📌 IELTS Writing Task 2 Overview
Task 2 consists of the following:
• A writing prompt that presents a viewpoint, argument, or problem
• One to three questions related to that prompt
Topics can vary widely, covering areas such as culture, government, social sciences, the environment, and technology. You must write a formal essay of at least 250 words in response to the prompt within 40 minutes.
📌 IELTS Writing Task 2 Question Types
The following five types of questions may appear:
• Agree or disagree with a particular viewpoint or argument
• Discuss two opposing views
• Describe the advantages or disadvantages of a topic
• Explain the causes of a problem and provide solutions
• Address a given situation divided into two parts (Two-part Question)
📌 Agree or Disagree Essay Overview
Agree or Disagree questions consist of two key elements.
▸ Writing Prompt
• States a point of view or an argument
• Consists of 1–2 sentences
▸ Writing Instructions
A question is presented asking for your opinion on the point of view or argument. Typical instructions include:
• "Do you agree or disagree?"
• "Do you agree?"
• "To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
• "What is your opinion?"
📌 Strategy for Writing Agree or Disagree
▸ STEP 1. Understand the Task
• Present your own opinion on the prompt and support it clearly and logically
• Position options: agree, disagree, or partly agree
▸ STEP 2. Plan Your Answer (4-Paragraph Structure)
Use four paragraphs for Agree or Disagree questions.
• Introduction
• 2 Main Body Paragraphs
• Conclusion
▸ STEP 3. How to Write Each Paragraph
◆ Introduction
→ Paraphrase the prompt
→ State your own opinion on the prompt
→ Present the two supporting reasons that will be discussed in the body paragraphs
◆ Body Paragraphs — Structure of Each Paragraph
→ A topic sentence that presents a reason supporting your opinion
→ An explanation of the reason
→ An example that illustrates the reason
◆ Conclusion
→ A summary of the main points
→ A restatement of your opinion
📌 Things to Keep in Mind
• Spend 40 minutes: Since Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1, allocate about 40 minutes to it
• Plan your answer: Spend a few minutes brainstorming your answers, explanations, and examples to create an outline
• Use a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures, and vary your sentence structures appropriately
• Proofread: In the final few minutes, check for grammatical errors and typos, and make sure your writing is clear and coherent
• Be sure to double-check that your conclusion accurately paraphrases the answers presented in your introduction, and that your essay exceeds 250 words
📌 IELTS Writing Task 2 Overview
Task 2 consists of the following:
• A writing prompt that presents a viewpoint, argument, or problem
• One to three questions related to that prompt
Topics can vary widely, covering areas such as culture, government, social sciences, the environment, and technology. You must write a formal essay of at least 250 words in response to the prompt within 40 minutes.
📌 IELTS Writing Task 2 Question Types
The following five types of questions may appear:
• Agree or disagree with a particular viewpoint or argument
• Discuss two opposing views
• Describe the advantages or disadvantages of a topic
• Explain the causes of a problem and provide solutions
• Address a given situation divided into two parts (Two-part Question)
📌 Agree or Disagree Essay Overview
Agree or Disagree questions consist of two key elements.
▸ Writing Prompt
• States a point of view or an argument
• Consists of 1–2 sentences
▸ Writing Instructions
A question is presented asking for your opinion on the point of view or argument. Typical instructions include:
• "Do you agree or disagree?"
• "Do you agree?"
• "To what extent do you agree or disagree?"
• "What is your opinion?"
📌 Strategy for Writing Agree or Disagree
▸ STEP 1. Understand the Task
• Present your own opinion on the prompt and support it clearly and logically
• Position options: agree, disagree, or partly agree
▸ STEP 2. Plan Your Answer (4-Paragraph Structure)
Use four paragraphs for Agree or Disagree questions.
• Introduction
• 2 Main Body Paragraphs
• Conclusion
▸ STEP 3. How to Write Each Paragraph
◆ Introduction
→ Paraphrase the prompt
→ State your own opinion on the prompt
→ Present the two supporting reasons that will be discussed in the body paragraphs
◆ Body Paragraphs — Structure of Each Paragraph
→ A topic sentence that presents a reason supporting your opinion
→ An explanation of the reason
→ An example that illustrates the reason
◆ Conclusion
→ A summary of the main points
→ A restatement of your opinion
📌 Things to Keep in Mind
• Spend 40 minutes: Since Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1, allocate about 40 minutes to it
• Plan your answer: Spend a few minutes brainstorming your answers, explanations, and examples to create an outline
• Use a variety of vocabulary and grammatical structures, and vary your sentence structures appropriately
• Proofread: In the final few minutes, check for grammatical errors and typos, and make sure your writing is clear and coherent
• Be sure to double-check that your conclusion accurately paraphrases the answers presented in your introduction, and that your essay exceeds 250 words