Develop both sides of the argument.
Talk about the view you don’t agree with first.
A big mistake many students make is to fully develop only one point of view. This leads to an unbalanced essay and a low score for task achievement.
It is easier to begin by discussing the opinion you don’t agree with and then present the reasons for your opposing view.
Essay Structure
1) Introduction
Paraphrase the question
Give your opinion
State two supporting reasons
2) Main body paragraph 1 – Negative Viewpoint
3) Main body paragraph 2 – Positive Viewpoint
Topic sentence – outline the view you do agree with
Explanation – explain why this view is held by some people
Example – give an example
4) Conclusion
Summarise the key points and state your opinion
3) Problem Essays
These are sometimes called ‘causes and solutions’ or ‘problems and solutions’ essays. This type of IELTS Task 2 question starts with a statement, then asks you to discuss the problems or causes and the solutions.
Key tips:
Don’t list lots of causes and solutions.
Choose just one or two and develop them fully.
Be sure to link each problem/cause and its solution.
A common mistake is for candidates to list all the problems/causes and solutions they can think of, not necessarily linking them together. They also fail to explain any of them in detail and don’t include any examples.
The wording of this type of essay question can vary considerably. Here are 3 examples of problem essay questions:
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