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IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Topics 2024

Below are essay topics and questions for IELTS Writing Task 2. They comprise of previous topics, common topics and trending topics in the world today. You must prepare all topics fully because ideas for topics are marked in the IELTS writing task 2 test.

However, you must review these essay topics as well: 100 REPEATED ESSAY TOPICS FOR IELTS .

IELTS Essays Topics for 2024

These essay questions may be reworded and the tasks changed (for example an opinion essay changed to a discussion essay). These are guides for your preparation this year. The essay question changes with each test and different questions are used each day.

Advertising

Some people think that adverts control what we purchase, while others think they are useful sources of information on products. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Fast food advertisements can be found on TV and throughout social media which tempts people to eat unhealthy food. Should fast food ads be banned?
Many adverts target children. What problems does this create? And how can these problems be solved?
For these essay topics, see my list of essay topics for Housing, Buildings and Urban Planning . The questions are likely to be repeated.
More companies should employ older people. Do you agree?
More business meetings are being conducted online rather than person to person. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some companies use a lot of packaging when selling their products. Why is this? Is it a good thing?
Some people think that next day delivery services are a good thing, while others think such services are having a negative impact on the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Companies should relocate their factories to rural areas. Is this a good idea?
Some companies encourage workers to be competitive, while others encourage teamwork. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Large supermarkets will be the death of small, local shops. Do you agree?

Crime and Punishment

(note: frequent topic in IELTS and also a real life case in US of a parent being found guilty of a crime committed by their child this year: read article )
Do developments in technology make crime easier to detect or do they make people more vulnerable to crime? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many people who commit crime have a low level of education. Are education courses in prison the best way to reduce crime rates?
Some people think that teenagers should be given the same punishment for crimes as adults. What is your opinion?
Some films glorify criminal behaviour which might tempt some people into crime. Do you think such films should be banned?
Tourism is increasing in many far to reach places around the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend?
Traditional ways of life are being lost in the modern world. Why is this happening? Do you think it is a positive or negative trend?
The government should support local artists financially. Do you agree?
People should adapt how they live to fit into a new country. Do you agree?
The world would be a better place with only one culture and no cultural misunderstandings. Do you agree?
Children can benefit from spending more time with their grandparents. Do you agree?
Parents have a responsibility to help children with their homework, but others believe children should do it on their own. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Adult children are choosing to live with their parents longer. Why is this happening. Is it a positive or negative trend?
Parents should be solely responsible to keep their children safe online. To what extent do you agree?
For this topic, see my list of essay questions: IELTS Essay Questions for Topic of Food

Note, most of these questions are repeated each year.

More people are educating themselves with online educational sources. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Schools, not parents, should be responsible for teaching children good behaviour. Who should be responsible for teaching children good behaviour? What can be done to promote good behaviour in children?
Some schools no longer teach children handwriting skills. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Online education is better than classroom education. Discuss both methods of education and give your opinion.
University education should be free for all. Do you agree?
Having a university education is the best way to guarantee a successful career. To what extent do you agree?
While some parents think homework puts too much pressure on children, others believe it is essential for a child’s educational development. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that children who fail in school will have a limited future. Do you agree?
Computers and smart phones will be the death of handwriting, grammar and spelling. Do you agree?
Schools should put more emphasis on sport and exercise, while others believe that schools should focus on science subjects. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think tests are better than continual assessment as a way to evaluate school children. What is your opinion?
Many children and adults enjoy watching historical films and serial dramas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning about historical events or characters from such sources?
Some children are home schooled. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of home schooling?
Reading books is essential for a child’s development. Do you agree?

Environment

Recycling is an important part of protecting the environment. Why is this? How could more people be encouraged to recycle?
Environmental problems should be tackled internationally, not nationally. Do you agree?
The government should take full responsibility for environmental issues, but others believe it ought to be the responsibility of individuals. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Plant and animal diversity is declining around the world. Why is this happening? Why is this a problem? (this question might also be a cause/solution essay)
Some people believe the world is getting hotter. What are the causes and possible solutions for global warming?
The government should encourage people to use electric cars. What are the advantages and disadvantages of electric cars?
Low-cost airline travel is damaging the environment. Do you agree?
Obesity is a growing problem around the world. Why is this? What can be done about it?
Mental health problems are having a greater impact on people. Why is this? What solutions can you suggest?
Having a good work-life balance is the key to a healthy life. Do you agree?
To ensure children’s health, schools should provide free nutritious meals. To what extent do you agree?
For this topic, see previous reported questions as they are likely to be repeated: Language Essay Questions

Life & Lifestyle

People were happier in previous generations compared to now. To what extent do you agree. Note: This question can also be about stress.
Some people think that teenagers are happier than adults, but others do not agree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
People should donate part of their income to charity. Do you agree?
Some people like change, while others prefer stability. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people live in the moment, while others prefer to plan for the future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
People living in communities are less socially connected with each other than in the past. Do you agree?
Fewer people are visiting shops to make their purchases. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
People knew how to relax in a healthier way in the past than now. Do you agree?
People in the past had more hobbies which made their lives interesting compared to people today. Do you agree?
More and more elderly people are living at home alone with very little social contact. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation?

Media & News

Some people think national news is more important than international news, while others disagree. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
More and more people are accessing the news online. Is all online news trustworthy?
Celebrities are often in the press. Should they have the right to total privacy whenever they want?
Some people think celebrities are poor roles models for children? Do you agree?
Social media promotes luxurious lifestyles. Is this a bad thing?
Social media promotes appearance over character. Do you agree?
Social media provides a convenient outlet for people to vent their negative feelings about a situation or a person. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
More and more people are streaming films and serial dramas online. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think saving money is the most important thing, while others believe it is better to spend money and enjoy life. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Spending money on luxury items or special occasions is very expensive. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Money management should be taught in schools. Do you agree?
Schools should be responsible to teach children money management. Do you agree with this?

People & Personality

For this topic, see the essay questions on this page: People, Personality & Communication
Note, even though this topic might not appear in the GT test, it could appear in IELTS Speaking Part 3 so everyone should prepare ideas and vocabulary for it.
In many areas of work, robots are being given more roles. Is this a positive or negative trend?
Smart phones provide an instant way to video record or photograph someone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?
People are spending too much time on their smart phones. Why is this? Is it a positive or negative trend?
Online translations will one day make learning foreign languages obsolete. What is your opinion?
Some companies rely 100% on technology for calculations and other such functions. What advantages does technology bring to the workplace? Is there a downside to relying too much on technology?

Travel and Tourism

See this page for essay questions for this topic: Travel and Tourism

World Issues

Note, these topics appear most years in the test.

The gap between rich and poor countries is expanding. How can it be resolved?
With the growing gap between rich and poor countries around the world, some people think that rich countries should economically support poorer countries more than they have in the past. Do you agree?
Homelessness is a problem only the government can tackle. To what extent do you agree?
More and more people are migrating from rural to urban areas. Why is this? What problems does it create?
Green spaces should be prioritised in urban areas. Do you agree?
Overpopulation is an increasing problem in urban areas around the world. What is the main reason for this? What could be done to tackle it?
Littering is an increasing problem in many countries. What is the reason for this? What measures can be taken to tackle it?
With a growing population, families should be prepared to take responsibility for their elder family members. To what extent do you agree?
Companies should employ more old people. What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing this?
Having a good education is the best way to secure a good job. Do you agree?
Some people think it is good to socialise with work colleagues, while others believe in maintaining a professional distance. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some companies prefer people to work in the office, while others facilitate their employees to work from home. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Being self-employed is becoming more common these days. Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that working fewer days per week actually increases productivity in workers. To what extent do you agree?
Older people make better managers and company directors than younger people. To what extent do you agree?

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Hi Liz, hope you are doing fine. I have written an essya of 290 words and I struggle alot with essay planning and vocabulary. please suggest how to improve essay planing and also if you could read the essay and tell how much band score it could get?

Media coverage of violent crimes is spreading fear among people and encouraging criminals. Due to this reason, some people band rational reporting to make authorities aware of elieve that violent crimes should not be reported in newspapers or on TV channels. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays, crime rate has considerably risen and is being increasingly reported in print news and media. Many people are significantly affected by the negative influence of crime report. Some argue that serious crimes should not be covered in mainstream media as it spreads terror among masses while offenders may gain confidence in criminal activities. I believe that there should be a reasonable the security concerns and deter people from committing crime.

One of the major reasons to report serious offence in the media is to make public informed of the alarming situation of the society. Reports of heinous crimes cause people to take safety measures while moving out in the city. For instance , many people resort to residing in their homes in late hours of the day. Likewise, people prefer walking in groups or carrying out activities in broad day light.

Another reason to document abhorrent crimes is to compel law enforcing authorities to take stricter measures against any sort of offensive activities. Consequently, the safety enforcing authorities are compelled to pass and implement firm laws. Additionally, judicial system also comes into action to ensure protection of the citizens. New security bills could be passed to strengthen the protection of the city residents.

In conclusion, documenting serious crimes is increasingly significant as it reflects the general safety conditions of the society and allows officials to take necessary measures as well as make people mindful of their surroundings and act accordingly.

This is not an IELTS essay question. It contains errors in language and has no clear aim. Please do not use essay questions that you find online, unless they come from the official IELTS website. On this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/ , you’ll find safe essay questions to use, and information about the structure and paragraphs for an IELTS essay. Learn first, practice later.

I want to share my task 2 essay question from my recent exam.

Media coverage of violent crimes is spreading fear among people and encouraging criminals. Due to this reason, some people believe that violent crimes should not be reported in newspapers or on TV channels.

To what extent do you agree or disagree? Task 1 was a combination of table and line graph. The Table shows the percentage of people from all age groups who visited the cinema in Australia between 1994 and 2002. The line graph shows the average number of visits by four different age groups (12-24)(24-34)(35-50)(50plus) to the cinema during the same period. Speaking cue card Tell about a food that you like being served at special events. why do you like it what people do to prepare for it Part 1 where do you live? Do you recommend other people living there? Did you play as a child? Where would you go when you were a child? Do you like to have coins? Is it important to have food at the parties? What kind of food do you expect when you go to someone’s home? Part 3 what sort of foods people have in your country at different occasions? Any desserts? Why do people grow their vegetables? I can just recall some of these for now, hope it can help someone.

I have 2 questions, if the examiner is not asking in part 3 more difficult questions, does it mean that they are not going to give you a higher score? bcz I heard one teacher tell this that if they are asking you tough questions, that means either they are deciding if to give a band 7 or 8. In the line graph if we do not use the language increase or decrease, does it affect the score?

Hopefully, if I will get my required band score, I will be back here.

Thanks for sharing. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for your results.

About your questions. It is not true that being asked difficult questions in speaking part 3 means that the examiner is deciding specific band scores or higher band scores. This is false information. Examiners have a huge range of questions and those questions are not organised based on someone’s level of English. Also, some candidates give really high band score answers with questions that are not particularly challenging in which case the examiner doesn’t have to push further. Also, each candidate has a different idea about what a “difficult question” is. So, please ignore any such rumours.

Line graphs show change over a period of time. This means numbers (lines) in the line graphs will go up, go down, stay the same or fluctuate. So, in order to describe these changes, you will be using language of change, such as increase, go up, climb, grow, rise etc. It would be impossible to describe a line that is increasing without using such nouns or verbs. You’ll find a link to line graph vocabulary on this page along with model answers and tips: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/

Hello Liz, Today, I was giving a test and this question came up In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

My ans) “Rural people from several countries are choosing to move to cities. For this reason, there is a decline in population in the countryside. In my opinion, it is beneficial for the rural people but it has a negative impact on the environment and food production.”

positive for rural people – career opportunities, good university negative – overpopulation, pollution, fewer farmers in rural areas means less food production

So my question is – have I given a good partial view essay? And I included food production to include the “….population in the countryside is decreasing” impact of rural population decline. Have I done it correctly? Thank you!! I keep making mistakes while approaching these essays so I had to ask you.

The approach itself is fine, but the issue is with the language and meaning. I think you mean it is beneficial for the people who move from rural areas to cities (which means – the individuals who relocate). When you write only “it is beneficial for rural people” this does mean all rural people. A high band score is about being able to use English to a level that gives precise clear meaning.

Regarding the negative impacts, it is possible to say that this can have a negative effect on both rural and urban populations. By phrasing it this way, you will talk about the impact on the remaining urban population that could experience lack of labour, which has various consequences, and the impact on urban populations that could suffer from housing shortages and more competition for work.

So, your approach is ok, but the way you phrased it could have been improved and more carefully thought out. When you take a partial agreement approach, getting the language correct is essential for a high score because the meaning you are aiming for is more subtle.

ohhhh yesss. That is so true. I need to be more careful about this. I need some more practice paraphrasing then. Thank you so so so much for always guiding me, Liz!!

You’re welcome 🙂

Hi liz, can you please accept my comment Some people say that schools should put more emphasis on sports and exercise, while others believe that schools should focus on science subjects.

Although some people believe that schools ought to put more emphasis on sports and exercise, others think that the focus should be on STEM-related subjects. In my opinion, focusing on science-related subjects will have a better impact on a child’s future.

On the one hand, some people think that sports and exercise should be given more emphasis in students’ school curricula. In simple terms, schools that place a greater emphasis on sports and exercise can improve students’ health and well-being. Even students who are not particularly interested in sports will have to focus on them, ensuring that at a minimum, they stay healthy. Constant studying usually leads to students being under immense stress; that is why sports can act as a stress buster, giving students a chance to enjoy their school life by indulging themselves in sports. This increased attention to sports is also great news for students who are interested in becoming athletes, as it provides them with more opportunities and exposure in the field of sports.

On the other hand, it is often believed that schools should focus more on science, and I agree. Nowadays, all the top universities in the world prefer students with a science background, and a school focusing more on its STEM curriculum helps students secure a seat in top universities. Similarly, many high-paying job openings are for those working in the fields of science and technology, and if one wants to apply for those positions, they should have an extensive amount of knowledge of STEM-related subjects, which is only possible if a school gives a high degree of preference to science-related subjects.

In conclusion, while people may have varied opinions, I think students would have a better future if schools keep their focus more on academic and scientific subjects.

Hi Liz, I just got my result, which overwhelmed me as I was not expecting such a good score. Overall score: 8; Listening: 9, Reading: 8, Writing: 7, Speaking: 7. All thanks to you. Without this website, I couldn’t make it. The contents not only helped me to improve my proficiency and test preparation but also boosted my confidence. You are doing a great job and hope more and more people will benefit from your lessons in the future. I wish you a healthy and happy life. Thank you once more.

That’s excellent! Very well done to you. I’m so glad you not only developed skills but also gained confidence. I really want people to build their confidence and even enjoy preparing for IELTS. Thanks for coming back to share your results. Wishing you all the best 🙂

Great to see you back again liz. My question is: How can I improve my vocabulary and expand ideas related to a specific topic without memorising? Are there any practical steps to follow? or it’s all about reading? Could you please recommend any websites if it’s all about reading?

Ideas play an important role in IELTS essays because each essay will be based on a topic / an issue and you must have ideas ready for topics. Those ideas will be marked for relevancy. And of course, vocabulary plays a big part in being able to express those ideas relating to the topic given. For this reason, I created my Ideas for IELTS Essay Topics to help people learn ideas for over 150 essay topics. You can find it in my store: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ .

It is 100% fine to memorise ideas. In fact, you need to memorise them. But you don’t memorise whole sentences. You learn the ideas and then express them naturally in your way during the test. My Ideas E-book presents ideas in the form of vocabulary exercises so that you learn both the ideas and vocabulary at the same time.

Hi Liz, Im still struggling to improve my writing skill. Could you give me some feedback towards my work below? My target score 6,5-7 but Im not confident enough yet about my work, thank you in advance.

Question We live in a world in which we are constantly exposed to advertising. To what extent does advertising influence our choices as consumers, and what effect does it have on our lifestyles?

Discuss this issue and give your opinion

It has been known that we are exposed to tremendous advertisements on any platform and anywhere. We are influenced by it unconsciously and lead to consuming behavior that is tailored to our lifestyles. This essay will discuss how far an advertisement influences people and what effect that might emerge.

Unconsciously, an advertisement can change our perception toward a product. If the product is advertised uniquely, we tend to put our attention to it and start to perceive that this product is more interesting than the others. Our senses tell the brain that this brand is an acceptable product. As a result, we want it more like we will never see it again. Furthermore, after our mind has been influenced then it leads to action or behavior, which turns people into consumerism. Consequently, it drives us to buy more and more without any consideration that might be essentials to be considered.

On the other hand, advertisements give positive and negative impacts to our lifestyles. From the advertisement, we can see more details about the product itself. As a result, we can choose which product that might be suitable for us because they are advertising it in detail. In contrast, being exposed to advertisements also brings adverse effects like consumerism. We tend to spend our money on stuff that we do not really need. We do not hesitate to spend much more money only for a lifestyle that might make it hard to save money. Consequently, our decision toward a product becomes not rational because we purchase something that we do not really need.

We can conclude that advertisements can influence our perception and behavior toward a product that makes us more aware of it. Not only that, being exposed to tremendous advertisements bring negative and positive effects, which are understanding details about a product and being a consumerist person. Because of it, we have to be more critical when we are exposed to advertisements.

Although my website doesn’t offer a feedback service, I do have time for a couple of question comments:

1) You are asked two specific questions. Your introduction should provide your answer to either one of them or both. The sentence “This essay will discuss how far an advertisement influences people and what effect that might emerge.” – is not a thesis statement in IELTS essays. That sentence should introduce your position, your body paragraphs should give the details and your conclusion should summarise it.

2) You need to spend more time planning the order of information in your body paragraph. For example, your first body paragraph takes a long time to get to the main point. This is not what you want for an IELTS essay. Make your main point clear immediately and then add supporting details and explanation. For example, “Advertising can influence how we perceive a product leading to temptation to make purchase that people either do not need or cannot easily afford.” With this opening line, you can then tackle 1) how advertising tempts people 2) why it leads people to make unnecessary purchases 3) why people even end up spending more money than they should. You ought to plan this before you write your essay. This makes your essay more coherent and more focused – those two factors cover almost 50% of your score.

3) Your second body paragraph contains information about why people buy products – this ought to be in body paragraph 1. So, you’ve got confused between the two paragraph. Your second body paragraph is about lifestyle so make sure each sentence focuses only on that. Advertising leads people to want a luxury lifestyle beyond their means. This leads to debt and consumerism leads to unnecessary waste. Before you write your essay, make sure that each paragraph contains unique points that don’t overlap or repeat anything from other body paragraphs.

Hi, Liz! I met a tricky question in the last exam on 1 August, it was about “If a product is good and it meets people’s needs, people will buy it. So advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a form of entertainment.

To what extent do you agree or disagree these views?”

I was quite confused because of the “and”, should we explain both the necessity and different forms and ads or should we only focus on the other forms of ads? I hope you can see this question, I don’t know if this type of essay is common, but I found it more difficult than the “to what extent” ones I’ve done before. Thank you!

I can understand your confusion over the question. It often helps to re-write the question in your mind just to get started with analysing the meaning:

– Do you think that advertising plays no role because someone will buy something that they know is a good product if they need it? – Do you think advertising has no effect because people buy what they want anyway? (simplified question)

So, you must decide your your opinion about why people make purchases: 1) advertising has a role (it is more than just entertainment and it does influence people) and you don’t agree that people will buy what they need anyway. 2) advertising has no role (because it is just entertainment and people buy what they want based on their needs and product quality) so you agree with the statement. 3) a specific view point of your own which doesn’t take any one side completely.

So, this essay is not directly about forms of advertising but rather what role advertising plays in a person’s choice to buy. If you agree that it plays no role, then other forms of advertising are not relevant to your essay. But if you think advertising does play a role, then you would include information / examples of advertising as supporting points.

This topic appears most years in IELTS writing task 2 (the role of advertising in choosing to purchase), but each year IELTS changes the wording. I agree with you that this year, the wording is quite complicated. Would you like me to post a model essay answer for this essay question?

Thank you for your explanation, Liz! I have to admit this topic is a bit difficult compared to what I’ve done before, I hope you share a similar feeling with me! And I got 6.5 in the end, I wrote one body paragraph about ads’ necessity and the other one about its other roles, which were proved not the most desirable way to write. And of course, I’ll be much more than grateful if you can post a mode essay! And thank you again for your help!

I definitely agree the way the question is worded is pretty challenging and I’m not surprised someone might get confused by precisely which aspect to tackle. I’ll post a model essay on this comments thread later today. Watch this space ….

See the model essay below:

Essay Question August 2024: If a product is good and it meets people’s needs, people will buy it. So advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a form of entertainment.to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Model: Some people think that advertising is simply entertainment and plays no role in the decision to purchase a product because most people will buy what they want if they need it and if it is a good product. However, I believe that advertising is effective in impacting a person’s purchase choice but not in all cases.

Firstly, advertising plays a role in promoting a company’s image and driving home key selling points of a product which do influence customers’ decision making. For example, if a person needs a car and has the money for it, they are still more likely to purchase a car which follows an image they like or has key features they have seen in an advert. For this reason, companies such as BMW pay a lot of money for product placement and other forms of advertisement, because their sales show it works.

By contrast, there are situations when advertising plays little or no role in a person’s decision of what to purchase, namely when it is an item that is of critical value to their health. Take for example the situation of someone with serious health problems, they are unlikely to be swayed by image or buzz words but will instead choose a product based on thorough research or advice from a clinician. In such cases, as the driving force behind the purchase is their health and life, advertising will have little impact.

In conclusion, advertising can effectively impact a person’s purchase choice even if they need the product and have money, except when the purchase is a critical one.

Wow, that’s quite…another view that I’ve never imagined. Thank you very much, Liz!

May I assume that the reason why I got 6.5 was I put all focus on the second sentence in the question and failed to combine it with the background sentence? Can you please give me some advice about when to look at the question as a collective? I found many writings just tend to ignore the background and zero in on the second sentence, which is usually believed more important.

Some IELTS essay questions have two sentences and the task. The first sentence is the context. You don’t need to provide an opinion on it, but it is the context you are given. The second sentence provides an opinion from other people which is often too extreme in nature, such as “the only way” to do something. You must give your opinion about the opinion of other people whilst taking into consideration the context given to you. Of course, addressing the opinion is essential and key to your score, but you can’t ignore the context given. It is not possible to say whether this is the reason for your score because there are four marking criteria in task 2 and there is task 1 to consider as well. The most you can do is recognise what you want to review so that you can improve your approach as well as any language. I really hope this helps you.

It indeed helps me a lot! Thank you, Liz!

Hi, Liz! I finally got my desired result today, I took the exam on 11th August, and I achieved 8.5 in listening, 9 in reading and both 7 in writing and speaking. I wanna thank you for your suggestions (especially about writing) throughout the period, your encouragement was my biggest motivator! Thank you a thousand times, Liz! I really wish you could surmount the issues you are undergoing now!

And finally, whoever sees this feed, the last writing essay I took was about governments’ paying for art, it’s by and large “The governments should pay for large pieces of art for public display in outdoor places. To what extent do you agree or disagree?” I hope it would help someone!

That’s wonderful news! Very well done to you. And thanks for coming back to share your results and topic 🙂

hello, Liz got an overall 7.0, for reading 6.0 for writing 6.5, and speaking and listening 7.5, I know I could have done better with the writing, I thought I did but the reading, went over my head a little bit, however, I still can use it for my upcoming masters thank you

As long as you can move forward with your life, that is all that matters. Congratulations and I wish you all the best with your Masters 🙂

Hi, in my last exam i got a band 6 in my academic writing and that ruined my opportunity in getting into a master program. During the exam, I’ve wrote less than 250 by 30 words. I’ve wrote 4 paragraphs that include intro, 2 body paragraphs and a conclusion.

I’m now practicing my writing so I could at least hit the “7” band. Could you please look into my writing here and give me your advice? Thanks.

“Advertising is the most used boa in our world today. When people think they are getting controlled by these ads, others think that ads are helpful for them to get what they need. I believe that this advertisement is annoyingly helpful.

It’s human nature to rebel against feeling controlled by other people. Such people would think by watching many advertisement that will lead them to purchase unneeded things. Or maybe brainwashed into believing unatural ideas as a propagandistic way. Such concerns has been shown in a study that being made by an elite university conducted by social students to study people behavior while they get exposed to different advertisement of the same products and ideas. They found out that some people will not buy whatever they see on TV as an innate rebellious act against thes ads.

Whereas, other people are finding out that these asds are resourcful for some products, they will not know about these products before the ads. Exposing them to Ads had led them to buy tools that made their lives more easier. Also, through these ads they could know about other tools that are more cheaper then what they already have.

In my opinion, I find Ads useful and resourceful. Through these ads, helpful resources could be shared to help and educate the viewers. Such as ads about scholarships or ads about tourist destinations and much more, these types are very useful.

In conclusion, people with rebellious nature would be against seeing advertisement as a resources. While, other people would find these ads much more resourceful. I believe, even though ads are being seen as annoying, it’s still a great way to get to know about many things and viewing these Ads as a resource is very beneficial to the individuals and communities.”

I’ve wrote it in less than 40 min. If you read it, which band does it deserve to get?

The aim of my website isn’t to provide marking or feedback, but rather practice lessons, model answers and tips to learn from. However, I will say a few things: 1) you definitely have to rethink what an IELTS essay is 2) an opinion essay is an essay which contains your opinion all the way through in every body paragraph – not what other people think. 3) all topic sentences should be written the right way for IELTS essays. They must connect to the topic, the task, be written in full and provide the main point. 4) the conclusion is the shortest paragraph 5) all body paragraphs should be equally developed – this is specific for a band 7 plus As you can see, just with this simple list, there are key techniques for writing an IELTS essay based on the marking criteria of band 7 and above that are missing from your essay. You can use my free model essay to learn from: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/ or my paid advanced lessons in my store: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/ Wishing you all the bet, Liz

Thank you so much for your dedication to keeping this website running and providing invaluable tips and videos. I’m thrilled to share that I scored an overall 8.0, largely thanks to your help!

I also want to offer my support during this challenging time. I know the past few years have been tough due to your illness, but I believe in your strength and resilience. Keep your spirits up—we’re all rooting for you and sending our best wishes for your health and recovery.

Regarding the Writing Task 2 topic I received three days ago, it was about “sponsors in sport.” The question asked whether sponsorship in sports is beneficial or if it has significant drawbacks, and it required me to discuss both perspectives and give my own opinion.

Thanks again for everything!

Congratulations! Band 8 is excellent!! Well done 🙂 I’m so pleased for you. Thanks for coming back to share your results and your topic. I appreciate your kind words about my health. It’s lovely to get support 🙂 Wishing you the best, Liz.

Hii, can you help me check my essays, i have tried a lot of practices from your website and it helps me a lot but I’m unsure if my essays could get higher than band 7

Write your essay in reply to this comment and I’ll take a look and give you an indication of what needs to change for a band 7. Choose an essay question from the page above. This will also help other people reading your essay so that everyone learns from it.

Hi Liz I wanted to join classes with you I wanted GT readings and writing help from you.

Reading these two pages carefully: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-gt-academic-writing-differences/ https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-letter-writing-essential-tips/

Had my test a few days ago. My essay question was about work and self employed. Thanks. Hope your health is better.

Thanks for sharing 🙂

Thank you for sharing useful content. I have a question. My essays are always about 400 words. I can’t make it shorter. Is this a problem? Will I get a lower score?

Yes, it would cause you to lose marks. Take a look at my free model essays and go through them sentence by sentence: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/ . You’ll find that each sentence is highly focused. There are no extra sentences that pad out the essay. The introduction has two sentences, the body paragraphs have a topic sentence with three or four sentences with explanation and details. The conclusion is often one sentences. You need to train yourself to do this. You can also find advanced writing task 2 lessons in my store which take you step by step through a high band score essay: https://elizabethferguson.podia.com/

My recent essay question a couple of weeks ago was –

Some people think that advertising encourages people to buy things that they don’t need. To what extent do you agree.

I don’t remember the precise words. But something like that. Good luck everyone!

I want to ask about to what extend do you agree essay and do you agree essay. Can I do partial agreement with do you agree essay or should I agree fully or disagree fully. I don’t know the different instructions. Thank you for all your work and support Liz

Both instructions are for the Opinion Essay. It’s the same essay type and the same techniques regardless of the wording. IELTS like to paraphrase the instructions. No matter the instructions, you can agree fully, disagree fully or have your own specific opinion which is a kind of partial agreement for any Opinion Essay. But you need to be very careful about partial agreements to make sure you are not turning them into a discussion essay. You can’t sit on the fence with an Opinion Essay. See all my FREE model essays on this page to learn more: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

wow this is beautiful Liz, God bless you

I’m glad you are enjoying my website 🙂

My essay question a few days ago was about international aid and that money should be spent in own country on social problems (homelessness and other things) It was like a combination of World Issue questions 2 and 3 on your list. This page was really useful. Thanks

Thanks for sharing 🙂 Yes, topics can be combined and reworded to create new essay questions. I’m glad you were prepared 🙂

I got essay question about – private life of celebrities – opinion essay I wasn’t surprised because I saw a similar question in your 100 essay questions page. But I was out of time and only got 1 sentence of conclusion. My friend got an essay something about – health care costing too much money for normal people. love your website Liz thanks

Thanks for sharing. It would be a problem if you missed the conclusion paragraph completely. But having one sentence for a conclusion is actually fine. In fact, most essays will have only one sentence to sum up. So, don’t worry about that.

The stress of thinking how I would manage to prepare for my IELTS test while am always busy with work was just so worrisome, but everything changed when I came across the IELTS video clips by Liz on YouTube. I watched more and more of her videos and writings and followed her suggested links in the description videos and guess what, I managed to clear my IELTS test for the first attempt, as I write this now am in Australia studying. God bless you Madam Liz.

kind regards

Green, I’m so pleased for you. Very well done! Enjoy your time in sunny Australia with all that lovely wildlife 🙂

you are the best ma

Hi Liz an enormous absolutely well done to you for all your hard work ,for your sincerity in presenting the IELTS at its best through simplicity yet keeping it at the highest levels.Your approach is excellent and easy to follow and understand……If you are interested we may be able to share ideas and create a platform for learning IELTS techniques translated to Arabic initially followed by other languages Please let me Know ..all the best Karem

I’m glad you are enjoying my website. For now, I work alone and only work part time to manage my health problems. But thanks for your interest.

Thank you Liz for your post, I appreciate it. wishing you total recovery. God bless you Anii.

God will continue to protect you. Happy new month. Thanks

I’m happy seeing your latest post. God will continue to protect you. Happy new month.

Thanks, very useful for my students! 😀

thanks so much 🙏

You’re welcome

I am very happy seeing your latest post. Thanks for the lives you have been able to touch through your contents here on your website and YouTube channel.

I’m glad my lessons are useful 🙂

I want to improve my writing skills

See my free model essays, tips and practice lessons on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/

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