IELTS Task 2 Essays
Understand the 5 Different Types
There are 5 main types of IELTS Task 2 essays:
1) Opinion Essays
2) Discussion Essays
3) Problem Solution Essays
4) Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
5) Double Question Essays
Most questions fit one of these categories. However, questions can be written in many different ways, which can make it difficult to determine which type they are.
On this page, I want to give you an overview of all 5 IELTS Task 2 essay types, with samples questions to help you recognise some of the different wording often used. I’ve also included a basic structure for each that you can use to as a guide for essay planning, a vital step in the writing process.
I go into each type of question in more detail on its own page. Click the links above or at the bottom of this page to see these.
First, here’s the basic 4 part structure I recommend that you use for Task 2 essays:
1) Introduction
2) Main Body Paragraph 1
3) Main Body Paragraph 2
4) Conclusion
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The sort of information you include in each of the 4 sections will vary depending on the question type and that’s what I’m now going to outline for you.
These easy to learn structures will enable you to quickly plan and write any IELTS Task 2 essay.
The structures below are not the only ones you could use but they are the ones I recommend because they’re simple and give proven results.
1) Opinion Essays
These are sometimes called ‘agree or disagree’ or ‘argumentative’ essays and are one of the most common types of IELTS Task 2 question.
The first part of the question will be a statement. You will then be asked to give your own opinion about the statement. Here is some typical wording that might be used:
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