IELTS Writing Task 2

In Task 2 of both the Academic and General Training IELTS, you’ll write an essay responding to a question or problem. You might be asked to express an opinion, discuss both sides of an argument, offer solutions, or evaluate causes and effects.

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This section will help you write thoughtful, well-organised essays that address the task clearly and fully.

You’ll find:

  • Step-by-step guidance on planning and structuring your essay.
  • Sample tasks and high-scoring model answers.
  • Language for expressing opinions, making comparisons, and presenting arguments.
  • Paragraph structures for different types of essays (opinion, discussion, problem–solution, etc.).
  • Common mistakes and how to raise your score from Band 6 to Band 7+.

A strong Task 2 essay shows not only your language skills, but also your ability to organise ideas and develop a convincing argument.