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Family and Friends [IELTS Topic]

Posted by David S. Wills | Sep 25, 2017 | IELTS Tips , Speaking , Writing | 0

The topic of family and friends is a common one in the IELTS exam. It can arise in any section, but it’s probably most common in the speaking test. Being able to talk fluently about your family and friends is therefore important. In today’s article, I will show you how to boost your IELTS score by mastering this topic.

Family and Friends Vocabulary

There are certain words I’m going to assume that all my readers already know:

• Best friend

These are the basics and you should be confident enough to talk simply about your family or friends with this vocabulary. However, there are some words that are a bit more advanced and may make your English sound more fluent.

Check out this PPT I made that includes some really important IELTS vocabulary for talking about friends and family:

Speaking Test

In the speaking exam, the topic of family or friends could come up at any time. In parts one and two you might be asked to talk about:

• Your experiences as a child
• Things you do with your friends

• Your best friend and how you met

In part three the questions would of course get more abstract and challenging , and require more complex answers:

• The best age to get married
• Gender roles at home
• Personality traits and relationship success
• Discipline and children
• The role of elderly people in society

Let’s tackle some of these questions using vocabulary from the PPT above.

Q: Do you live with your parents? A: No, I moved out of my parents’ house last year. Now I’m living with a few of my BFFs in an apartment near my university. Q: What do you do with your friends on the weekend? A: My besties and I go into town and hang out at the mall. Sometimes we catch a movie at the cinema.

Describe a family, other than your own, that you know well.

You should say:

• How you know this family
• Who the members of the family are
• What they do and what they’re interested in

And explain how you feel about the family

There’s a family I knew growing up who stayed across the street from me. They were very different to my family because the mother and father were very strict with their daughters. While I was allowed to go out with my friends and come home late, they were usually made to stay at home and study all the time. There were two daughters and they were twins, although you would hardly know it because their personalities were so different. I wish I’d known them better because they seemed pretty nice, but their parents scared me a little. The girls were quite shy but sometimes they’d play tennis in the front garden. Their parents did allow them to go and play tennis with other kids, which was a shame. I don’t really know what happened to them because my family moved away when I was eleven and I never saw those people again. I always felt sorry for the girls because they had so little freedom, but I could tell that their parents really cared for them and just tried to protect them.

You might also be asked about your friends, in which case you could answer with information like this:

Q: Is it wrong for parents to hit their children? A: I think that’s probably never acceptable for a parent to hit a child because there are so many other better ways to instill discipline. When a child gets hit by their mum or dad – even just a light smack – it scares them and probably does psychological damage.

Writing Test

The topic of family and friends may also appear in the IELTS writing exam . In this case it would come up in Task 2 and probably relate to a discussion about the role of parents and the protection of children. Often you will be asked about your opinion relating to gender roles in a marriage. Here are some examples of questions that might appear in the IELTS writing task 2:

Some people believe that children should be allowed to stay at home and play until they are six or seven years old. Others believe that it is important for young children to go to school as soon as possible. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Some people think that mothers should spend most of their time raising their children, and therefore the government should support them financially. Do you agree or disagree? It is generally acknowledged that families are now not as close as they used to be. Give some reasons why this change has happened and suggest how families could be brought closer together. Include any relevant examples from your experience. These days more fathers stay at home and take care of their children while mothers go out to work. What could be the reasons for this? Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?

As these sorts of questions are very common, you should try to prepare by writing practice essays often in your spare time. Pay attention to the time when you are practising. It is easy to write a good essay in 90 minutes, but can you do it in 40 minutes?

It is important for this section of the exam that you can adequately structure your essay . Also make sure to read the question fully and answer it precisely. Don’t just write an essay about the topic of family or else you may end up being penalized for failing to address the actual question.

Finally, take a look at this sample essay on the topic of family . It may help you construct your own essay and give you some ideas or inspiration.

Listening Test

The first two sections of the IELTS listening exam will concern social issues and so you are quite likely to hear people talking about friendship or similar issues. Being familiar with the right vocabulary for discussing friends may help you interpret this section more easily.

Family and friends is an important topic for the IELTS exam. You should devote some time to learning vocabulary related to this time, and also to looking at common questions for the various parts of the exam. In the end, all your effort will be worthwhile.

About The Author

David S. Wills

David S. Wills is the author of Scientologist! William S. Burroughs and the 'Weird Cult' and the founder/editor of Beatdom literary journal. He lives and works in rural Cambodia and loves to travel. He has worked as an IELTS tutor since 2010, has completed both TEFL and CELTA courses, and has a certificate from Cambridge for Teaching Writing. David has worked in many different countries, and for several years designed a writing course for the University of Worcester. In 2018, he wrote the popular IELTS handbook, Grammar for IELTS Writing and he has since written two other books about IELTS. His other IELTS website is called IELTS Teaching.

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IELTS Common Essay Topic – FAMILY AND CHILDREN

• When a group of people lives together and they have a sense of blood relation, it is called
• Every family member has its own position in the

NOTE: Children are considered as future of a family, grandparents have the experience so they represent the past and the parents are the present of the family, as they have decision making power.  An ideal family is that which has a good combination of past, present and future.

 Family Roles: Every individual of a family has a set of responsibility for other family members.

V family size: types of family size – joint family and nuclear family..

The reasons of small family sizes: – Migration of people from one place to another in search of : Work, Study & For better environment

v The Generation Gap: Generation gap is that situation when the generations living together in a family do not coordinate properly.

Ø reasons:-.

Migration – Due to this they do not spend much time with each other, so that they can understand each other’s feelings. They mostly talk through technology, by which they cannot make much stronger bond.

• Digitalization and modernization – Due to this focus has shifted from family to strangers which every individual meets through
• Busy Lifestyle – Parents are having full time jobs and children are busy with their studies, they do not time even to meals together. This can also contribute to generation gap.

v Discipline (respect and honor):

• Every family deserves respect and has its own value, which is more in joint families and less in nuclear
• Main reason for loss of discipline is consumerism and loss of spirituality. This has been increased due to digitalization and People are more focused on materialistic things and they forget to value the importance of life.

Role models: Every elder family member is considered as a role model in traditional families because they have experience of life to share which can be used by the children in their lives.

v Family and education: Family is the first school of every child. It provides the informal education (manners, ethics, religion, culture, ethics and norms).

NOTE: The value of family has decreased in western nations, due to consumerism and lack of spirituality. This is very opposite in eastern countries.

Brotherhood: Responsibilities of brother towards other.

Sisterhood: Responsibilities of sister towards brother.

Fatherhood: Responsibilities of father towards children.

Motherhood: Responsibilities of mother towards children. Rearing and nurturing children is responsibility of both parents.

Family size:

• Families in many countries are not as large as they used to be
• We tend to live in small nuclear families rather than large extended families
• Parents tend to have fewer children
• Young children are no longer expected to work
• Nowadays both parents often work
• It costs so much to bring children up
• It is more difficult to raise a large family

Working Parents:

• Children and their parents seem to be less close nowadays
• Parents spend less time with their children
• Women traditionally stayed at home to cook, clean and look after children
• Nowadays both parents often work full time
• Children may be left alone, or with nannies or babysitters
• Busy parents have less contact with their children
• Many families no longer eat meals together
• Children spend more time with friends or surfing the Internet

Negative Effects on Children:

• The lack of closeness in families can have a negative effect on children
• Many parents have no idea how their children spend their time
• Friends, television and the Internet become the main influence on children’s behavior
• Peer pressure is quite influential for the teenagers.
• Some of them join gangs
• Juvenile delinquency is on the increase
• Parents should be more involved with their children’s upbringing
• Young people need positive role models
• In the past, divorce was unacceptable
• It was considered to be embarrassing for a family
• People stayed together for religious or family reasons
• Divorce is more socially acceptable nowadays
• It has become much more common
• Divorce can be extremely stressful
• Lone parents may face financial difficulties
• Many single parents have to rely on benefits paid by the state
• Divorce can have a negative effect on children
• Children from single-parent families are more likely to get lower grades or drop out of school.
• The rise in divorce rates may be connected to some social problems

Sample Topics:

• More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
• In some places, old age is valued, while in other cultures youth is considered more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
• Some believe that younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting older family members when they become physically, mentally and financially unable to look after themselves. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• In the 20th century, contact between many different parts of the world has developed rapidly through air travel and telecommunications. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
• Today family members eat fewer meals together.

Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend?

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Family Values Essay

This is an IELTS family values essay, centered around the belief that families are not as close as in the past.

If you look at the question carefully, you will see that there are two tasks. Firstly, you have to explain why (give  reasons ) families are not so close. The second task is to state whether you think this more of a  negative  or  positive  trend.

Take a look at the question:

Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this.

Why is this happening?

Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?

So this essay is a mix of causes, advantages and disadvantages .

Be careful in noting that it is partly an opinion essay as you have to give your opinion as to whether the advantages outweigh (i.e. more advantages) the disadvantages.

Take a look at the question and the model answer:

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Write at least 250 words.

Family Values Essay Model Answer

There has been a trend over recent decades for families to become less close than they were in the past and this situation is largely accepted in society. This essay will discuss the reasons for this and examine the benefits and drawbacks of this development.

One of the first reasons for a decline in the closeness of families is connected to the busy lifestyles that we now lead. Most people are having to work longer hours and often both parents work, so they simply do not have as much time to spend with each other as they did in the past. Another factor is the materialistic and consumer driven culture we now live in, which has led to less value being placed on family relationships. Modern technology also means that people are more interested in their online life than interacting with their family in their free time.

It could be argued that this has benefits. If people are not so close with their family, they are free to pursue their own dreams and aspirations, and to focus on improving their own lifestyle. However, I believe that there are far more negative outcomes. The most important factors leading to a fulfilled and happy life are emotional security and comfort. Without these we are in danger of feeling lost. It is a difficult world we live in and we need the support of people close to us to cope with modern life. We are seeing a rise in mental health problems in many countries and this may well be a factor in this.

To conclude, busy modern lifestyles, changing cultural values and modern technology are causing families to become less close. We should try to halt this trend as it has more negative than positive outcomes.

(294 Words)

This family values essay would merit a high IELTS score.

The essay is organized clearly . The introduction introduces the topic and the thesis clearly sets out the contents of the essay.

Each body paragraph has a clear central idea - the first paragraph is about the reasons and the second paragraph examines the advantages and disadvantages . This paragraph also makes it clear that the writer believes the drawbacks outweigh the benefits .

It would also be possible to have presented a separate body paragraph, each with the advantages and disadvantages, but you would need to be careful not to write too much and possibly run out of time.

The conclusion then summarises the main points made in the essay and again clarifies the opinion .

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IELTS Essay Topic #17 Family

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Family size

• Families in many countries are not as large as they used to be
• We tend to live in small nuclear families rather than large extended families
• Parents tend to have fewer children
• Young children are no longer expected to work
• Nowadays both parents often work
• It costs so much to bring children up
• It is more difficult to raise a large family

Working Parents (also see ‘Gender’ Topic)

• Children and their parents seem to be less close nowadays
• Parents spend less time with their children
• Women traditionally stayed at home to cook, clean and look after children
• Nowadays both parents often work full time
• Children may be left alone, or with nannies or babysitters
• Busy parents have less contact with their children
• Many families no longer eat meals together
• Children spend more time with friends or surfing the Internet

Negative Effects on Children

• The lack of closeness in families can have a negative effect on children
• Many parents have no idea how their children spend their time
• Friends, television and the Internet become the main influence on children’s behavior
• Teenagers are influenced by peer pressure
• Some of them join gangs
• Juvenile delinquency is on the increase
• Parents should be more involved with their children’s upbringing
• Young people need positive role models
• In the past, divorce was unacceptable
• It was considered to be embarrassing for a family
• People stayed together for religious or family reasons
• Divorce is more socially acceptable nowadays
• It has become much more common
• Divorce can be extremely stressful
• Lone parents may face financial difficulties
• Many single parents have to rely on benefits paid by the state
• Divorce can have a negative effect on children
• Children from single-parent families are more likely to get lower grades or drop out of
• The rise in divorce rates may be connected to some social problems

Care for Old people

• Caring for elderly people was traditionally the responsibility of families
• Adults had to look after their elderly parents
• A woman’s job was to stay at home taking care of her family
• Nowadays, fewer elderly people are looked after by their relatives
• Residential homes provide care for large number of elderly people
• Nursing homes can provide professional medical care
• Some families are unable to look after elderly relatives
• Families tend to be smaller these days, and women often have full-time jobs
• Cares homes provide a professional service for senior citizens
• Nurses are better trained than family members

Care for Old People: Opinion

• The best form of care for the elderly depends on the family situation
• It depends on whether family members have the time resources
• We all have a responsibility towards the older people in our society
• Governments should invest money in facilities and training for care workers or social service workers

Model Answers By Topic

  speaking  .

1. Do you have a small or large family?

I have a large extended family . My parents had many brothers and sisters so I have a lot of cousins, nephews and nieces.

2. Do you spend a lot of time with your family?

Yes, my family’s bonds are very strong and we like to spend a lot of time together. We usually get together for Sunday lunch - it’s a great opportunity to spend quality time together.

3. How often do you see relatives like aunties, uncles or cousins?

I see my aunts, uncles and cousins on my mother’s side quite often. Unfortunately, my father grew apart from his brothers so we hardly ever see my extended family on his side.

4. Are your parents and grandparents from the same country as you?

One of my grandparents immigrated from a neighbouring country, but my other grandparents and my parents were born and brought up here.

5. What do you and your family like to do together?

We enjoy doing various things together, such as going on road trips or going for walks. We also like spending quality time at home and playing board games, or just watching a movie together.

6. Do you have a good relationship with everyone in your family?

Yes, definitely, family ties are important in my family. We’re a close-knit group and if I have a problem I can depend on my family to be supportive and help me deal with it.

7. Who are you closest with in your family?

I am close with my parents and siblings but my older brother and I, in particular, have more shared interests, so we tend to spend the most time together.

8. Is family life important in your country?

Yes, family bonds are a big part of our lives. Also, I think people in my country are quite traditional, and family values are really important.

Listen to Speaking Part 1 Model Answers:

Describe a person in your family who you admire.

You should say:

what their relationship is to you

what they have done in their life

what they do now

and explain why you admire them

Model Answer: 

Well, I’ve always looked up to my grandfather, so I can tell you about him.

My grandfather is a retired engineer and worked his entire life in the oil industry. He was one of the chief engineers on many important projects and was known for being conscientious, reliable and hard-working.

Despite his busy work schedule, my grandfather was always able to spend quality time with me and my brothers and sisters when we were growing up. He would take us on picnics, play chess with me, and tell us stories about his travels and adventures. He has always been very supportive , and I have learned a lot from him about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and providing for your family. I’d like to think that I take after him to some degree.

Nowadays, my grandfather is retired, but he still keeps himself busy with hobbies and interests. He has a passion for woodwork, and he spends many hours in his workshop creating quite impressive pieces of furniture and crafts. Like me, he also really enjoys reading, so you’ll often find him absorbed in a book. Actually, we like to read similar books so we’ll often share recommendations, especially for books about history or biographies.

I look up to my grandfather for his achievements, his intelligence and for the importance he puts on family bonds . He’s always been a role model for me and I think he’s set a good example, not just for me, but for my siblings too. I’m really grateful to still have him in my life.

Listen to Speaking Part 2 Model Answers:

1. do you think it is better to grow up with brothers and sisters.

I think that being brought up in a big nuclear family with brothers and sisters is generally positive. It helps children develop important social skills, such as cooperation and communication. Siblings provide companionship too, so you won’t get lonely, and later in life brothers and sisters can be supportive when you have a problem. Having said that, brothers and sisters don’t always see eye to eye, and sibling rivalry can sometimes be a problem.

2. Is it good to have a large extended family?

Generally speaking, I think having lots of relatives is a good thing as it really helps to have a close-knit group of supportive family members in your life. It’s also great if you have kids as they will have lots of cousins to play with, and family members can help you with childcare too. However, unfortunately, it can also create conflicts and rivalries , especially over issues like inheritance, and I know several cases of rifts that have developed in families, with siblings who refuse to talk to each other.

3. What role should grandparents play in bringing up children?

For me, grandparents should play an important role in raising children. They’re usually retired so they have the chance to spend quality time with kids when the parents are busy with work. They also have a lot of life experience and can be a role model that their grandkids can look up to . I think it’s also good for the elderly to have the companionship from spending time with their grandchildren. Sometimes elderly people without children and grandkids can get quite lonely.

4. How has the size of families changed in your country in the last 20 years?

In my country, the size of families has changed significantly in the last 20 years. With changes in the economy and society, nuclear families have become much smaller. These days a lot of couples don’t have children until they’re in their 30’s and often only have one child. I think that in the future, extended families are going to be really small, and kids may not have any aunts, uncles or cousins.

5. What is more important, family or friends?

I think that both family and friends are important, and that it is possible to have a good balance between the two. Both family and friends can be supportive , but I’d say you should be able to rely on family members for help and support when you really need it. I think although having a good circle of friends is nice, having a close-knit family and strong bonds with your brothers, sisters and cousins is key to having a happy life. Only family can offer unconditional love , so ultimately, they are most important.

6. What do you think about single parent families?

I think that single parent families aren't ideal, and can face many challenges, but they can still offer the unconditional love kids really need when they’re growing up. Single parents often have to play many roles and take on many responsibilities, so this can be a struggle, both emotionally and financially. However, single parent families can also be very close-knit and strong, and they can still provide a loving and supportive environment for children.

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You are organising a family event for your grandmother’s 90th birthday. You want to invite your cousin. Write an email to your cousin.

In your letter:

say why you are organising the family event

give details about when and where it will take place

explain why it is important to attend

Model Answer:

Dear Ralph,

How are you and the family? I wanted to let you know about a party I’m organising for Grandma. As I’m sure you’re aware, it will be her 90th birthday on the 5th August and so I thought it would be great to get together to celebrate the occasion. She’ll really appreciate seeing all of her extended family .

We’re going to hold the party on the 5th at my house seeing as we have a big place and there will be plenty of room for everyone. We’re going to start early, at 11am, as Grandma usually likes to have a nap around 3pm. As you’ve been to my house before, you know the best way to get here is by car. I’ll send you an email with the address and directions later in case you've forgotten the route to get here.

I really hope you can come as I know Grandma will be thrilled to see you and your kids. You know how important family bonds are to her. It’ll be a great chance to catch up with everyone and spend some quality time together too. On top of that, Uncle James and Aunt Jane are coming over from Canada and I’m sure they’d love to see you.

Please let me know if you’ll be able to make it.

Lots of love,

WRITING TASK 2

It is commonly thought that families are not as close-knit as they were previously. In my opinion this could be the result of changes in society that have made it harder for people to spend quality time with family members. In order to address this problem, it’s important that people make more effort to stay in touch with family, and they can leverage modern communication devices and applications to do this.

As a result of various changes in society it is much harder for people to maintain close ties with their families than previously. For one, in the past, people tended to live very near relatives during their whole lives, whereas in today’s world this is not the case. These days, people are more mobile and regularly move to different cities or even countries in order to find a better job, take advantage of better education or for some other opportunity. This makes it more difficult to socialise with relatives and therefore more difficult to maintain close relationships. Furthermore, people’s lives are busier today than they were in the past. We have a plethora of work and personal responsibilities, not to mention all of the recreational and personal development opportunities now available. This means that it is even harder to find time for family. People are often only able to focus on providing for their nuclear family , at the expense of bonds with siblings , cousins and other members of our extended families .

One solution to the problems causing weakening family relationships is for people to prioritise their family members and make more effort to foster family relationships. People should get together with relatives more frequently and spend more quality time together. For example, they could organise a weekly meal together, or a regular family day out. As a consequence of these activities, family members would likely become closer. Moreover, even if a person lives far away from their relatives, in the modern world we have a myriad of technologies which enable us to stay in touch. Be it on Skype, Messenger, or any similar application, people can message and speak to their siblings , parents or others quickly and cheaply. By doing this, people who live far apart from their family members would still be able to remain close with them.

In conclusion, changes in society have made it harder for people to maintain strong family bonds . However, if we make a little more effort, and take advantage of the communication technologies now available, there’s no reason why we can’t sustain close relationships no matter where we live or how hectic our lives are.

It is generally agreed that family relationships are not as close as they were in the past. Explain why you think this has happened and suggest how family relationships could be made closer.

  VOCABULARY  

Topic vocabulary:, bond (noun [c]):.

Definition: A connection, relationship, or emotional tie between people.

Example: Strong family bonds are built through shared experiences and communication.

childcare (noun [u]):

Definition: The care and supervision of children, typically provided by someone other than their parents.

Example: Finding affordable and reliable childcare can be a challenge for working parents.

close-knit (adjective):

Definition: Having strong relationships, connections, and bonds between members of a group.

Example: My family is very close-knit, we always help each other out.

companionship (noun [u]):

Definition: The enjoyment of spending time with others, especially friends or family.

Example: Having a pet can provide us with companionship and love.

extended family (noun [u]):

Definition: Relatives like grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who are not part of the nuclear family.

Example: My grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are all part of my extended family.

family values (noun [pl]):

Definition: Valuing the traditional family situation where a mother, father and children all live together.

Example: Traditional family values are disappearing as single parent families become more widespread.

have [sb.] in your life (phrase):

Definition: To have someone present or involved in your life.

Example: Having my close friends in my life makes a big difference.

look up to (phrasal verb):

Definition: To have respect or admiration for someone.

Example: I really look up to my older brother, because he's always been so successful.

nuclear family (noun):

Definition: A family unit consisting of parents and their children.

Example: My nuclear family consists of my parents, my younger sister, and me.

on my mother's/ father's side(idiom):

Definition: Refers to relatives or family members related through either the mother or, alternatively, the father.

Example: All my relatives on my mother's side have dark hair.

provide for (phrasal verb):

Definition: To take care of someone's needs and wants.

Example: He provides for his wife and two kids.

quality time (noun [u]):

Definition: Spending special time with loved ones where you can make the relationship stronger.

Example: He makes time every evening to spend some quality time with his daughter.

rift (noun [c]):

Definition: A serious disagreement between individuals that causes a break in their relationship.

Example: A rift occurred in the family because of arguments over an inheritance.

rivalry (noun [c]):

Definition: Competition between siblings for attention, recognition, or affection.

Example: My brother and I are both competitive and there was some sibling rivalry when we were kids.

role model (noun [c]):

Definition: Someone who serves as an example to others, often in a positive way.

Example: My grandmother is my role model. She's had a tough life but always manages to stay positive.

set a good example (phrase):

Definition: To behave in a way that shows others the correct way to behave. 

Example: I want to lead a meaningful life and set a good example for my children.

sibling (noun [c]):

Definition: A brother or sister.

Example: My sister and I have been best friends since we were kids, we're very close siblings.

supportive (adjective):

Definition: Providing help and encouragement to others.

Example: I was lucky to have supportive parents who helped me to get a very good education.

take after (phrasal verb):

Definition: To resemble or have similar characteristics to someone, often a parent or relative.

Example: I take after my aunt. She's creative and artistic, just like me.

unconditional love (noun phrase):

Definition: When you love someone completely and without any conditions or expectations.

Example: A mother's love for her child is often said to be an example of unconditional love.

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Education writing task 2 questions for IELTS

Here you can find common IELTS essay questions for "Education" topic.

Nowadays families are not as close as they used to be.

What do you think are the causes of this?

What can be done to make families closer?

The government should pay to the parents of very young children, so that one of them can stay at home and look after their children.

What do you think are the pros and cons of this policy?

Justify your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

It is more important to have a good family than to have friends. Family can always compensate for absence of friendship.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

More and more couples are deciding to be "child-free", to have no children, in other words. Some people claim that those couples reach this conclusion through entirely selfish reasons. While others think that they came to this decision through noble motives, such as concern about overpopulation and desire for independence.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

It is commonly believed that nowadays main factors that affect a child's development are media, pop culture and friends. A different point of view is that family plays the most significant role.

It is better to have one true friend than all the acquaintances in the world.

Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

With a great variety of social networking websites, people often add complete strangers to their friend lists.

Do you think that this tendency helps people to find new friends or is it just a mean to increase their self-esteem? Justify your opinion with relevant examples.

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100 IELTS Essay Topics for IELTS Writing

Let me start by saying that by far the best resource for authentic IELTS essay topics are the Cambridge 1 – 13 books. These are real past IELTS exam papers and, therefore, provide students with the highest quality questions for all parts of the test. However, what do you do if you have finished the Cambridge books? Or you struggle with one particular type of question and want a lot of that specific type of practise?

Well, until now, people have relied on questions that were “memorised” by test-takers(often incorrectly), or written by well-meaning teachers who have no specific education in test creation. As a result, many of the “IELTS questions” on the Internet are worded incorrectly. And, as a professional exam writer ( yes, I work creating academic exams for universities ), I know how damaging it can be if even one word in a question is changed.

So, today I am sharing my list of 100 IELTS writing topics. Some are taken from old exam papers, a few are from the Cambridge books, but most are from my own course .  More importantly, I can guarantee that each of these questions is as “authentic” as a question can be.  Have fun (and let me know your favourite question in the comments!) 

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IELTS Discuss Both Views and Give your Own Opinion Writing Topics

• Some people think that illegal Internet downloads are having a negative effect on the music   industry . Others feel that they have little or no impact on artists. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
•   Some people think that exams are a good way of assessing a student’s level . Other people believe that they put unnecessary pressure on young learners and tell us very little about their actual ability.  Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Successful sportsmen can earn a great deal more than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people feel that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime . Others feel that the circumstances of an offence should be taken into account when deciding on a punishment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people believe that all children should learn a foreign language  from the time they start school, while others believe it is better to wait until a child is at secondary school. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people believe that in the near future there will be no borders between countries , while others feel that national borders will always remain. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people feel that the cost of space exploration  is far too high for the benefits it brings while others argue that we space programmes should continue no matter what the cost. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people believe that advertising has a strong effect on a person’s decision-making process. Others feel that it has little or no real impact. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people believe that every human can create art . Other people think that art can only be created by people with special talents. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
• Some people feel that the media has the strongest impact on people’s lives . Others feel that it is politicians who have the most control over the way people lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people feel that the primary function of a university should be to prepare students for the working world. Others argue that the purpose of a university education is to provide knowledge for knowledge’s sake. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people’s lives . Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, prefer to take risks and think that change is a positive thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people think that boys and girls should attend school together . Others feel that they should be educated separately. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
• Some people feel that  global warming should be dealt with by governments. Others feel that it is the responsibility of individuals in society to solve the problem. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like . Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people think that a sense of competition should be encouraged in children . Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people think that economic development is the only way to end poverty  while others believe that it is causing damage to the environment and so should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
• Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as the older houses in an area . Others believe that the government should allow people to build houses in the style they want. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
• Some people like to spend their leisure time with their colleagues . Others think it is better to keep their private life separate from their work life. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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  T o What Extent Do you Agree or Disagree Writing Topics

• University education s hould be free for all students. To what extent do you agree or disagree
• Men and women are capable of doing all jobs  equally well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people believe that nowadays we have too much choice . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Advertising that targets children  should be banned from our televisions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people say it is important to keep your home and your workplace tidy , with everything organised in the correct place. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• In some countries it is common for school leavers to take a year off  between finishing school and starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this practice?
• Open plan offices offer a better working environment for staff than a normal office. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students  in every subject. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• The recent popularity of online shopping will result in the end of high street shops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• International sporting events promote peace between countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people think it is a good thing for senior managers to have much higher salaries than the other workers in a company. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• People who read for pleasure in their free time have a better imagination than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people believe that children who are given pocket money every week have less problems managing money when they become adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people believe that eventually all jobs will be done by artificially intelligent robots . What is your opinion?
• Nowadays environmental problems are too big for individual countries or people to solve. We have reached the stage where we need cooperation on an international level to protect the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people say that  a person’s success is as a direct result of the way they were brought up by their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
• Some people think that plastic shopping bags should be banned because they contribute to land and sea pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people who have been in prison become good citizens later, and so it is often argued that these are the best people to talk to teenagers about the dangers of committing a crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Some people believe that children should be taught how to manage money at school. Do you agree or disagree?
• Some people believe that in order for a hobby to be enjoyable , it needs to be difficult. Do you agree or disagree?

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Best Way IELTS Essay Topics

•   One of the biggest problems facing the world today is growing enough food to feed the ever-expanding population .  Genetically Modified foods are the best way to solve this issue . To what extent do you agree or disagree?
•   The main cause of global warming   is pollution from cars.  To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Playing computer games   only has negative effects on children.  To what extent do you agree or disagree
• The main reason for the high sale of consumer goods in today’s society is advertising .  To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Good marketing is the key to running a successful business .  To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• The best way to tackle the problem of obesity   is to educate people about healthy eating.  To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• The most important factor in job satisfaction is salary .  To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Many people use  customer reviews on the Internet to make decisions about what they  buy. A re customer reviews the most useful tool to use when making a purchase ?
• Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal . Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country.  Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
• Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country . Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.  Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

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Cause / Problem / Solution IELTS Essay Topics

• The increase in the number of privately-owned cars is having a negative impact on both our towns and the environment .  What can individuals and the government do to reduce this problem?
• Many people play sport when they are young, but then stop when they become adults. Why do so many adults stop doing physical exercise ? What can be done to solve this problem?
• Fewer people today visit museums than in the past. Why is this? What can be done to encourage more people to visit museums in the future?
• Many animals today are being hunted to the point of extinction. What can be done to tackle this problem?
• In many countries today,  the average weight of people is increasing . What has led to this situation? What can be done to solve it?
• Global warming is one of the most serious issues facing the world today. What are some of the causes of global warming? What can governments and individuals do to solve the problem?
• The gap between the rich and poor  is growing. What difficulties does this cause? How can these problems be overcome?
• More people are stressed  today than ever before. What are the causes of this stress? What can be done to address this problem?
• Many young people today are leaving their homes in the countryside to move to cities . Why is this happening? What can be done to encourage young people to stay in rural areas?
• Many people today are choosing to stay in rented apartments rather than hotels  when they travel. What led to this change? What problems could it cause the travel industry?
• Children today spend a lot of time on social media . What potential problems could this cause and how could they be addressed?
• Many young people today will never be able to afford to buy a house . What has led to this situation? What can be done to remedy it?
• In many countries, the tradition of having family meals together is disappearing. Why is this happening? What will the effects of this be on the family and society?
• Nowadays we are producing more and more rubbish . Why do you think this is happening? What can the government do to help reduce this amount of rubbish produced?
• In many countries, the level of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?
• People today are spending more and more time outside of the home . What are the reasons for this trend? What effects is it having on individuals and society?
• In spite of the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry . Why is this the case? What can be done about this problem?
• People today know fewer of their neighbours  than in the past. Why is this? What can be done to solve this problem?
• The quality of life in many large cities is currently becoming worse. Why is this? What measures can be introduced to tackle this issue?
• Many people have jobs that involve working shifts (i.e. working at night). What are some of the problems that shift workers might face? What can be done to solve them?

IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Topics

• Thanks to low-cost airlines , many people can travel abroad.  What advantages and disadvantages do tourists bring to the countries they visit?
• People today are able to take out loans from the bank or get a credit card very easily. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
• Many people use the Internet as their main educational resource . What are the advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
• In some countries, teenagers have part-time jobs while they are still at school. What benefits does this bring a child? Are there any drawbacks?
• Schools in some countries require their students to wear a uniform . What are the positives and negatives of this rule?

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Outweigh Advantages and Disadvantages Essay Topics

• Being a celebrity – such as a film star or singer – brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
• As a country develops, more people are able to purchase a car . Do you think that the positive for the individual outweigh the negatives for the environment?
• Many museums charge an admission fee  while others are free. Do you think that the advantages of charging admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?
• Today, it is common to see famous sports people advertising sports products . Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
• More and more people are choosing to eat ready-made meals rather than freshly cooked food. Does this trend have more advantages than disadvantages?

Positive or Negative Development IELTS Essay Topics

•   Many parents today employ private tutors   to teach their children after school hours.  Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
• Today, more people are waiting until their thirties to get married and have children .  Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
• In recent years, many small local shops have closed   because customers travel to large shopping centres or malls to do their shopping.  Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
• Countries are becoming more and more similar   because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.  Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
• Nowadays  many people communicate using social media .  Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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IELTS Direct Question Writing Topics

• Some students who perform badly at school   go on to have very successful lives as adults. What qualities are needed to do well at school? Are these the same qualities that help people succeed later in life?
• 100 years ago, it was felt that the human race was making progress in all areas of life . Nowadays, there is less certainty that this is the case. In what areas do you think that the most progress has been made so far?  In what area are more things needed to be done?
• Many people believe that globalisation is leading to the culture of individual countries being lost . What can be done to protect a society’s traditional values?
• Children often complain that history lessons are boring because they are about a past that is dead. How can schools bring history alive for pupils?
• Some people think that the government is responsible for looking after the elderly . Others believe that it should be family members. Who do you think should take responsibility?

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IELTS Two-Part Question Essay Topics

• More and more people today are moving from the countryside .  Why is this happening?  Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
• People spend a major part of their adult life at work, and job satisfaction  is an important part of individual well-being. What contributes to a person feeling satisfied at work? How realistic is it for all people to feel satisfied?
• Many people have problems managing money . What skills does a person need to manage their money well? Who should teach children these skills?
• Technology has changed the way that people interact with each other. In what ways has technology changed the types of relationships that people make? Has this been a positive or negative development?
• Children have to be punished  to learn the difference between right and wrong. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What sort of punishments should parents be able to give their children?
• Thanks to developments in technology, many people today have lost basic skills such as how to repair clothes, etc. Why is this happening? Do you think that this is a negative development?
• Some people think that governments should try to reduce air traffic  by taxing it more heavily, Do you agree or disagree? What other methods could be used to reduce air traffic?
• Some people feel that schools should teach children how to become a good parent.  Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? What skills do people need to be a good parent?
• Nowadays, men’s sport is given far more attention in society than women’s sports. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or a negative situation?
• Advances in technology mean that many people today work from home . What has led to this change? Is it a positive or negative development?

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Our student AK shared the writing questions from a recent IELTS exam in Australia:

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Writing task 1 (a report)

The graph below provides information on car ownership by UK households between 1971 and 2001.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many different countries, shops and products are the same. Some people think it is a positive development, while others believe it is a negative development.

Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

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