European people of different age group went to gym once a month or more between 1990 and 2010

Task 2: The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Date 13/10/2022

Task 1: The diagram below shows how oil is expected in use of production of perfume: http://link.intergreat.com/woyq4

Task 2: Many people use written language in a less formal way and in a relaxed way than in the past. Why is that so? Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Link: http://link.intergreat.com/woyq4

Date 08/10/2022

Task 1: The table below gives information about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012: http://link.intergreat.com/BWyVf

Task 2: The most important function of music is that it helps people reduce stress. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

September 2022

Date 24/09/2022

Task 1: Barchart

Task 2: Some people say we do not need printed paper newspaper anymore. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Date 17/09/2022

Task 1: Line graph

Task 2: Many parents these days work in other countries, taking their families with them. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

Date 15/09/2022

Task 1: Pie+Barchart

Task 2: Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by governments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Date 10/09/2022

Task 1: The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013.

Task 2: Some people believe that technology causes more problems for modern society than it solves. Do agree or disagree.

Date 09/09/2022 Task 1: Bar Chart http://link.intergreat.com/T4QQW

Task 2: Some people believe that one of the best ways to solve environmental problem is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other vehicles. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Date 05/09/2022

Task 1: Pie chart

Task 2: In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs. What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individuals and the society? What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters?

Date 03/09/2022

Task 1: Table

Task 2: Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think the parents should be punished instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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IELTS writing topics and answers

IELTS writing topics are extensive, and consistently finding answers for them takes practice. Below I share how I produce an essay, including thinking of ideas , building paragraphs and planning.

For these ideas and sample answers, I usually use the latest latest writing task 2 topics seen by our own students when they do the exam. 

IELTS writing task 2 topics (academic) often require simple ideas that are easy to communicate, rather than complex ideas with difficult grammar. 

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• IELTS essay topics and answers: education

IELTS essay topics and answer: globalisation

Ielts essay topics and answer: travel and transport, ielts essay topics and answer: employment, ielts essay topics and answer: employment (skills).

• IELTS essay topics and answer: gender issues
• IELTS topic and answer: education
• IELTS topic: gender issues (career)

IELTS essay topics and answer: technology

• IELTS essay topic and answer: health
• IELTS essay topics and answer: society
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Common IELTS writing task 2 topics (list)

Below is a list of the most common IELTS essay topics for task 2 questions . Click the topic to get a sample essay, vocabulary list, and a Ted Talk video (to help learn the vocabulary in context). You can also find an in-depth tutorial about IELTS vocabulary and lexical resource here.

Sport Employment Law Health Technology Politics Education Language and culture Crime Environment

IELTS essay topics, answers and ideas

Some people think that robots are important for human’s future development. Others think that robots have negative effects on society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Ideas: Definitely important, true, big advances, productivity, intelligence, machine learning, artificial intelligence, etc

Can have negative effects – Unemployment – automation – loss of jobs – safe nets need to be in place – welfare system etc Even death of citizens – Tesla accident autonomous driving –

Conc: there are too many advantages to ignore, we cannot forego these advances however more precaution and govt. Legislation could be wise.

Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others disagree and say that local authorities should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Yes, should be in the same style, keep property values higher, uniformity, conformity, and cohesion –

EG certain villages in prosperous parts of England such as Cheshire, The Cotswolds, and Howarth have extreme rules because the areas have immense cultural heritage. To place a modern MacDonald’s style restaurant in one of these areas would be tantamount to architectural vandalism .

-Great idea! Innovates an area, and introduces new flavours, styles, and ideas into stale and old areas. Your house can reflect your personality. You can make it more environmentally friendly. You can install technical innovations. Solar panels, or even solar cells in roof tiles, are available from Elon Musk’s company.

Conc: both are viable and fair, the caveat is that the law should be clear from the beginning and be permanent – changing it would be extremely unfair.

Some people spend a lot of money attending cultural or sports events. Is it a good or a bad thing? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

Body paragraph 1

Definitely a good development, gives something for people to aspire to. It also most likely begets higher revenues for the performers and promoters , which should ultimately lead to even more events. This undoubtedly leads to greater monetary and cultural wealth for a society.

Take for example the English Premier League (EPL), this entertainment spectacle has brought considerable wealth into cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and London. Higher ticket prices lead to better wages for football stars, which leads to more quality players wanting to play in the EPL, leading to a considerable increase in high net-worth individuals residing in these cities.

There has undoubtedly been a positive self-fulfilling cycle of improvement and quality, fuelled by increasing prices. Furthermore, high prices will most likely mean higher tax revenues for the government, this is definitely beneficial for society.

P2 – Same, but apply to a cultural event – ballet – opera???

IELTS essay topics and answer: education

Do you think it is better for students to work before their university studies? Why?  Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

MY ANSWER: YES! –  One position, easier to write, easier to read. 

PARAGRAPH 1 Practical experience, contacts, on the job skills. EG: Studies from the UK Government show graduates with work experience are twice as likely to find employment…..

PARAGRAPH 2 Better preparation, the chance to improve social skills, close the gap between academia and private sector, helps the student decide on future before committing long term, EG 1/6 students will change their higher education course while at uni….

Many people believe that it’s better to learn something in a group rather than individually. Do you agree or disagree?

Paragraph 1 Agree – learning in a group has many advantages Elements of teamwork can be adopted A group can utilize each person’s skill and expertise

Paragraph 2 Disagree – Individualism is better Self reliant, own the result, not dependent on others More mature way, more responsible No laggards

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IELTS essay topics and answer: education (child)

Some people believe that children should do organised activities in their free time while others believe that children should be free to do what they want to do in their free time. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

MY ANSWER: YES! –  One position, easier to write, easier to read.   

PARAGRAPH 2 Better preparation, a chance to improve social skills, close the gap between academia and private sector, helps the student decide on future before committing long term, EG 1/6 students will change their higher education course while at uni…. 

Many people believe that it’s better to learn something in a group rather than individually. Do you agree or disagree? 

Paragraph 1 Agree – learning in the group has many advantages Elements of teamwork can be adopted Group can utilize each person’s skill and expertise

Paragraph 2 Disagree – Individualism is better self-reliant, owning the result, not being dependent on others, being more mature way, and being more responsible. No laggards. 

Many people say that globalization and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

PARAGRAPH 1 -DEFINITELY DAMAGING THE ENVIRONMENT -Increased interaction between countries -Increase in goods and services traded -this means more production and, therefore more resources. EG China ‘workshop of the world’ – In many places air pollution masks are needed.

PARAGRAPH 2 -MULTINATIONALS / PROBS WITH GLOBALISATION -YES increase pollution – (this decision taken for simplicity) -Globalisation requires global solutions -these can have drastic consequences if accidents happen -EG BP Gulf of Mexico, oil spill , destroyed the local ecosystem…

Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people have not taken individual action? What could be done to encourage them to take action?

Ideas for body paragraph 1

Not taken individual action because: – Danger not immediately or directly facing them – Tragedy of the commons – Collective problem – easier to shirk responsibility

Ideas for body paragraph 2

What could be done to encourage them to take action? – Media campaigns by the government – Tax or financial incentives EG In Tokyo ……

Some believe that is the responsibility of people to take care of the environment. Others say it is the government that should take care of the environment. Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Paragraph 1 People should take care of the environment because: We are the consumers, we vote with our wallets, Throw away culture become considerably too prevalent – consumers are causing horrendous damage (Pacific Garbage Patch)

Paragraph 2 The government should take care of the environment because: They have the power to legislate Can impose fines and taxes on polluters Supposed to be guardians of the country, which means collectively they are guardians of the earth… but not true in reality

Conclusion Both should be doing more!

Some people say that protecting the environment is the government’s responsibility. Others believe that every individual should be responsible for it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Ideas for body paragraph 1 – Yes: Government’s responsibility – Policies govt could do, then country-specific example

Ideas for body paragraph 2 – Yes individual responsibility also – Action individuals could take + examples. 

Conclusion –  MY OPINION: Such a mess, such a disastrous state, such a shame, so much so that all parties need to step up and take responsibility for the state of affairs we have landed ourselves in.

In many countries, small shops and town centers are going out of business because people tend to drive to the large out-of-town stores. This results in an increase in car use, and it also means that people without cars have limited access to out-of-town stores. Do you think the advantages of such development outweigh its disadvantages?

The advantages of out-of-town shopping centres are very limited… – Slightly cheaper prices – but huge new developments contribute to the urban sprawl of cities… This reduces investment in city centres … which are much more than just places for shopping EG Vienna regularly has art exhibitions in the city centre…

– For example: those without transport are disenfranchised – Traffic on the roads – ALSO (MAIN POINT) -Some might argue they create jobs .. but really it is probably just shifting employment from one area to the other…

Parents want to achieve balance between family and career but only a few manage to achieve it. What do you think is the reason? Discuss possible solutions and provide examples.

Paragraph 1 – The reason for the imbalance The reason is work-life balance, increased competition in the workplace, changes in society, increase in the amount of working mothers puts strain on the family, EG Studies in the US show that families with two full-time parents are more likely to separate. -therefore this shows that finding the balance is incredibly difficult.

Paragraph 2 – Possible Solutions? -Regulations from the government, increasing maternity leave, more flexible working practices, reduced working week, EG France had a 35-hour working week …

Some people believe that employees should stay in the same job for the rest of their lives. Others think they should switch jobs at least once during their career. To what extent do you agree/disagree?

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IELTS essay topics, answer,s and ideas: gender issues

Nowadays both men and women spend a lot of money on beauty care. This was not so in the past. What may be the root cause of this behaviour? Discuss the reasons and possible results.

Paragraph 1 -Marketing. Beauty market for women is worth millions, consumer goods companies see similar potential for the male market. Therefore developing new ranges, e.g. Loreal for Men Expert. Therefore main reason is the potential opportunity.

Paragraph 2 -Results? -Difficult to say the results because it is still early, however general trend is in this direction, – Deodorant was considered unnecessary before the 1950s. -Market will probably grow and it will be completely normal in the future.

Some people think that men are naturally more competitive than women. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Paragraph 1 Agree – Men are more competitive Look at sporting fans, globally most are male A lot of sports historically only men participate in F1, Boxing, MMA, etc. Psychological drivers of men include: dominance, control

Paragraph 2 Agree – Men are more competitive Although it is difficult to say without sounding sexist Is it nature or nurture – difficult to say

IELTS essay topics and answer: education (student reward)

Students perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punished.To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

IELTS writing essay structure:

Intro: Paraphrase the question and state your side/argument.

Idea / Paragraph 1: they perform better in schools -definitely better Types of reward – certificate, recognition, positive reinforcement, Studies show children are sensitive and easily influenced when younger, therefore positive environment probably better…

Idea / Paragraph 2: they perform better when punished – works but too harsh for Childhood Possibly does work, but it’s old fashioned, potentially dangerous – could discourage a student for life

Conclusion: Positive better and more modern.

In today’s very competitive world, a worker has to possess multiple skills to succeed. Among the skills that a worker should possess, which skill do you think is more important, social skills or good qualifications? Explain the reasons and provide specific examples to support your answer.

Paragraph idea 1: Social skills are more important – no man is an island – idiomatic expression correctly used i.e in context We need people around us – Lacking social skills could seriously disrupt, demotivate, and damage a team. – a big list of great vocab for Lexical Resource score there.

Paragraph idea 2: Good qualifications, certificates very useful, extremely useful in certain fields such as medicine, but in general, less technical areas, social skills triumph – less common vocabulary “triumph”

Conclusion:

Consider both, but give more weight to sociability.

IELTS essay topics and answer: employment (business)

Do you think businesses should hire employees who will spend their entire lives working for the company? Explain why you agree or disagree. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

Paragraph idea 1: Very bad idea to have lifetime permanence- almost zero incentive to improve, Not fair to employees because the company may pledge allegiance to the company but then the company relocates to Asia. Horrible.

Paragraph idea 2: The employee may become a burden for the company. Employees may become a cost that damages the company, lots of companies suffer because of contractual arrangements made in boom times. British Airways is a perfect example of expensive pension contracts made , only for the entire industry to change and render the contracts a massive headache.

Freedom should be given to employees to “ cherry-pick ” their career destiny.

IELTS essay topics and answer: gender issues (career)

Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a woman’s role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice.

Paragraph idea 1: Women should of course be given equal rights to perform to the best of their ability (good collocation) in the market place Generous provisions and allowances should be made into law to encourage this behaviour and allow females to also fairly take time out from the career ladder to pursue a family.

Paragraph idea 2:  another good reason why I think the first point: Making legal structures to facilitate this transition would not only help to improve the worker’s happiness and wellbeing but also improve the health of society as a whole. Japan has a rather bleak future due to the low fertility rate, perhaps this kind of future could be avoided with more generous legislation.

Conclusion: Definitely should pursue a career and definitely fulfill the traditional family role also. The government should help make both objectives possible.

Do you think that technological advancement has brought more harm than good? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

What technologies did you use to help you in your studies? Describe how it has helped you. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

With the latest technological advancements, dating is now possible online. Would you recommend online dating for your single friends? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online dating? Site some examples to support your answer.

In the developed world, technological progress is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of radical technological advancements.

At the present time, artificial intelligence of some technologies is advancing rapidly, especially in the driving sector. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Films and computer games which contain violence are very popular. Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. Other people, however, say they are just harmless and help people to relax. Discuss both these points of view and give your own opinion. Ideas for body paragraph 1

Some people believe they have a negative effect on society and so should be banned. – No strong scientific study – Present globally but clearly only the US has issues regarding gun violence. – Banning usually has the direct opposite of its intentions

…harmless and helps people to relax. – Playing with toy guns never seemed to be a problem, these are a modern interpretation of toy guns – With every new development of a generation the older generation is usually worried… EG This happened with the Beatles, with heavy metal and Us hip hop..

These days, mobile phones and the internet are very important to the ways in which people relate to one another socially. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Paragraph 1 It is more advantageous to relate socially to others via the phone Possible to give more frequent contact and support Possible to find others similar to you, useful for those with obscure or specialist interests

Paragraph 2 Disadvantages Cyberbullying is becoming a reality Teenagers becoming addicted to phones, even labeled screenagers Phenomenon called Instagram reality which shows the real-life pictures without the filters…

Some people are fond of buying new gadgets, phones, or laptops. Is this a good or bad thing? Discuss your opinion.

I can write it’s an entirely bad thing, or I can write it’s an entirely good thing. 

Ideas for body paragraph 1 – Good: New tech, drive innovation, tech development, job creation etc. – Example: new investment in tech to stay competitive – Sony – manufactures a new chip plant in Korea for PlayStation 5. 

Ideas for body paragraph 2 – Bad: C onsumerism, waste, unnecessary, planned obsolescence – Example: Research showed searches for the phrase “slow iPhone” peaked a few weeks before the launch of new iPhone models. This is an extremely worrying development because people might be manipulated into buying new gadgets and finding exaggerated happiness in their new products. 

Conclusion – Pros and cons: I think in the past it was fantastic, nowadays with the environment in such a dire state consumerism needs to be upgraded somehow.

Some parents think it is good to have mobile phones for their children, others disagree with it. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Ideas for body paragraph 1

– Agree: Good idea because can stay in contact with parents, is safer, and can be used for better enriching a child’s life. – Example: algebra app, language learning app, … recent studies showed students learned 26% faster when using the IELTS Podcast Android app.

– Phones are bad: Undoubtedly bad detrimental. Teenagers are quickly and swiftly becoming screenagers, missing out on physical interactions and games. – Social media has a negative impact on confidence and contributes to cyberbullying… and other trends such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). For example ….

Topic and answer: health

Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not do enough physical exercise. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions are there to this problem?

Cause of not doing enough physical exercise – Joke: no natural predators nowadays, nature would have solved this problem,… in the past wild animals would have eliminated those out of shape…. JOKE – Sedentary lifestyle in the office – Lack of time for sport in a lot of modern lifestyles (40 hours/week + commuting etc)

What solutions are there to this problem? – Media campaigns by the government – Tax or financial incentives EG In Tokyo ……

Topic and answer: society

Weddings are more expensive in many countries nowadays when compared to the past. What is the reason behind this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

Paragraph 1 The reason behind this is probably social media Vapid attempts at self-promotion and “keeping up with the joneses”. Now it can be really publicised Ideas here need to be organised a little before starting the essay.

Paragraph 2 Definitely a negative development Although it’s a memorable day and should be cherished – the fact is, large amounts of cash are being spent, Most families have a considerable financial mountain ahead – babies, mortgage, etc

Nowadays consumer goods have become the most important part of people’s lives. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Ideas for body paragraph 1 – Advantage:  Understandable – a car – can be the most important if you need it for work, family, etc Advantages are mobility, freedom, independence…  

Ideas for body paragraph 2 – Disadvantage:  When you fawn over a new product, it has been said the product owns you rather than you owning the product. For example: with an expensive phone, you are constantly worried about the screen smashing, or leaving it on a table, or in a taxi — the worry associated can be stressful. 

Conclusion –  Although it is understandable they are vital components of modern life, it must not be forgotten , that our lives are so much more than consumer durables.

Some people believe that if people are allowed to work after the age of 60, it will cause some problems. Do you agree or disagree? Ideas for body paragraph 1

– Yes:  lots of problems, – Sight, attention, technology gap, especially machinery… blue-collar work… – In some countries, senior citizens are required by law to retake their driving exam….

– Disagree: The elderly can be better qualified at the job, have more life experience, more insight, and more wisdom… – Pension burden if not allowed to work after 60. For example: most Western countries have a serious demographic deficit of an aging workforce . A country simply cannot prosper if all its wealth goes towards a pension.

Conclusion – For some sectors, it should be illegal, or at least the worker should be medically tested, but for other jobs, especially white-collar work, it should be okay.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What are the main topics of writing task 2.

Think about question types rather than topics – advantages/disadvantages, discuss both sides (and sometimes give your view), opinion essay or agree/disagree, causes/problem/solution/result essays, and two-part essays. Practice all those with common topics to be confident in IELTS.

What are the most common topics in IELTS writing Task 2?

There are many examples to look at and it’s great to do practice tests. In general, common topics are related to work, education, social issues (citizenship, the elderly, government support, healthcare, transportation), technology, globalization, and the environment. Start with those!

How do you get 8 in writing Task 2?

Make sure your essay answer is well organized into paragraphs with a clear introduction and conclusion, topic sentences, and supporting arguments. You must use formal language, fully address the task and make hardly any grammar or word choice errors.

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50 Recent IELTS Essay Questions

Hey! It is so important that when you sit down to practice IELTS writing, you only use questions that are “genuine”. This means using either questions that come from the IELTS Cambridge 1 – 15   series or those that have been created by an exam writer like those in my 100 IELTS essay question blog post.  However, many students like to practice recent IELTS essay questions i.e. topics that have been reported by recent test-takers.

I understand why students want to do this – knowing what the recent IELTS essays questions are and checking that you can answer them is reassuring. However, unfortunately, test-takers rarely (if ever) manage to accurately remember the wording of the question that they had in their test.

Can they remember the general topic? Sure.

Can they remember the exact wording? Definitely not!

Sadly, changing even one word in a test can change the focus of a question and, therefore, make it impossible to answer! So, every month, I collect 50 recent IELTS essay questions from students in  My IELTS Classroom  , and edit them so that they are as close to perfect as possible.

Plus, I divide the questions into Academic and General Training (so you can be sure you are tackling the right type of questions) and have highlighted the main topic of each question for you.

This page is updated monthly and is now showing questions from 2021. If you want to see exam questions that reportedly appeared earlier in 2021, then you can look at our 2021 archive .

As always, these questions are provided so that you can check that you have ideas for the nw topics. If you are preparing with a teacher or want high-quality feedback on your  writing  then you should always use a question from the original IELTS Cambridge Series .

Academic IELTS Essay Questions (February 2021 – September 2021)

1. Some people think that criminal behaviour has genetic causes . Others believe that it is circumstances that lead people to commit a crime. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2. Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in an area. Others believe that local councils should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

3. Some people say that the best way to teach children to behave well is to punish them. Others argue that rewarding and praising children is a better way to teach them the difference between right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

4.  Some people believe that women should be able to join their country’s army and police forces . Others think that only men should be allowed to work in these areas. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

5.  In some countries, there are not enough medical or educational facilities in rural areas. Therefore, some people believe newly graduated teachers and doctors should be sent to work in rural areas for some time. Others think that people should be free to choose where they work after graduation. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

6. A lot of research has shown that overeating can have a number of negative effects on the body. Some people therefore believe that the advertising of certain foods should be banned in the same way that some countries have banned advertising cigarettes. Do you agree or disagree?

7 Some people think that parents should teach their children about the importance of recycling . Others believe recycling should be taught in schools. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

8. The media has the right to publish information about the personal life of celebrities . To what extent do you agree or disagree?

9. Some people say that instead of preventing climate change, we need to find a way to live with it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

10. Young people today mostly learn by reading books or watching movies and TV shows , rather than personal experience. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

11. Big companies should provide sports and social facilities for the local communities where they operate. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

12. Some people argue that thanks to the widespread accessibility of the internet, libraries are no longer necessary. Do you agree or disagree?

13. If asked to choose between a life without work and a life that involves working most of the time, people will always choose not to work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

14. Eighteen is the appropriate age for children to finish school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

15. Schools should stop using books to teach and use films, TV and computers in the classroom instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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16. Nowadays foreign visitors show more interest in the museums of a country than its local residents do. Why is this? What can be done to attract more local residents to visit museums in their country?

17 Many companies sponsor sports teams and events to advertise their products or service . What advantages and disadvantages does this bring for the teams and individuals that these companies sponsor?

18. Most information today is available online whereas in the past it was stored in books or on paper. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

19. The difference between countries is becoming less and less evident as people all over the world wear the same fashions, watch the same TV channels, use the same brands, and have similar eating habits. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

20. Nowadays many people get the news online instead of reading it in newspapers or watching it on TV. Is this a positive or negative development?

21. In many countries today the proportion of older people in the population is higher than the proportion of younger people . Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

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22. More and more tasks in the home and at work are being performed by robots . Why do you think this is the case? Is this a negative or positive development?

23. Nowadays tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments . Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

24. Due to population growth many people these days live in apartments with limited space and no outdoor areas. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?

25. Every country in the world has its own road rules , but many drivers don’t obey them. What do you think are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve this problem?

BONUS In many countries, shopping is now one of the most popular types of leisure activity . Why do you so many young people like shopping? Is this a positive or a negative development?

What are the current Aacdemic writing trends?

My observation of the most recent IELTS essay questions from 2021 is that there have been A LOT of Discuss Both Sides and To What Extent questions. In fact, this is more or less all that I have seen in the first month of the new year, so be sure that you are ready to answer these.

GT IELTS Essay Questions (February 2021 – September 2021

1. Some people believe that individuals who earn a lot of money are the most successful in life . Others say that the individuals who contribute to the society (such as scientists or teachers) are more successful. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

2. It is universally accepted that eating too much  sugar has a negative effects on people’s health . Therefore, some believe that the government should control the amount of sugar people consume. Others think that it is the responsibility of an individual to monitor their sugar intake. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

3. Some people say that the development of technology means that people no longer need to learn the skill of handwriting . Others believe that it is still necessary for people to learn how to write by hand. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

4. Some people believe that individuals over 65 should not be allowed to continue working . Others think that people should be allowed to work for as long as they choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

5. Some people think that it is a good idea for parents to help their children with their homework. Others believe that children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

6. Some people think that the government should spend money on cultural activities such as music or art. Others think this is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

7. Some people think that children should be taught how to become good parents at school . Do you agree or disagree?

8. Many mothers stay at home to take care of their family and don’t go out to work . Some people believe these mothers should be paid by the government. Do you agree or disagree?

9. In many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some people believe that fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and diet. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

10. Some people say that playing sports helps to prepare children for their future jobs . Do you agree or disagree?

11. Some people say that the Olympic Games no longer play a role in the 21st century . Do you agree or disagree?

12.   People’s behaviour (for example, their table manners and they way they dress) varies from country to country. When traveling to a different country, people should copy the behaviour and habits of the inhabitants of the country they  visit. Do you agree or disagree?

13.  The best way to increase road safety is to make car drivers retake their driving test every year. Do you agree or disagree?

14.  Some people believe that family is more important than friends . What do you think?

15.  The Internet is the best place to find information . Do you agree or disagree?

16.  In many countries traditional customs are being lost.  Why do you think this is? What can parents and schools do to keep traditional customs alive? 

17.  People who are learning a foreign language can face a number of difficulties. What are some of these problems? In your opinion, what are the best ways to overcome these difficulties?

18. Young people today are often less polite and show less respect than previous generations . Why do you think this is? What can be done to solve this problem? 

19. Developments in technology mean that more and more machines are being used in the workplace instead of human employees. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?

20. In some countries, young people choose to move from their parents’ home to their own house at an early age. In other countries, young people stay with parents for a longer time. Do you think young people who leave their parent’s home at a younger age have more advantages or disadvantages than those who stay?

21. In many parts of the world, more and more large supermarkets are opening and smaller local shops are closing down. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages for local people?

22. In some countries it is illegal to stop people applying for a job because of their age . Is this a positive or a negative development?

 23.  In many countries, people are earning more money today than in the past, so they are able to buy more things. Is this a positive or a negative development?

24. Nowadays, people prefer to shop at large shopping centres rather than in local shops or markets. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative development?

25. Nowadays in many countries traditional customs are becoming less popular than in the past . Do you agree or disagree? What can parents and teachers do about this?

BONUS –  Playing team sports at school can teach students a number of lessons that are useful outside of sport. What values can students learn from playing team sports? How can they apply these values in the future? 

What are the current GT writing trends?

So far this year, I have noticed two main trends for the recent IELTS essay questions for General Training students. First, there continue to be more 2-part questions than in the Academic test, and the topics seem to be more and more diverse.

Also, the test writers seem to making small changes to the wording of questions, which don’t actually change what you are expected to do, but may confuse some students. For example, in the past, you were always asked “Is this a positive or negative trend?” but recently the same question has been phrased as:

• Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
• Do you think this is right or wrong?
• Do you think this this a good or bad use of public money?

If you enter the exam room and feel confused by the question, my advice is always to simply answer the question that you have been given.

Yes, there are question types that repeat, but if you are given a direct essay question or a type of question that is unfamiliar, simply focusing on answering the question/s you have been given clearly is always the best approach!

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IELTS Writing Task 2 ( also known as IELTS Essay Writing ) is the second task of your IELTS Writing test. Here, you will be presented with an essay topic and you will be scored based on your ability to respond to the topic.

You need to write at least 250 words and justify your opinion with arguments, discussion, examples, problem outlining, proposing possible solutions and supporting your position. You will have approximately 40 minutes to finish your Essay Writing. IELTS Writing Task 2 carries more weights than Writing Task 1.

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IELTS Writing Essay Topics and Questions 2024

Among the most widely used English language competency exams for postgraduate study, employment, and international migration is the International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). The writing portion answers a candidate's general and academic interest in English writing abilities. Test takers have a challenging task in many aspects because they have to complete two writing projects in sixty minutes. Candidates who prepare effectively for this portion gain from knowing the likely IELTS topics to be released during the IELTS test . 

This page includes samples of some of the most anticipated IELTS writing problems and essay subjects in 2024. You may arrange a one-on-one  Yocket consultation with one of our mentors to get additional advice and direction through the procedure.

Top 5 Latest IELTS Writing Topics 2024 of Task 2

Here are five common IELTS writing essay topics and questions for task 2 that are likely to appear this year:

In communication and technology

Has social communication been aided or hindered by technology? Talk on.

Do the benefits of the new communication technology exceed the drawbacks?

Health and Way of Living

What steps can governments take to fight obesity? Talk on.

What aspects has technology had on the youth generation's well-being?

Talk about the reasons for and against strict university entrance tests.

Does anyone graduate from school ready for the workforce? Why or why not?

For what reasons and with what remedies must the government address climate change?

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear technology as a substitute energy source.

Society and Customs

In what ways does globalization influence local cultures? Does a tendency exist here, either positive or negative?

Talk about the pros and cons of maintaining historic structures. 

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Types of IELTS essays

Your IELTS Writing Task 2 preparation will rely on your experience with the kinds of essays you may encounter. The following are some: 

Opinion Essay 

Opinion essays ask you to express your opinion on a certain subject. Your statement of opinion must be concise and backed up by pertinent experiences. Many times, prompts ask, "Do you agree or disagree?" Then, "To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

Discussion Essays

You have to consider a topic from several perspectives in discussion essays. Possibly, the question asks you to "discuss both views and give your opinion." Before a properly considered conclusion is made, every point of view should be presented fairly.

Solution essay

You are asked to provide a problem with one or more solutions in an essay. Perhaps the question might be, "What causes this problem, and what steps can be taken to solve it?" There will be a definition of the problem, a discussion of its causes, and practical solutions supported by examples.

Understanding these essays will enable you to show off your writing skills and effectively arrange your responses on the IELTS exam. 

Essays on Advantages or Disadvantages

IELTS Writing Task 2 often includes essays of the benefit or disadvantage type. You must cover both the advantages and disadvantages of a subject in these essays.

The introduction Declares that you will cover both the benefits and drawbacks of the subject.

Body Paragraphs

Benefits: Give instances of the good features.

The drawbacks should be outlined with instances.

Finally, the major ideas should be put into brief and indicate whether benefits exceed drawbacks or vice versa.

Important Points

Discussing both sides offers a fair perspective.

As you make your arguments, use concise examples.

For coherence, keep the thoughts flowing rationally.

Effective argument presentation on the IELTS exam is made easier when you are aware of this pattern.

IELTS Writing Sample Task 2 Essay

Here is a sample of nine essays on the common IELTS writing task 2 topic: "Has technology improved or hampered communication in society? Discuss.” 

Communication has been transformed exponentially due to continuous technological innovations. While some argue that this has deteriorated meaningful interaction, modern technology has primarily boosted social communication.

Technological advancements have allowed excessive use, causing individuals to lose touch with face-to-face communication. Today, generations are so connected to social networking sites such as Facebook and Instagram that they are on their phones and screens all day and do not even talk to their family and friends. It has become more comfortable to chat online, even at social events, and it is more comfortable to chat online rather than have physical conversations. The reliance on emojis and short forms of words has also reduced the mechanism of speaking and writing.

However, communication has taken different forms owing to modern technological means that have created a means of communicating across borders. Employing applications such as Skype or Zoom, it is possible to hold video calls effectively with workmates and relatives located overseas at a reasonable cost. Writing-based communication through e-mail and messaging applications such as WhatsApp gives you an instant worldwide Connection. Social networks have connected people from cultures and countries, making their voices reach the globe. Overall, technology has made communication faster, cheaper, and more convenient.

While technology has disrupted traditional communication modes, it has also simplified the process exponentially. With sensible use, modern means can enhance rather than hinder effective communication across societies worldwide. The advantages technology has brought indeed outweigh the disadvantages.

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Latest IELTS Writing Task 1 Topics and Questions

IELTS Writing Task 1 essay subjects frequently requested in 2024 include:

Line graph showing car ownership per household in the UK from 1980-2020

Bar chart comparing monthly tourist arrivals in three different countries

Table presenting data about coal production in China over ten years

Line graph illustrating CO2 emissions from two countries over 30 years. 

Bar chart comparing household spending on various goods in Canada and Japan

Table showing participation rates for different sports in Australia from 2000 to 2020

Process diagram illustrating the stages of hydroelectric power generation

Map depicting the changing coastline of an island over time due to rising sea levels

IELTS Writing Sample Answer (Task 1) 

The line graph shows car ownership per household in the UK from 1980 to 2020. 

Overall, the figure saw an upward trend over the 40 years. In 1980, only about 35% of households owned a car. This rose gently to around 40% in 1990. The proportion steadily increased from 1995 onwards. About 50% of households had a car in 2000, and 60% owned one in 2010. Car ownership per household peaked at approximately 75% in 2020.

The line graph indicates that the percentage of households owning a car in the UK increased from 1980 to 2020. The rise was slight between 1980 and 1990 but became more rapid from 1995 onwards, with the steepest increase in the 2000s.

How to Answer Task 2 Essays in the IELTS Writing Section?

Writing an essay in answer to a given question or topic is required for IELTS Writing Task 2. This assignment tests your capacity for using suitable language, providing a clear and compelling argument, and bolstering your points with examples. These pointers will enable you to respond to Task 2 essays with effectiveness.

Tips for IELTS Writing Task 2

1. Understand the Prompt: To grasp the essay question, carefully read it properly. Decide which kind of essay is needed (opinion, discussion, benefit/disadvantage, etc.).

2. Before you begin writing, take a few minutes to Plan Your Essay. List your major points and the organization of your essay.

3. Write a Brief Introduction: An introduction that summarises the subject and your major ideas should come first. To demonstrate that you understood, be careful to rephrase the question.

4. Develop Your Ideas: Every paragraph should concentrate on one key idea. To back up your arguments, give instances and explanations. Make sure your thoughts are linked with transition words and arranged logically.

5. Stay Relevant: Write with the question at its center. Do not include unrelated material that does not immediately answer the question.

6. Make a Variety of Grammar and Vocabulary Use Using a range of vocabulary and grammatical structures, show that you are proficient in the language. But watch that you use proper and accurate wording.

7. Write a Powerful Conclusion: Reiterating your viewpoint or response to the issue in the end, summarize your major ideas. Verify if it is succinct and immediately pertinent to the essay's subject.

8. Proofread Your Work: Take a few minutes to the conclusion. Verify it is coherent and free of spelling, grammar, or punctuation problems.

In summary, the IELTS writing test is regarded as one of the most vital modules where the candidate's written communication skills evaluate the tests. When taking the test, test takers should be attentive to read instructions, make notes before writing, give time for reviews, and ensure they answer the question. 

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Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS Writing

How is the written assessment of IELTS organised?

Task 1 – Graph/Table/Chart/Google map of some visual information in at least 150 words is required. Task 2 - You have to write an essay discussing a particular topic based on an argument, request, question or problem, which should have at least 250 words. Two tasks will be assigned two tasks, and you will get 60 minutes to write them both. Task 1 represents 33% of the overall writing grade, while Task 2 accounts for 66%.

How significant is the writing test for the IELTS?

There is also a place of great importance in the writing test as a determining factor; many universities and immigration authorities require a minimum band score. It assesses your ability to present data, analyse topics, craft a discussion, and use grammar appropriately. Hence, it is essential to prepare thoroughly for this section.

What is the difference between academic and general IELTS writing?

In academic IELTS writing, you must use an appropriate writing style for university purposes. General IELTS assesses basic writing skills for non-academic contexts like immigration. The topics are usually non-academic.

What should I do if I want to get band 9 band IELTS writing?

You can try to make strong coherence and cohesion in your writing. Vary your vocabulary up by up to effectively. Adhere to word limits. Organise ideas logically. Analyse topics critically. More specifically, present data accurately (task 1).

What mistakes should be avoided when writing the IELTS essay?

Deviation from the topic issue or missing the answer to the question. Using informal language style. Inaccurate grammar and vocabulary. Spelling and punctuation errors. Illogical ordering of ideas. Incoherent linking of ideas. So, in the case of task one, the main trends are not defined. Lack of evidence on ideas in task two.

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The 2nd task in IELTS General Writing is to write an essay. Here are the examples of successful responses for a high score. Pay attention to the structure of the answer and how paragraphs composition; main ideas and the examples they are supported with.

IELTS General Writing Task 2 looks like this (part in bold changes).

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

In this task you should:      Explain the first point of view      Explain the second point of view      Add your opinion

Sample answer:

What's the happiest time in people's lives: youth or old age; school, career or retirement? All of these have been suggested, but teenage years and adulthood both have many supporters.

Those who believe teenagers are the happiest people cite their lack of responsibilities as a significant factor. They are supported financially and emotionally by their parents, and although they may be included in family decisions, they're not ultimately responsible. However, adolescents are on the threshold of adult life: they're old enough to get a part-time job, so they can enjoy their first taste of financial independence, and their future study and career lie ahead.

Away from these serious concerns, young people have an active social life with their friends, often simply by hanging out with them. And of course, there’s the excitement of first love and first heartbreak. With all this to experience, teenagers see their parents' lives as boring and stressful.

However, the reverse is also true. Adults see anxious, self-dramatising adolescents, and appreciate the joys of maturity. These may include a contented family life, long-lasting friendships and a career. Long-term relationships may not have the fireworks of adolescence, but are stronger for it, because of the wealth of shared experience. At work, many of us are challenged and stimulated by the increasing, professional skills we acquire, which ensures that our jobs remain interesting.

The greatest benefit, though, is that maturity gives you greater confidence in your own judgement, in all areas of life. You’re not afraid to express your opinion when others disagree and, unlike a teenager, you know when to let things go.

Both these periods can be happy times, but I look back at my own teenage years, with no desire to go back. Adult life may be less dramatic, but fireworks don’t keep you warm

In cities and towns all over the world the high volume of traffic is a problem.

What are the causes of this and what actions can be taken to solve this problem?

It is undoubtedly the case that urban areas around the world increasingly suffer from congestion. In this essay, I examine the reasons for this trend and suggest some practical policies the authorities could implement to reduce the level of traffic in our cities.

The first step is to understand why traffic has increased in towns and cities. Broadly speaking, there are three main reasons for this. One is that cars have become more affordable for the average consumer and they are no longer a luxury item, but something that most families expect to own. A second reason is that public transport has become increasingly unreliable in recent years, not least because many bus and train services have been reduced because of the difficulty in funding them. The third reason is that society has in general become more mobile and this means more people are prepared to commute to work by car than they were before.

There is almost certainly no one solution to this problem given the complexity of its causes. However, one option has to be to improve the reliability of public transport to encourage people to take the bus or the train rather than get in the car. It would also be possible to discourage people from driving to work by introducing special tariffs for using the roads, especially during peak periods. A successful example of this is the congestion charge scheme in London which has certainly reduced the level of trafficin inner-city areas.

In conclusion, there are a variety of different factors that have led to rising levels of traffic in urban areas. While it may not be possible to find a complete solution, any action should probably involve encouraging greater use of public transport and making it more expensive for the motorist to drive in urban areas.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. What do you think are the advantages of attending school from a young age? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

Here we write about the benefits. Remember: 1 advantage = 1 paragraph.

In many places today, children start primary school at around the age of six or seven. However, because it is more likely now that both parents work, there is little opportunity for children to stay in their own home up to that age. Instead, they will probably go to a nursery school when they are much younger. While some people think this may be damaging to a child’s development, or to a child’s relationship with his or her parents, in fact there are many advantages to having school experience at a young age. Firstly, a child will learn to interact with a lot of different people and some children learn to communicate very early because of this. They are generally more confident and independent than children who stay at home with their parents and who are not used to strangers or new situations. Such children find their first day at school at the age of six very frightening and this may have a negative effect on how they learn. Another advantage of going to school at an early age is that children develop faster socially. They make friends and learn how to get on with other children of a similar age. This is often not possible at home because they are the only child, or because their brothers or sisters are older or younger. So overall, I believe that, attending school from a young age is good for most children. They still spend plenty of time at home with their parents, so they can benefit from both environments.

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IELTS Sample Essays

Here you will find IELTS Sample Essays for a variety of common topics that appear in the writing exam.

The model answers all have tips and strategies for how you may approach the question and comments on the sample answer.

You can also view sample essays with band scores on this page. 

Looking at IELTS essay topics with answers is a great way to help you to prepare for the test. 

These IELTS sample essays have been categorised in a way that makes it easy for you to see how certain essay question types require you to provide certain responses to ensure the question is fully answered. 

Specifically these are:

• Agree / Disagree
• Discuss Two Opinions
• Problems and Solutions
• Advantages and Disadvantages
• Other Types

Agree / Disagree Type Questions

In these types of question you are given one opinion and you then have to state the extent to which you agree or disagree with that opinion:

• Advertising
• Alternative Medicine
• Spending on the Arts
• Human Cloning
• Social Interaction & the Internet
• Airline Tax
• Free University Education
• Scientific Research
• Banning Smoking
• Employing Older People
• Vegetarianism
• Paying Taxes  
• Examinations or Formal Assessment 
• Multinational Organisations and Culture
• Internet vs Newspapers
• Technology Development  
• Dying of Languages
• Animal Extinction
• Truth in Relationships
• Role of Schools
• Return of Historical Artefacts

Discuss Two Opinions Type Questions

In this essay question type you are given two opinions, and you have to discuss both of these and then give your own view:

• University Education
• Reducing Crime
• Animal Rights
• Child Development
• Diet & Health
• Donating Money to Charity
• Closing Zoos   
• Becoming Independent  
• Formal and Informal Education  
• Influence of Scientists and Politicians
• Sources for Stories
• Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

Cause Type Questions

There are a variety of 'cause type' essay questions. In these you first have to give the reasons why something has happened, in other words the causes, but then discuss a different aspect of it, such as the effects, solutions or the extent to whether it is a positive or negative development:

Causes & Effects:

• Child Obesity
• Skin Whitening Creams
• Family Size
• Having Children Later in Life
• Time Away from Family

Causes and Solutions:

• Youth Crime
• Global Warming
• Paying Attention in Class
• International Travel & Prejudice 
• Museums & Historical Places
• Disappearance of Traditions
• Communication Between Generations

Causes, Pros & Cons:

• Family Closeness
• Living Alone
• Rural to Urban Migration

Problems & Solutions Type Questions

In these type of questions, instead of discussing the causes of a problem, you need to discuss the problems related to a particular issue in society, and then suggest what can be to solve these problems:

• Overpopulation
• Competing for Jobs  
• Professionals Immigrating

Advantage & Disadvantages Type Questions

In these type of questions you are asked to discuss the positive and negative sides of a particular topic. You will usually be asked this in the context of giving an opinion ( e.g. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Is it a positive or negative development? ): 

• Traffic Problems
• Food Additives
• Computer Games
• Age Discrimination at Work  
• Children using Tablets and Computers  
• Cell Phones, Internet, & Communication  
• Working from Home 
• Eating Locally grown  Produce  
• Oil and Gas Essay  
• Peer Pressure on Young People
• Online Fraud
• Decreasing House Sizes

'Hybrid' Types of Essay Question

There are sometimes questions that don't fit easily into a particular category as above. I've called these 'hybrid', as they are of mixed character, are composed of different elements from other types of essay, or are perhaps just worded differently. 

• Protecting Old Buildings
• Animal Testing
• Fear of Crime
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20 Common Essay Topics for IELTS Writing Task 2

Below is a list of the 20 most common IELTS essay topics that appear in writing task 2 with subtopics.  Although the essay questions change, the subject of the essays often remains the same. Each topic is divided into subtopics which you should prepare.

You should practice developing ideas for all common essay topics used by IELTS so that you can write your essay within the given time limit. Follow this link to get over 100 IELTS essay questions for the topics below.

Common Essay Topics with Subtopics

• censorship of art and artists
• art at school
• the benefits of art for individuals and society
• small vs large business
• international business
• family run business
• management and leadership
• success in business
• business and technology
• skills vs knowledge for business
• materialism and consumerism
• technology and communication
• family and communication
• face to face vs long distance communication
• types of communication
• the development of character and personality
• innate or developed personalities
• female / male characters
• prisons vs rehabilitation
• capital punishment vs other types of punishment
• criminals – what makes a criminal
• major vs minor crime
• crime and technology
• teenagers and crime
• role of policemen
• men and women in law enforcement
• cash vs credit cards
• saving vs spending
• globalisation and economy
• world economic issues
• economic progress and success
• children and education
• relevant subjects
• education and technology
• role of teachers
• discipline and rules in school
• single-sex schools
• educational aid to poorer countries
• protection of endangered species
• environmental problems
• saving the environment & solving problems
• government vs individual roles
• family roles
• family size
• the generation gap
• role models
• family and education
• health diets
• education of diet
• traditional vs modern diets
• children and diet
• prevention vs cure
• health and education
• poor countries and rich countries
• dealing with global epidemics
• hospitals and treatment
• exercise and health
• having only one language in the world
• methods of language learning
• travel and language
• the disappearance of languages
• language and culture
• censorship, control and freedom of speech
• advertising methods
• children and advertising
• media and technology
• news & reporting
• Space Exploration
• Water and Oceans
• Change or Moving vs Stability and Constancy
• paper books vs ebooks
• children and reading
• books in education
• reading and leisure
• controlling the internet
• socialising online
• children and technology (safety)
• the change in society
• letter vs email
• storing data
• safety of personal information
• development of infrastructure
• comparing forms of transport
• problems with modern forms of transport
• environmental issues
• culture and travel
• understanding people and travel
• living in a global world
• overpopulation
• homeless people
• crime on the streets
• modern life styles
• budget spending
• public services
• professionals vs amateurs
• sport and learning
• sport as a school subject
•  men vs women in sport
• types of sport
• women in work
• types of jobs (blue collar / white collar)
• children and exploitation
• part time work
• work and technology

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Hi Liz.. I really appreciate your good work here and pray that God will give you more strength to continue this your great work to humanity..

My question is on writing task 2 about the way they use to ask their questions.. For example,In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone is becoming increasing common. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? My question now, should I just choose one and give my reasons or should I elaborate on both the advantages and disadvantages and conclude with the one that has more advantage?..

Secondly,some will ask you to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Sounds like you need my advanced lessons which take you step by step through the different types of essays. This is a link to my store: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/

Hi liz, I just want to know how is your health now ? I love to be more technical and present mind through your teaching skills and missing you lots on channel. GOD BLESS YOU. Im willing to attempt general test in upcoming days in karachi pakistan and for this trying my best to learn well to leave well by you.

My health is gradually improving and I’m making a new video next week for Youtube. Good luck with your test preparation. The more you understand about the test, the better.

Why are you not active in youtube. When can we see new video of yours there ?

This is due to a serious health problem that has prevented me from making videos for many years.

Breaks my heart to here this. I’m sure everybody’s wish here is same as me and that we all hope you recover soon.

Thanks. That’s very kind. I hope that next year my health will be more stable and if so, I’ll try to make some new videos 🙂

Hi Liz, Hope your great.

Just need your opinion about increasing overal writing from 6 to 7 or above. Even though how hard i tried my writing score is not increasing beyond 6. Would be happy if you could give your overal opinion on how to increase it. Thanks in advance

This is not a simple task to explain in just a short message on my website. For this reason, I created advanced writing task 2 lessons and e-books in my online store: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ . You can buy them individually so you can see if one of them helps you. If they do help, you can consider getting more.

I need your help in understanding this question in Task 2- writing. Some people think educated people are more valuable than people who learned skills through experience. Do you think educated people are the most valuable to society? What kinds of skills can people through experience that can benefit society? In this question, does education mean Hard Skills or formal education such a degree/ certification and skills through experience means soft skills? Thanks for your support.

Education refers to formal educational. This is about education or skills – not about different types of skills.

I’m new to this website, although reading the few comments here makes me feel secured. I hope to get the best from here. Thanks

Hello Liz You have some great content. It is extremely helpful when preparing for IELTS. Recently I came across an essay topic for GT that seemed quite vague. ‘In some areas of the US, a curfew is imposed, in which teenagers are not allowed to be out of doors after a particular time at night unless they are accompanied by an adult. What is your opinion about this?’ This is from a credible practice material. What is a good response to this?

Which sources did you get this from? IELTS essay questions do not relate to only one country. However, the topic of curfew is possible. With such a topic, you would write about freedom of movement, learning independence and learning about safety, against protecting children for various reasons.

I love the way you answered a question. Thank you Liz for your tutoring. Tan from Vietnam

Nice to meet you, Tan from Vietnam

Hi Liz, Is there any difference in essay topics that can appear for general and academic writing task 2? If yes, can you categorize them accordingly? Is there any difference in writing essay for academic and general ielts?

The topics are basically the same although it is unlikely GT candidates will get Space Exploration as a topic (but they could easily get this topic in the Speaking test part 3). For this reason, all candidates should prepare all topics. As for differences in the writing test, see this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-gt-academic-writing-differences/

Your trainings are very useful. For those writing the general ielts test (Not Academic), are the essay topics limited to specific areas ? Would the topics be selected from the different essay types such as opinion essay, discussion essay, solution essay, direct questions etc ?

See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-gt-academic-writing-differences/ . If you use the RED MENU BAR at the top of the website, you’ll find links to all key pages on this site.

Hi liz, I am a trainer of IELTS. Your lessons are much beneficial for me. But I have a question that while getting training I heard from trainers that we are not allowed to use personal words like we, us, he, she, him, her, our as well as words like etc. and too, too much as it effect our writing bands. So can you tell me that is it put any effect on our band of writing or not? Thank you

“etc” is an abbreviation of “et cetera”. When you give examples, choose the number of examples to give rather than use “etc”. When you explain something, be specific rather than using “etc”. It is completely fine to use pronouns, but some pronouns are used more than others. For example, the pronouns “we” and “us” are not commonly used. Also the pronouns “he/him” or she/her” are also not used a lot because we are mostly writing about people in general rather than specific people. The word “too” is used whenever it is needed. So, you see, there are no IELTS rules about this. It is just about what the likely to be used based on the aims of the essay. I have a chapter on Pronouns in the Grammar E-book which covers this.

Task 2 academic topic: Date: August 6, 2020 Some people believe that old customs and traditions should be given up, as people do not use them now. To what extent you agree and disagree?

Hi Liz,, I would like to thank you for the great effort put in this website,, really useful. Regarding writing task 2,, what should I do if I did not get the meaning of the essay topic?!!

If you can’t understand the meaning fully, hopefully you can understand the meaning partially. Of course, it will affect your score for Task Response, but not for the other marking criteria. However, most essay questions are written quite simply so you can understand. Also, your preparation should involve reviewing all common topics and over 100 essay questions.

Hi Liz, I hope you’re doing well. I have encountered some problems in giving correct points in writing task 2. Here is the question of the task which I selected for your website. Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while other schools have a very relaxed dress code. May I know ‘strict about their school uniforms’ simply means having the same dress codes/school uniforms? Looking forward to your reply. Thank you so much

Strict implies that they follow the dress code precisely and have very specific dress codes. For example, they have very precise rules for the length of a girls skirt and they make sure these rules are followed. In South Korea, they are even strict about the length of a girls hair and if a teacher thinks the girls hair is longer than permitted, they get a pair of scissors and cut it. That is a very strict rule about appearance. However, in the school I went to, girls had to wear ties, but the ties could be tied in any way the girl wanted. There were also rules about how short a skirt could be. But, in fact, the girls often looked very sloppy with ties in a mess and skirt very short. So, my school had rules but didn’t enforce them properly. So, struct dress codes applies to both the rules and the enforcing of those rules.

Hi Liz, thank you for the very clear and informative explanation. I’ve bought your E-books and advanced lessons and I’ve noticed my improvement after following exactly what you mention in the books and the lessons. All in all, I’m more than happy that I found your website and I would highly recommend to anyone who wishes to score in IELTS follow every note and advise at your website. Thank you and stay safe.

I’m pleased you are improving 🙂

Hello Liz, I have been reluctant to send you a comment since I don’t know if you would be free to reply. I am planning to take the GT exam whenever the quarantine is over but until then, I have been practicing the writing task. my questions is: Can you have a glance at my essays and just let me know if what I am doing is right or not? I just need to know if my answering steps are in place, if I am starting my essay in the correct way and how much will I approximately score if I continued practicing in this manner. Thank you in advance and stay safe!

Unfortunately I don’t offer a marking service at present. However, I suggest you get my Advanced Writing Task 2 Lessons which take you step by step through each paragraph and will ensure you use the right techniques. I’m running a discount from about May 5th on those lessons as well as for my new Grammar E-book which will released then. Wait for that time to purchase.

Is there any important topics for GT essay? Could you please assume frequently asked essay?

There is no difference between GT essays and Academic essays except that the GT essays are easier with slightly easier essay questions, So, ALL the lessons and tips for writing task 2 on this site are for both GT and Academic Writing Task 2. If you want ideas for topics, get my Ideas for Topics E-book which you can find in my online store. Click here: Liz’s Online Store

I just started ielts preparation so please share ielts materials.

This whole website contains hundreds of page of lessons, tips etc. Go to the HOME page and read how to access them.

Hello Liz, I have a question to ask about agree or disagree essay. “In the future, it seems more difficult to live on the Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching other planets to live, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” My essay goes like this: 1. Intro: disagree, money should be spent on saving the Earth rather than doing researches on other planets 2. Body 1: no certainty about life on other planets => could waste money 3. Body 2: saving the Earth is more important => reasons 4. Conclusion Is it ok if I write like that? Thank you in advance!

You have the right approach. However, your third body paragraph is not needed. That forms part of body paragraph 1 = Earth is more important which is why more money should be spent on research.

Dear Liz, do we have to practice all the subtopics to get a good band in writing? Or working on only one subtopic will be enough?

The more you prepare, the better your chances of getting a specific question you have prepared. You can use this page for questions: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/ and this page is a link to my Ideas for Essay Topics E-book in my online store: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/

Hi Liz, Thank you for your effort in providing excellent resources. I have a strange question. If I get a question which I dont know at all in task 2, can I write something general related to that.For instance, if they asked about the importance of preserving historic places, can i just talk about history and can still get good bands for the other three criteria except for task achievement. Secondly, If I dont talk about anything about history,and I completely write offtopic, do they still consider my answer by giving 0 for task achievement,but giving appropriate band scores for the other three criteria.Thank u

1. If you don’t write about history at all, you might get band 0 for a memorised answer. Don’t change the topic because you prefer a different one. 2. If your topic is obviously off topic because you chose that – the above might apply. 3. You should always stick as close to the topic as possible. Yes, being on or off topic, only affects Task Response score – unless the above applies. 4. If you got my e-book “Ideas for Essay Topics” this is an unlikely situation: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ . In fact, preserving old buildings and also the importance of history are both given in my e-book which actually covers over 150 common essay topics. I hope this helps 🙂

Hey Liz, Greetings. Can I agree on the first half and express my disapproval on the second half for the same essay?

For the same point? You would say “I agree in free education” and then in the next paragraph you would say “I don’t agree with free education”? This means you have confused the reader. In an opinion essay, the requirement of a high score is that you maintain a clear position throughout – this means one position from start to finish. This is clearly stated in the band score descriptors that IELTS have published to the public.

I think what you are talking about it actually a partial agreement (a balanced approach) to an opinion essay. You should only try this if you have been trained. See my Advanced Writing Task 2 Lessons which you can purchase on this page: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ . Otherwise, stick to a one sided approach – it’s easier.

it depends on the plan followed in an essay as well as question asked. for illustration, if you are asked to give only your views then you can,,or if you are asked to discuss both pros and cons of notion.In the case,you are discuss give only one side so you have to go on one side either in favour or not. MAY YOU FIND THIS HELPFUL

Dear Liz Thanks a million for all the unconditional help and support you have given us during these years to improve our English. I have a question regarding Agree/Disagree essays. In the following essay question are we supposed to write about both positive and negative effects if we think there are more positive aspects? I mean in these types of questions we must explain both sides even if we think there are more advantages? Below is the question. In the last 20 years there have been significant development in the field of IT. However, these developments are likely to have more negative effects than positive in future. To what extent do you agree with this view? Best regards Mona

You need to look at how it is phrased: more X than Y. If you think there is more X, you will also think there is less Y. This means you will explain both from your point of view. Do you see what I mean?

MAM A Huge Thanks for providing theses topics! I have almost gone through every topic in detail and now when i check latest questions from your website, i feel like i can write ay of those tasks easily.

I have just one doubt. While studying about poverty i found that every cause of it is totally related to other one, and in this situation it becomes difficult to write two separate reasons or body paragraphs about poverty. Overpopulation, for instance, is the reason of lack of resources or services that include education, but education can be a different reason. In the similar way unemployment is another cause of pooverty, and unemploymet is also due to overpopulation.

You have plenty of ideas and that’s great. Now it is your task to select and organise. You can’t put all your ideas in your essay – you need to decide which ones to use. If the essay is about poverty (lack of money), then resource depletion isn’t really relevant. However your point about limited education is a good point. You do not need to link lack of good education to overpopulation – that isn’t necessarily connected. So, one cause is – lack of good education which helps create professionals who will pull a country out of poverty. Your second point is lack of employment – this is a clearly connected to poverty and that is a another good cause. You can add as a supporting point that overpopulation leads to too much competition for jobs that are scarce in the first place. So, you see, you need to filter your ideas and cut out any point that isn’t directly related. IELTS essays are short – only 280 words on average – you can’t list everything. So, we have cut out “resource depletion” and we have decided that “overpopulation” is a supporting point which adds problems to the lack of employment. The two main causes will be: limited education and lack of jobs, which together cause poverty both for the country, for families and for individuals. Do you see how you need to plan more after you have brainstormed. Once you have ideas, sift through them to choose only two causes that you will use. This of course is advice for a cause/solution essay where you shouldn’t have more than two causes. I hope this helps.

Thanks for clearing my doubts mam You are so generous and humble. I can’t express my gratitude towards you in words.

I wish you healthy and happy life!!!

Dear Lucia, Thank you so much. It took me about 2 month to improve my skills and to be honest, I spent most of my time reading different topics. Based on Topic’s complexity and range of questions, each topic took me between 1 to 4 days to study at first.

Hi Dear Liz, I didn’t know where to say my words so i Chose this page. I just wanted to extremely express my appreciation for your great website and your efforts to help people pass the IELTS exam. I have centered around my study time on your website and I went through all the 100 essay topics and latest speaking questions in all three parts. I have succeeded in the exam with L:8.5, R:8, S:7.5, W:7.5 while my previous scores were: L:8.5, R:8.5, S:6.5 W:6 and your website was the one main way that made my dream come through. I again want to thank you a lot and I am referring your website and your courses to all the people who ask about my success path here in Iran. I hope all people understand and appreciate your hard work and thanks for all the positive energies. Regards, Danial

I’m really pleased for you, Danial. It’s great to see your scores improving so much – well done 🙂

hi liz there is no written topic about globalisation…. can u please provide

See the topic of society on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/

Hi Danial, I am also happy for you that you got that such a brilliant score.. Could you please share how you make it? I also following Liz’s website which is very helpful fo me.. But i wondering about how long did you prepare to get that much improvement?and how many topics of writing did you do everyday?

Thank you in advance

Hi Danial, What exactly you did to improve your skill by this website?

Dear Liz, I just want to know that in agree or disagree type of essay, the body paragraph should be based on one side either agree or disagree or it should be 80:20 ratio? Please guide me, I will be very thankful to you.

There are no such rules. No rules at all like that in IELTS. You decide your own personal opinion when you read the essay question.

Are calculators allowed in the IELTS exam? Thanks!

IELTS requires no calculations and, therefore, you need no calculator.

Hlo mam can u please provide last 3 months essay topics

See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

Hello Liz, I had this question, I saw several times in videos that while question asks about “advantages and disadvantages”, tutors write one example of for each advantage and disadvantage. I was wondering, is it OK to do so on test day? thanks in advance!

It is your choice how you expand and explain your ideas. You can use or not use examples – it’s your choice.

I had a question and would appreciate if you could kindly clarify. The below essay statement falls under which category? and Why? To me it looks like an opinion essay where we need to choose a side either positive or negative and then give points to support the view in 2 paragraphs. Is that right?

Essay Question: Some universities offer online courses for students. Do you think it is a positive or negative development for students?

The question is listed under sample essay questions on this website.

Thank you, Soumen

This is listed under the category of direct questions. It requires you to answer one question only and present your opinion. You can find a model for this on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

Please give me last six months essay topics which came in a ielts exam..

http://www.ieltsliz.com/recent-ielts-questions-and-topics

I’m Ali , from iran and I have to say THANK YOU ! May God bless you

Advertisement reflects the power of renowned consumer products in which celebrities are act as a crowd puller by doing advertises on television screen. Youngsters attract easily due to their favourite film stars , singers advertisevent. However, it is true argument that reduces the substancial real needs of the society in which they sold their goods.

Throughout the years, the scenario has been changed due to development of technology worldwide that helps the advertise companies to launch their products efficiently. Although, there is no actual need of that goods but individual purchase it through online website for instance, http://www.amazon.com /www.eBay.com etcetera that leads to wastage of currency and also grown-ups foster their guardians for that unworthy things. Besides this, companies provide lot of benefit and offer on goods to influence the public but it might have palpable effect that create skin infection , elergy problems due to the usage of cosmetica, medicines or protein powders that are consumed to gain or lpose weight . So , generally unhealthy for people.

On the other hand, there are various aspects against this argument. It is a people’s choice to take decision to buy goods . Advertising may be not a cause of consumer’s buying habits .individuals have their own spending habits . If they have got enough disposable income then they have right to purchase that product . Before buying consumer goods they should evidently aware about it positives and negatives.

To conclude , it is quit inconvenient to say everyone is swayed by advertising. Compared with other product companies , the sensitive areas of business such as toys industries that should be curtail to advertise because children have not enough mature to judge about good or bad.

Sory I don’t comment on writing.

Hi Liz, your website is very helpful,no doubt :). My ielts test day is 15th dec and i am really confused… i wanted to ask that what i ought to do if i have no knowledge about the question in writing task 2. waiting for your response.. Thanks.

You will have a problem if you have not prepared ideas for common topics in writing task 2. See this page for a list of more topics: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/ . You can find ideas from model essays online and debate websites.

hi Liz, today I have elaborately studied marking criteria of writing task 2. Could you please explain me these three things- 1)coherence 2)cohesion 3)referencing

looking forward to your reply thanks in advance 🙂

You can find detailed information about the writing task 2 band scores on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2-band-scores-5-to-8/ . Coherence is about your language being easy to understand with a logical flow of ideas. Cohesion is about how ideas connect to each other (ie linking). Referencing is about referring back in grammar by using “it” or “they”.

thank you : )

I have been looking for site to know writing task 2 topics with sub-topics,thanks to ieltsliz because its made my task easy.

You can find more here: https://ieltsliz.com/100-ielts-essay-questions/

You might have no idea how MANY DOCTORS around the world are thankful for your help in learning English! On behalf of all white coat wearing people, THANK YOU!.

I read many FB med group chat’s comments and other social networks, where many who want to come to the UK to practice medicine get together , and many of them recommend watching your videos.

Thousands of them, mostly from developing countries, show their gratitude to you.

we need above 7.5 in total and above 7 in each.

Personally, I have given IELTS 5 times, in 6 years. Unfortunately, I have not received the required score yet. BUT, I have received in Speaking 8, reading 7, Listening 7.5, and most horrible part-writing 6.5

Those numbers were different in each time, I just compiled them in the best shape, to show the greatest achievement I could get in those hardest ever my exams. I never got any bad marks during my 8 years of medical exams. I graduated from medical school with Honors yet ENGLISH- is my weak point.

I am proactive and will try for the 6th time, I believe it will be my last time of giving IELTS, I will achieve the required and even more band.

I have never really practice writing exactly at it is given in your explanation. But this time I WILL.

from Central Asia.

Thanks so much for your comment. I’m aware of the issues doctors face hitting their required score and am glad my site helps 🙂 I have actually replied to you at length via email using the email address you have used to post this message. Take a look as I’ve given you some extra tips and a gift. Good luck 🙂

Thank you . You are not wise only, generous and have real concerns for your students.

Heavenly rewards for your tremendous work.

Advance Merry Christmas!

Many new adventures in coming year 2017!

Thank you!!!

Merry Xmas 🙂

Thank you Liz for your help so much! I know you have probably heard it many times before but I really do appreciate your great work. In my case especially, your study materials are priceless. I am a mother of a 9 months old baby girl so you can only imagine how challenging for me is studying and taking care of her at the same time. Actually, now at the moment I am burning the midnight oil to study for my IELTS exam (Academic) which is coming in the beginning of December 2016. My English is far from being perfect and my dream is to get band 8+. I am full of doubts and totally bushed, worried about my final results but I know that I just simply cannot give up. I think many people are having the same thoughts and worries as I do. But you are here, for us and that’s amazing. I am sending my warmest greetings from Finland.

Coming soon 🙂

Thank you very much for your stunning site and I really like and benifited from it.I am a student of IELTS. My asking to you, how can I guess Argumentative written or narrative written. Some time I make mistake it . May you give me any easy way to identify it. Thank you

See the free information video on this page which explain the five types of IELTS essays: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore

4 in reading

really love your website. It’s very interactive.

In my speaking test had to speak about the last story I had watched on TV, with whom I watched and what did I liked about it and why.

Thanks for sharing 🙂 I’m glad my site is useful.

Hi, In most of the GT writing test part II in the introduction paragraph, its mentioned that “In this essay I will be describing or I explained about…..bla bla

Similarly, In conclusion part,”I/we discussed and explained so and so…….”

My question is that is it right to use I and We the way I used in the above example or generalised statement will be given more weightage.

None of the phrases you have listed are advisable to use. I suggest you see my advanced writing task 2 lessons: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore

Hi Liz Thank you for your great and wonderful lessons and tips that is really valuable to us. i bought your Advanced IELTS Writing task2 for different types of essay questions and its amazing,v.thanks. “people should work a fixed number of hours per week,and employers should not ask anybody to work more than this” give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples. what is this type of essay?and how to deal with it?and if any advices you can give it to me regarding my question. thank you.

That question is not complete. Where did you find it?

Cambridge 10 general training test2

Sorry..test1

That’s so badly written for an IELTS question. It’s an opinion essay. You need to comment on the opinion given by giving your own opinion. You need to explain what you think of people working a fixed number of hours in a week.

Hello mam, i done my best in ielts exam …i follow format similar trend which should be followed but unfortunately i overall got 5.5 band in writing ..Can u suggest me something ..now I’m going for it again.

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I am going to give general ielts test and I need your advice before giving the test please give me some tips for general ielts test and which lessons is are good for general test from your lessons

All writing task 2 lessons are also for GT. On the writing task 1 page, you will find tips for letter writing.

I am preparing for Ilets Academic exam, It is on 31st March, I have started my preparation on 19th March 🙁 My goal is to achieve 6.5 band in writing, i am doing quite well in other sections. But i am not feeling confident in writing, kindly give me some tips on writing

Hey Liz, I know you are taking some time off. However, I have a question for you in regard to Task 1. When the question is asking you to write a letter to your friends and in your letter, thank them for the photos and for the holiday you spent overseas. Since, no names were given, how would you suggest addressing this letter ? Would you suggest simply using imaginary names? Thanks

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Thank you for sharing valuable information for IELTS exam.

After going through your tips, I am a bit confused about how to write an essay for the question ‘To what extent do you agree’?

For example, “Most artists receive low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue their work. To what extent do you agree?” – – Can I disagree with the statement or I have to agree only? As I can say here that government has other priorities as well. – In addition to funding, can I write something like additional unemployment benefits for artists etc to further help artists. – Furthermore, If I agree (partially or fully) or disagree, two body paragraphs which I make, I have to justify my statement given in introduction only or can I discuss other side as well (may be in second para)? – I am getting confused over this type of question (To what extent) so please provide me with some resources on it as I have my exam on 23rd Jan.

Hi, Do you have any solve essay so that I can see all the method.

What is your opinion on giving a Title to the Essay before we begin writing it. Will that have a positive or negative impact? Please advice.

Thanks, Vijay

You should not write a title. Liz

hi madam I bit confuse about what I write in this topic some sports make use of steroids in order to boost their performance as it easy to obtain legal drugs through a medical prescription . suggest some possible measures to check such unethical practices ielts task 2 …Please reply me as soon as possible because my exam is on 7 November. .Thanks

This can be checked by regular urine and blood tests. It can also be dealt with by having harsher penalties for people using drugs to enhance their performance. This issue has been in the news a lot so you can read up on google. Good luck Liz

I can’t remember where I found an essay question that really stressed me out. It was something along the lines of “Some people believe the government should spend more money on defense while others believe social benefits should be favored. Discuss both sides.” I really can’t remember what it was exactly, but it concerned defense and social benefits and I honestly had no idea what I could write about on that topic. Would you have tips?

Thank you so much,

This is a current issue in many countries. Should a country aim to protect itself or should it spend money on providing benefits for its citizens. Defense is essential in order to ensure the security of a country and its citizens. Without defense, a country would be open to attack from terrorists or other countries. It is in the interest of the citizens to provide strong defenses. However, if many of a country’s citizens are in poverty or sick, the government has a responsibility to provide benefits and extra money to support them. Without these benefits, they might end up living below the poverty line. I hope some of these ideas help. Feel free to share your views. Liz

Thank you so much for your answer !

Also, I read that each paragraph should have one controlling idea. However, on subjects such as “Some believe a good salary is more important, others believe an enjoyable job is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion” (something along those lines, I shortened it of course). I’m struggling on two things :

1. Is it ok if I write two paragraphs, one about good salary and the other about enjoying the job but with more than one idea for both? (ie. I wouldn’t have one single controlling idea). 2. Do I have to give my opinion in the intro or can I give it in the conclusion?

Thank you for your time!

You must put your opinion in the introduction, body and conclusion. You could have two body paragraphs and join your opinion with one of them or you could put your opinion separately. Have a think about getting one of my advanced training lessons for essay writing – they are very detailed and will help a lot: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore All the best Liz

i think you are right this will help us and our country and their would not be any problem.

The writing task 2. I came across in my IELTS general exam was

Some people thinks that radio is much more interesting and entertaining than Tv. To what extent do you agree? Or disagree?. Discuss with relevent examples.

Thanks for sharing 🙂

Hello there ! Liz, I tried writing this topic and I’m trying the For-and-Against approach, and my opinion stated at the last paragraph. However, I can’t come up with any ideas as to how is radio more entertaining? How is it more entertaining than TV? Could you please help me out?

I am not clear what topic you are referring to – you need to write it in full in your message. Also I don’t know what you mean about the “for-and-against” approach. Are you talking about the discussion essay? Liz

Oh, I’m sorry, I completely forgot to mention which essay I was talking about. I was referring to “Some people think that radio is much more interesting and entertaining than TV. To what extent do you agree/disagree?” And what I meant by “for-and-against” was that I handle those type of questions like a discussion essay. I would first write the reasons why some people think it IS better than TV, and in the next paragraph I would list the reasons why others think it IS NOT. At the end I give my own opinion. However, I couldn’t think of any ways in which radio is more interesting, so I thought I would ask you for some ideas.

Thank you for the fast reply!

It is ESSENTIAL that you follow the instructions. The instructions do not say “discuss both sides”. This is an opinion essay, you decide your opinion in the introduction and explain it in the body paragraph. Never add any information which is not your opinion. If you fail to follow instructions 100%, you will get a low mark. See my opinion essay lesson from my online course for detailed training: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore All the best Liz

Do you teach online ?

At the moment, these are the only extra lessons I offer: http://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore All the best Liz

Hi Liz, I found your blog very useful, I have my exam in a week time, I m looking to improve my scores in Reading and Writing Section of ielts, I m good enough in English I would say, What tips you would help me on this.

Listening: As I m from Asian, And you mentioned that on your video that most of the foreigners have issues when it comes to listening to Plurals. with S. any way i can differential or improve on identify it. if so

Reading for General: Ii have experienced issue with matching question type and matching of heading or where you have lists of headings to choice or pick from like for example ( i, ii, iv) or the case of matching with the paragraph ( A, B, D,H). one where of the problem i fixed was with use of Synonyms in passage vs question., with the crunch of time . Are the Any Traps.. to look out for or tips that can help me to do well with this kind of questions apart from skimming the text and identifying the main idea of the paragraph…

Writing: I have issue with sentence construction or paragraph building i have ideas or points in mind when i end up reading up a task question.

Speaking: I plan on using diverse vocabulary words. towards my topic, but how would be able to know when should i use , Could be/ Should be / Would be any differences on those, I m sure i m likely loose points on misuse of words in context or when it comes to pronounciation of words. is that the case

I don’t have time to give you all tips but here are some. For speaking, the issue you are talking about is not vocabulary, it is grammar. The use of the correct modals (should, could etc) and the use of conditional sentences all relates to your grammar accuracy and range. You will find a grammar website recommended on my useful website page in the IELTS Extra section. For writing, the key is preparing ideas for all common topics and also planning your essay so that each paragraph has a central point. If you mix your ideas up in paragraphs, you will not get a good mark for coherence and cohesion – so plan your ideas and then plan how to put them into paragraphs. After that, plan how to support them. All that should be done before you start writing. All the best Liz

Would you recommend to have a balanced view? Or single sided view? If I will choose a balanced view, I think I still need to state clearly which side I preferred. Is that correct? Thanks

You can get a good score with either approach. A one sided approach choose one side (either agree or disagree). The balanced approach is a specific opinion which doesn’t fully agree or fully disagree. I’ll soon be releasing a video to buy which explains in detail how to do both approaches for the opinion essay. I’ll post a link when it’s ready. Liz

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