Writing Task 2

Vocabulary and phrases, planning, recommended approach, paraphrasing, previous questions, common mistakes, practice essays and model answers.

Cohesive Devices for Writing Task 2

Writing Task 2: Cohesive DevicesDownload

Planning

WT2 _ Planning Process – IELTS PeteDownload

Recommended Essay Structures

Essay Structure: Non-OpinionDownload
Essay Structure: OpinionDownload

Opinion and Non-Opinion Essays

Opinion and Non-Opinion ExamplesDownload

Paraphrasing

It is very important to practice and become good at paraphrasing, as we use it for every type of essay question.

The Process and Examples

Paraphrasing Process and ExamplesDownload

Previous Questions by Type with Examples

Question Types with ExamplesDownload

Common Task 2 Mistakes

Common Writing Task 2 MistakesDownload

Practice

Model answers to the practice essays follow below. Use the planning template to practice planning your essays.

WT2 Planning Process TemplateDownload
Agree or Disagree Practice: Voluntary WorkDownload
Advantage or Disadvantage Practice: Age and JobsDownload
Problems and Solutions Practice: OverpopulationDownload
Discuss two Opinions Practice: University EducationDownload
Positive or Negative Practice: Alternative MedicineDownload
Cause and Effect Practice: University ScienceDownload
Reasons and Solutions Practice: Work Life BalanceDownload

Model Answers

Agree or Disagree Model Answer: Voluntary WorkDownload
Advantage or Disadvantage Model Answer: Age and JobsDownload
Problems and Solutions Model Answer: OverpopulationDownload
Discuss two Opinions Model Answer: University EducationDownload
Positive or Negative Model Answer: Alternative MedicineDownload
Cause and Effect Model Answer: University ScienceDownload
Reasons and Solutions Model Answer: Work Life BalanceDownload