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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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40 IELTS writing topics for practicing Task 1 & 2

Published: Sep 30, 2023 | By: Lucas Weaver

Learn the words and phrases you need for any language topic you choose. Get vocabulary words, key phrases, grammar explanations, and flashcards created for you in minutes.

These practice IELTS writing topics were written using real IELTS writing questions that have been used on previous exams over the past few years.

Since all of the practice essay topics on this list were created from scratch, each one is 100% unique, and you won't find them on any other list.

The reason for this is to give you new writing topics you can use for IELTS writing practice instead of using the same old topics again and again.

The list is a mix of academic writing topics for IELTS writing task 2 and task 1.

Once you finish writing your essay, you can use my AI IELTS essay grader tool to see your estimated band score and get feedback you can use to improve your writing quality.

Task 2 IELTS Writing topics

Government topics:, health topics:, society topics:, technology topics:, task 1 ielts writing topics, classroom attendance topic:, aqua management topic:, solar power usage topic, fish feeding topic, further ielts exam preparation.

I've divided the IELTS Writing Task 2 topics into the following categories:

These are 4 of the most popularly used topics on the IELTS exam, so investing significant time in writing about these topics will help you get more familiar with these types of questions.

Should the government regulate social media platforms to protect citizens' privacy and prevent misinformation? Discuss your views.

To what extent do you agree that the government should subsidize renewable energy to combat climate change?

Is it the government's role to provide healthcare for all citizens, or should healthcare be a personal responsibility? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people believe that the government should invest more in public transportation to reduce traffic congestion and pollution. To what extent do you agree?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on corporations to ensure environmental sustainability, or would that stifle economic growth? Discuss your views.

Some argue that the government should prioritize public welfare over economic development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Should the government be involved in setting educational curricula, or should this be left to education experts and teachers? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Do you think that governments should financially support scientific research, or should it be privately funded? To what extent do you agree?

Some people believe that governments should not impose taxes on essential goods such as food and medicine. What is your opinion?

Is it the government's responsibility to ensure that citizens have access to affordable housing, or is this the role of the free market? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people believe that mental health should be given the same attention as physical health in public health campaigns. Do you agree or disagree?

Telemedicine is becoming more popular as a way to consult with medical professionals. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Fast food companies should be held responsible for the increase in obesity rates. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

Some argue that companies should be required to provide health and wellness programs for their employees. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is a growing trend of people seeking alternative therapies like acupuncture and herbal medicine over conventional medical treatments. What are the reasons for this, and is it a positive or negative development?

Should healthcare professionals be allowed to refuse treatment based on personal or religious beliefs? Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

The rise of wearable technology like fitness trackers has made people more conscious about their health. What are the implications of this trend?

Some people argue that individuals should be allowed to choose not to vaccinate, while others believe that vaccinations should be mandatory to protect public health. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Sleep is often overlooked as a factor in overall health. Should employers be obligated to ensure that employees have sufficient time to rest? To what extent do you agree?

Given the aging population, some people believe that younger generations should be taught to take care of their elderly family members rather than relying on healthcare systems. What is your opinion on this?

The rise of remote work is changing the structure of society, including how people interact and where they choose to live. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this shift.

Social media has a significant impact on people's perception of societal norms and values. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Some people believe that society would benefit from a four-day workweek, arguing it would improve well-being and work-life balance. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

The increasing use of surveillance technology in public spaces raises concerns about privacy and individual freedom. To what extent do you agree that such surveillance is necessary?

There is a debate about whether schools should focus more on emotional intelligence and mental health, rather than just academics. What are your views on this?

The decline of local newspapers and rise of digital media may have significant consequences for local communities. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Some people argue that universal basic income would solve problems related to unemployment and income inequality. What do you think?

The importance of community spaces like parks, libraries, and community centers is often overlooked in urban planning. To what extent do you think these spaces are essential?

The rising trend of single-parent households may have various societal impacts. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon?

Many argue that the obsession with consumerism and material wealth leads to a decline in social values and community engagement. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more integrated into various industries. What are the potential advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

The rise of online education due to advancements in technology is seen as a positive development by some, but others argue that it lacks the personal interaction found in traditional classrooms. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Telecommuting has become more prevalent thanks to advances in technology. Do you think this development has more positive or negative impacts on society?

Some people believe that technology is making human beings less capable of critical thinking. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The use of facial recognition technology for security purposes is increasing. Discuss the ethical implications of this technology.

The widespread adoption of electric vehicles could significantly impact the environment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this technological shift?

Video conferencing tools have changed the way people communicate for both personal and professional purposes. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

Cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin, is a technology that challenges traditional financial systems. Discuss the societal impacts of this emerging technology.

Social networking sites are often criticized for contributing to the spread of misinformation. To what extent do you think technology companies should be held accountable?

Sample essay questions for IELTS Writing Task 1 are more time-intensive to create since they require graphs, visuals, or diagrams.

As a result, most of the practice essay topics for Task 1 you'll see online end up being the same examples over and over.

That's why in this list I've created brand new visuals and practice topics that have never been used anywhere else.

Use these IELTS essay topics to improve your Task 1 score and write IELTS essays that get the score you need the first time you take it.

If you're struggling with essay writing or feel your academic writing skills aren't developed enough to do well on the IELTS essays, try learning some writing skills frameworks that can help you with the writing process before you dive into these practice essay questions.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The chart below shows the average lecture and seminar attendance as reported by students pre and post-pandemic. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The diagram below shows the process of managing water in an industrial fish tank system. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph below shows solar power storage capacity by corporation in the years 2013 and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagram below shows a system for overseeing the feeding and management of fish. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

I hope this list of IELTS essay topics helps you in your preparation for your IELTS essays on the writing section of your IELTS exam.

The more IELTS essay topics you find to practice your writing skills the better prepared you will be for your IELTS exam.

Make sure to focus on making clear arguments, giving relevant examples, and always make sure to answer the question that's asked in your IELTS writing topic.

If you're having trouble making clear arguments and structuring your essays in a way that gets you high band scores on your IELTS writing section, that's totally okay.

Many students have found that their previous teachers haven't properly prepared them for the academic writing tasks in the IELTS writing test.

That's why I created my Master IELTS Writing course to help students who need to learn a simple framework for writing academic essays.

It will make sure you get the score you need on your writing section, even if you don't have amazing English skills.

Also, make sure to check out my IELTS essay AI grader tool . It will give you a band score and feedback on how you can improve your IELTS essays.

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The Most Common IELTS Writing Topics (with Sample Answers!)

by Dave | Sample Answers | 6 Comments

These are the most common IELTS writing topics that I have come across as an examiner and from student reports over the last year.

The most commons topics are: age & generations, art, business, cities, communication, crime, education, environment, family, health, government, media & newspapers, psychology, society, sport, technology & science, transport, and work., below are some ielts writing task 2 samples (all written by me) on the most common topics, comment your own essays below and i will give you some feedback, if you want to get over your ielts fears and achieve your dreams (of going abroad or getting a better job), i now offer online lessons complete with feedback, videos, workbooks and more, consider supporing my efforts to write these essays but signing up for my online video courses here or my exclusive ielts ebooks here on patreon., age & generations, some people say that music is a good way of bringing people of different cultures and ages together., to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: music bringing people together (ielts cambridge 14), at the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people., do the advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: populations, young people (ielts cambridge 14), some think that governments should support retired people financially while others believe they should take care of themselves., discuss both views and give your own opinion., read my sample answer for this question here., in some places, young people find it difficult to communicate with older people., why is this, what are the solutions, agriculture, 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, give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. write at least 250 words., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: agriculture (ielts cambridge 13), some feel that countries should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible., to what extent do you agree or disagree, museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: museums, many museums charge for admission while others are free., do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: museum entrance fees, many people believe that film is a less important art than other forms such as literature and painting., read my full sample answer for this question here., some think that quality art can be made by anyone while others think that it requires special talent and ability., discuss both views and give your opinion., the government should lower the budget on the arts in order to allocate more money to education., to what extent do you agree, some people believe that the government should spend more money putting in more works of art like paintings and statues in cities to make them better places to live in., some educators believe that every child should be taught how to play a musical instrument., recent research has shown that business meetings and training are increasingly taking place online., what are the advantages and disadvantages of this, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: business, as well as making money, businesses also have a responsibilty towards society., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: businesses social responsibility, the global demand for oil and gas is increasing. some believe that we should therefore encourage the exploitation of remote areas., do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages, the shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences. only government action can solve this problem., read my sample here., when designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of the building rather than its outward appearance., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: buildings, living in large cities today poses many problems for people., what are these problems should governments encourage more people to live in smaller towns, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: cities, traffic and housing problems in major cities could be solved by moving companies, factories and their employees to the countryside., do you agree or disagree, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: overpopulation, too much money is wasted on repairing old buildings that should be used to knock them down and build new ones., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: old buildings, the roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on., what are the causes of this, what are some possible solutions, ielts writing task 2 sample answer general training: roads in major cities, some feel that cities shold be designed to be beautiful while others feel their functionality is more important., discuss both sides and give your own opinion., available as an ebook my patreon., there are severe social consequences to housing shortages in cities and only the government can solve these problems., some cities create housing for growing populations by building taller buildings while other cities have opted to build on wider areas of land., which solution is better, communication, the use of social media is replacing face-to-face interaction among many people in society., do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: face to face interaction, many people believe that social networking sites (such as facebook) have a huge negative impact on both individuals and society., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: social networking sites, many people think that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops and public transport., many people think technological devices such as smart phones, tablets and mobile phones bring more disadvantages than advantages., in many workplaces, online communication is now more common than face-to-face meetings., do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages, read my sample answer here., some countries are struggling with increases in crime rates. some believe that having more police on the streets is best way to reduce and combat crime., ielts writing task 2 sample answer (crime and the police), the crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advances in technology., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: crime & technology, the most common solution for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is a better method., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: education and crime, watching tv shows and movies about crime is becoming more and more popular., what effect does that have on society, some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. others think the parents should be punished instead., many researchers believe that we can now study the behaviour of children to see if they will grow up to be criminals, while others disagree., to what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics, is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals, some people believe that there should be a fixed punishment for each type of crime. others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment., get my sample answer for this essay by signing up for my patreon here., some believe that tourism does more to create tension between between countries rather than helping individuals better understand other cultures., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: tourism and culture, some believe that it is beneficial to show foreign films while others feel this can have a negative impact on local culture., in many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by fast food. this has a negative impact on families, individuals and society., the best curriculum is not one based on a static body of knowledge but one which teaches student to cope with change., read my essay here., some people say that school children should be mainly taught about the literature (e.g fiction and poetry) of their own country because it is more important than that of other countries., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: literature, plagiarism in academics has become a pressing problem in many countries today., what are the causes of this problem, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay, many people feel that students should learn from online materials while others feel that it is better to use printed materials., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: online materials, some people think that children should begin their formal education at a very early age. some think they should begin at least 7 years old. discuss both views give opinions., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: children starting school, students should be primarily taught academic subjects so that they can pass exams, and practical skills such as cooking should not be taught., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: academic/practical knowledge, some people believe that education is the key to tackling hunger worldwide while others feel that the answer is in food aid., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: hunger, compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before., do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country, will this trend change much in the future, ielts writing task 2 sample answer by dave: studying abroad, some today argue that schools are no longer necessary because children can learn so much from the internet and be educated at home., some educational systems make students study specialised subjects from the age of fifteen while others require students to study a wide range., full-time university students spend a lot of time studying. some say they should do other activities too., nations should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work, rather than on university education., environment, some people claim that too much focus and resources have been spent to protect wild animals and birds., sample essay, some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. others say that there are more important environmental problems., discuss both these views and give your own opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: environmental problems plants and animals (ielts cambridge 14), climate change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. many people strongly believe that it is the responsibility of individuals, rather than corporations and governments, to deal with this problem., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: climate change, plastic shopping bags are used widely and cause many environmental problems. some people say they should be banned., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: plastic bags, developing the economy will always damage the environment., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: the economy & the environment, many believe that individuals can do little to improve the environment. only governments and large companies can make a real difference., the most difficult ielts writing topic: january 2020, most agree that we should be training children to recycle waste to preserve the earth’s natural resources., however, some believe that it is parents who should teach their children to recycle waste while others feels schools are more responsible., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: recycling, the increase in the production of consumer goods results in damage to the natural environment., what can be done to solve this problem, read my sample answer for this essay here., some people say that supermarkets and manufacturers have a responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging on products they sell. others believe that it is the consumer’s responsibility to avoid buying products which have a lot of packaging., discuss both views and give your opinions., some think the current generation should take steps to protect the environment for the next generation., in many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies., family & children, more and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live., read my answer here., many parents encourage young people to leave home when they become older, while others think they should stay at home with the family. discuss both views and give your own opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer (family and the home), nowadays children watch much more television than they did in the past and spend less time being active or creative., what is the reason for this, what measures should be taken to encourage children to be more active, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: television, some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters (such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in a society of individuals who only think about their own wishes., other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 12: children & choice, many parents today do not spend much time with their children., does this affect parents or children more, it is better for children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and so on are involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents., 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 is it a positive or negative development, some people feel that equality between the genders has already been achieved while others feel there is considerable progress to be made., read my sample answer on patreon., throughout history, male leaders have led us into violence and conflict. if a society is governed by female leaders it will be more peaceful., in many schools and universities today, women have a tendency to study the humanities (such as the arts and languages) while men more often major in science related subjects. some believe this tendency should be changed., the best way to prevent people from smoking is to impose high taxes on tobacco products. in this way, people will be less likely to develop a long-term addiction to smoking., ielts examiner sample answer: government (by dave), some people think that resources should be spent on protecting wild animals, while others think those would be better used for the human population., many today feel that most urgent problems can only be solved by international cooperation., some people think governments should care more about elderly while others think they should focus on investing in education for younger people., many people believe that every individual is responsible for his/her own healthy lifestyle. others believe that governments should take care of it. discuss both these views and give your own opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: health problems individuals/governments, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: smoking (real ielts exam), some think that governments should tax unhealthy foods to encourage people to eat healthier., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: unhealthy foods (real past ielts tests/exams), more and more people today are drinking sugar-based drinks., what are the reasons for this, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: sugary drinks, many think that in today’s world it is very difficult for people to maintain a healthy lifestyle. others, however, feel that it is easy for people to be healthy and fit if they want to be., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: healthy lifestyle, some people say that it is acceptable to test medicine intended for people on animals. others, however, believe that it is not right to use animals in this research., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: medical testing, many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. others think there are more effective methods., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: gym/exercise, governments should spend more money on medical research and less on researching the environment., even though doctors advise old people to get more exercise, many old people do not get enough., what are some possible solutions for this, research into medical treatments are essential to improve health and fight disease., who do you think should fund this research: individuals, private companies or governments, in many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper and more widely available., do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages, governments in many countries have recently introduced special taxes on foods and beverages with high levels of sugar. some think these taxes are a good idea while others disagree., discuss both views and give you own opinion., some people say history is one the most important school subjects. other people think that, in today’s world, subjects like science and technology are more important than history. discuss both these views and give your own opinion., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: history (by dave), some believe that history has little to teach us about today while others think that the study of the past helps us to understand the present., it is better to learn the way people lived in the past through films and video records than written documents., historical objects should be brought back to their country of origin., some people say that now is the best time in history to be living., what is your opinion about this, what other time in history would be interesting to live in, read my essay here.  , living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: foreign languages (cambridge 13), some believe that we should invent a new language for international communication., media & newspapers, some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. however, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. discuss both views and give your opinion, ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: newspapers and the media (by dave), some people think that the news media has become much more influential in people’s lives today and it is a negative development., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: news media influence, watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television., some believe that people will purchase a product based on their needs and advertising is not needed., in the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying., to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement, some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy things. other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it., personal life, many people try to balance work and other parts of their life. however, this is very difficult to do. what are the problems associated with this what is the best way to achieve a better balance, ielts examiner sample answer: work-life balance (by dave), these days people spend more and more time at work and less time at home., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay general training: working too much, some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: acceptance / unsatisfactory (ielts cambridge 14) by dave, some are of the opinion that people are naturally born as good leaders while others feel that leadership skills can be learned., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: leadership, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: leadership essay 2, many pschologists recommend that the best way to relieve stress is to do nothing at all for a period of time during the day., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: stress, some think that ambition is a good quality., is it important to be ambitious, is it a positive or negative characteristic, some feel that it is a waste of time to plan for the future and it is more important to focus on the present., in some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people., why might this be the case, do you think this is a positive or negative situation, in some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough., what are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message, science & technology, some people believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientific research, business, and the academic world. others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: scientific research (ielts cambridge 12), nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots., is this a negative or positive development, ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: robots at home, people today often use the internet to learn about the culture of other countries. this means that it is not that important to travel to those countries., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: the internet & travel, in the future it will become more difficult to live on earth so more money should be spent researching how to live on other planets such as mars., some believe technology has made our lives too complex and the solution is to lead a simpler life without technology., read my sample answer this question here., more and more students at university today are not choosing to study science., why is this happening, what are the effects of this, in the future, people may have to live on other planets. some think that is therefore important to spend money researching other planets such as mars., some old people today struggle with the use of modern technologies such as smartphones and computers., what is the cause of this, some scientists believe that in the future computers will be more intelligence than human beings. while some see this as a positive development others worry about the negative consequences., weddings are getting bigger and more expensive., is it a positive or negative development, some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. to what extent do you agree or disagree, ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: choice (by dave), in many countries people are living in a “throwaway society” where things are used for a short time and thrown away. , what are the causes of this and what problems does it lead to, ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: society (by dave), many believe that the best way to ensure a happier society is to reduce the difference in income earnings between the rich and poor., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: income inequality, people have historically attempted to achieve a perfect society. however, it is difficult to decide what a perfect society would be like., what would be the most important element of an ideal society, what can normal people do to make society more perfect, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: the ideal/perfect society, online shopping is becoming more common these days., what effect could this have on the environment and the types of jobs required, many people believe that music is just a form of entertainment, whilst others believe that music has a much larger impact on society today., some people believe that smartphones are destroying social interaction today., many people think that zoos are cruel. others think they are helpful in protecting rare animals., in many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops., why do you think people waste food in this way, what can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away, some people think that it is a waste of money for countries to host big sporting events like the world cup, and that the money would be better spent on other things. however, others think that hosting large sporting events has a clear, positive impact on a country., discuss both these views and give your opinion., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: the world cup and olympics, extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be banned., to what extent do you agree or disagree with this view, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: extreme sports, many companies sponsor sports as a way of advertising themselves. some people think this is good for the world of sport, while others think it is a negative., some people think that governments should invest mainly in making public transportation faster while other think there are more important priorities (cost, the environment)., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: transportation (by dave), some people believe that the best way to increase the road safety is to increase the minimum legal age for driving cars., to what extent do you agree or disagree., ielts examiner sample answer from cambridge 13: traffic and road safety (by dave), more and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time., what problems does this cause, what do you think are the possible solutions, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: problems with purchasing cars, when cars and cyclists use the same roads, there are often problems., why is this the case, the manufacturing and use of cars damages the environment but their popularity is increasing., how could this be controlled, after graduation many students take a year to travel. some think that it would be more useful to work for a year., many people today are choosing to travel to other countries., is this a positive or negative development, some think that students must travel to another country in order to learn its language and customs., nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organisation., why might this be the case what could be the disadvantages of being self-employed, ielts writing task 2 sample answer: self-employment (ielts cambridge 14), nowadays, entertainers get paid more than politicians., ielts writing task 2 sample answer essay: entertainers & politicians, the job market today is very competitive and it is best to choose a career or field of study early in order to get a good job later in life., ielts writing task 2 sample answer: changing jobs, some people argue that 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Posted by David S. Wills | Mar 2, 2020 | IELTS Tips , Writing | 0

In the past, I have talked often about IELTS topics because I believe that this is the best way to prepare for the exam. I’ve dealt with it as a way of learning vocabulary and I’ve got more general articles that deal with common topics . In these articles, I’ve tended to look at speaking, writing, listening, and reading, but today I’m only going to talk about IELTS writing topics .

Note that this will be more or less the same for both the general and academic IELTS tests. The topics and ideas covered here will apply to both forms of IELTS, although the questions may be phrased in a more complicated way for the academic test.

IELTS Writing Topics

First of all, here is a list of common topics that appear in the IELTS writing test. This basically applies to task 2 because for task 1 you are just describing data in a map , bar chart , line graph , or table . Therefore, we will ignore that and just look at the topics for task 2:

• Advertising
• Communication
• Crime and Punishment
• Entertainment
• Environment
• Food and diet
• Global issues
• Sports and Exercise
• Tourism and Travel

That was a big list, so let’s clarify what I mean by “topic” and how these actually affect your exam preparation and performance in the next sections.

How do Topics Work for IELTS Writing?

In that huge list that I provided above, you can see 30 common IELTS writing topics. These are not the only topics that could appear in your next exam, but these are so common and so wide in scope, that I would be surprised if they didn’t.

However, it is worth remembering that these topics are not mutually exclusive. That means each topic does not have to appear by itself . For example, I have included “reading” as a topic because there are many possible questions about reading (and books) in IELTS writing. These are rarely just about books, though. They tend to crossover into other topics such as childhood, society, or education. For example, you see questions like this:

The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books, and they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi-tech media such as computer software, videos, and DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Here, the question is about books/reading but it is also clearly an issue of money and society. It is about what sort of policy is right for people and their community.

When you are learning about topics for IELTS, you need to be aware of this issue. A question about reading is not just about reading. Sure, in the speaking test, you may be asked about what sort of books you like to read… but for IELTS writing, it’s going to be more complicated, like the question above. As such, we can see that IELTS topics tend to overlap.

IELTS Topics and Sub-Topics

Whilst I totally recommend learning IELTS language and techniques through studying topics, it is also worth remembering that these topics are not just overlapping but they can contain other sub-topics. This is where the matter becomes slightly confusing.

Above, I have listed some clearly related topics, such as business, money, advertising, and work. You can view these as separate topics, but you may also view them as potentially sub-topics of one another. Perhaps “money” is the main topic and the others are sub-topics because these are things that only exist because of the pursuit of money.

Then there are sub-topics that are clearly not main topics and definitely fall under the category of a single IELTS topic like environment:

Each of those sub-topics is something that could appear in IELTS, yet you would not necessarily call them “IELTS topics.” Still, it is worth considering them as part of the greater topic, environment. This can help you to focus your studies better and prepare for your test effectively.

Here are a few more IELTS topics listed with their sub-topics:

How to Learn IELTS Topics

So now that you can see the importance of learning language and preparing for IELTS by considering the most common topics used in the test, you might wonder how to actually study this way.

Thankfully, many IELTS books are divided according to topic. Some books, like Focus on IELTS , are structured into chapters that examine different topics one by one. You might have a chapter on education… then a chapter on society… and then a chapter about technology. These will each look at speaking, writing, reading, and listening ideas, giving you practice with each section of the test on a variety of topics. It’s a great way to learn.

If you are going to prepare without a book, then you should try to stick with the topic method. Make a note of my list of 30 common IELTS writing topics from above and then approach them in turn. This article is just about writing, so I won’t bother giving advice on listening and speaking, but I do think that reading is essential for building writing skills . ( The experts tend to agree .)

I would recommend that you find some articles about those topics. Let’s take “space” as an example. You should go on Google News and search for articles about space. Find something that is within your reading level. Then attempt to read it twice. The first time, you should just soak up the ideas and get the gist, but the second time you read it you should go slowly and make notes.

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I think that a language notebook is really valuable because you can write down words and phrases that you find, then pay particular attention to collocations – that means groups of words that go together. If you group all of these notes according to their topic, it will be easier for you to remember. You can also note down ideas that you find surprising or interesting, and maybe practice writing a little about them.

You should also look up questions based upon those topics. For space, you might see this question:

Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Honestly, this is a question that many people just never think about. As such, it can be useful to read articles and make notes on ideas such as this. It might help you deal with the troublesome issue of generating ideas for your task 2 answer .

Why Learn about IELTS Writing Topics?

One of the most important reasons to learn about IELTS writing topics is to organise your approach to exam preparation. This often means finding the best way to pick up new vocabulary. For example, if you decide that this week you will study crime and punishment, then you can set yourself some reasonable goals:

• Read three articles about crime and punishment.
• Listen to a news report about a criminal offense.
• Learn twelve new words related to crime.
• Write two IELTS essays on the topic of crime and punishment.

This is just an example, but you can see how this would help. By learning these things together, each one helps the other become more effective. You can learn language from those articles but also pick up good ideas for use in your practice essays.

Here is some useful vocabulary about crime and punishment:

Recent IELTS Writing Topics

Personally, I recommend to my students that they study topics and don’t think too much about anticipating questions. Some teachers (usually the lazy ones) tell their students that they can guess the forthcoming questions… but this is not true, and probably leaves them much less prepared than if they had just studied a wide range of topics.

Anyway, if you want to know some recent IELTS writing questions, then you can look at the following list. These are reported questions from students who have done the exam, so there is no guarantee that these are the exact right questions. I have tried to correct some poor grammar where they were obviously misremembered:

A lot of money is spent on repairing old buildings. Instead of repairing old buildings, money should be spent on knocking down old buildings and building new ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

People’s shopping habits depend more on the age group they belong to than any other factors. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people argue that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others believe that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

I hope that this has helped you. You can also find a long list of IELTS writing questions on this page . If you have any questions about IELTS writing topics, you can post them in the comment section below or get in touch through Facebook.

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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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These are the latest IELTS writing topics.  If you have taken the IELTS test recently, then you can post your question for other students to look at.

Looking at recent IELTS essay questions can help other students prepare for the test. 

To post an essay question from your test, simply fill out the form at the  bottom of the page  and the essay question will then be listed. 

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Some of the latest IELTS writings questions posted have links to a model answer. 

Note: There are many essay questions appearing each month as people can now take the test most days online, so these latest IELTS writing questions are just a selection of some the questions appearing in the test, not all of them.

IELTS Topics 2024

Some people believe that the biggest problem facing cities is the increasing number of cars. Others say there more serious problems.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Some people say that the main aim of advertising is to improve sales of products that people do not really need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

In this technological era, personal information is stored on computers by many companies and organisations.

Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Due to the increase in population in big cities, more and more people are living in small houses with very little or no outdoor space.

Is this a positive or negative development?

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Some people think that governments should give financial support to artists, musicians and poets. Others think that it is a waste of money.

Some people believe that it is important to introduce tax education in secondary school. Other people think that it is a waste of valuable school time.

The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and livable for people in those times than they are now. 

What problems does this cause?

What can be done to solve these problems?

Some people believe that studying at college or university is important for a successful career. Others think that it is better to leave school and find work to gain experience for a successful professional life.

Eco-tourism often involves visiting remote and fragile ecosystems, which raises concerns about the impact on local cultures and indigenous communities.

What problems can this cause?

How can these problems be resolved?

To improve children’s lives, mothers and fathers should attend parenting and child development courses every year.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that innovation should be targeted towards addressing social and environmental issues.

Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.

Some people think that students should study in their own city. However, many students prefer to study far away from their home.

Do the advantages of studying away from home outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people believe that the typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050.

Fewer and fewer people today write by hand using a pen or pencil.

What are the reasons for this?

Is this a positive or a negative development?

When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of the time, most people would choose not to work.

Some people think that the government should be responsible for funding the healthcare and education of their country, while others disagree.

In today’s digital age, anyone with a smartphone can capture and share photographs. This accessibility to photography diminishes the value of professional photographers.

Some people say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time because it has no direct connection with people’s lives.

Everybody should donate a fixed amount of their income to support charity. 

In the future it may be necessary for us to live on other planets. For this reason, some people believe that we should spend money now to research other planets, such as Mars.

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Some people believe that the purpose of education is to make individuals useful to society, while others think that education should help people pursue personal ambitions.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

These days more people put their personal information, such as names, addresses and telephone numbers, online for everyday activities such as socialising on social networks or banking purposes.

Do you think it is a positive or negative development?

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In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people.

Why might this be the case?

Do you think this is a positive or a negative situation?

In many countries, students leave high school without learning how to manage their money.

Why does this happen?

What could be done to tackle the issue?

News reports in the media tend to focus more on problems and disasters than on positive events. This is harmful to individuals and society as a whole.

Some people say that too much attention and resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds.

In many countries, paying for things using a mobile phone is becoming increasingly common.

Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?

The increasing use of social media platforms has made it easier for people to talk about their frustrations and complaints publicly.

With the growing population of cities, more and more people live in homes that have little or no outdoor areas.

Plagiarism in school has become a major issue in many countries today.

What are the causes of this problem?

What are some possible solutions?

Some people believe that childhood is the best stage of happiness, while others believe that a person can enjoy more happiness in other stages of life.

In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on individualism, with people prioritising their personal goals and desires over collective interests.

Is this is a positive or negative development?

Music mainly serves as a way for individuals to reduce their stress and anxiety. 

In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining.

Why do you think this is happening?

How can this issue be solved?

Some individuals argue that children should always follow the advice given by their parents, while others believe that children should make decisions independently.

Some people say the government should manage people’s health, while others think that individuals should be in charge of their own health.

Some people think that in order to solve environmental problems, fuel prices for cars and other vehicles must increase.

Do you agree or disagree?

Some people believe that professional athletes serve as positive role models for young people, while others argue that their behaviour both on and off the field can have negative influences.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

There is a growing emphasis on sustainable living and reducing environmental impacts in many societies. 

What are the challenges of adopting a sustainable lifestyle? 

What practical actions can individuals take to contribute to sustainability?

Universities should accept equal number of male and female students in every subject.

Young people are often influenced in their behaviours by others in the same age group. Some argue that peer pressure is important while others feel it has distinct disadvantages.

Do the disadvantages of peer pressure outweigh the advantages?

In many countries, young people leave their parents’ home in their early twenties to go and live on their own, while others prefer to stay with their families until a later age.

Do you think the advantages of young people living with their parents for longer outweigh the disadvantages?

In many societies, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable living and reducing environmental impact.

What are the challenges of adopting a sustainable lifestyle?

These days many people prefer to work longer hours and spend less time at home.

Are there more advantages than disadvantages to this trend?

Schools should use films, computers and games to educate children instead of books. 

Some young people decide to go to college or university as they believe that leads to the most successful career path. Others, however, chose to go straight to work as they think it is important to gain real life experience after high school.

Discuss both views and write your opinion.

Some people believe that hard work and determination are the main requirements to become successful in life, while others say there are other factors that lead to success.

It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should focus on people in their own countries.

Full-time university students spend most of their time studying. Some people, however, claim that students need to be involved in other activities as well.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

In some countries, celebrities complain about the way the media publicise their private lives and the negative impacts this has on them. However, they should accept it as part of their fame.

International travel and tourism has become easier and more affordable.

Studies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they can get a job when they leave.

Some people think that the best way for developing countries to eradicate poverty is to provide six years of free education to every child. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

These days, many people like to watch live performances (like shows or concerts) at home, either on TV or on a computer, instead of attending in person.

Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?

Some people argue that the government should pay more for art to be displayed at openings and exhibitions.

Nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company or organistaion.

What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?

The values that we learn from our parents and family have greater influence on our future success than knowledge and skills we learn at school.

In some countries, more and more parents begin to teach their children at home rather than send them to school.

Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Many people these days decide to have children at a later age than in the past.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people believe that countries should produce all the food necessary to feed their populations and import as little food as possible.

Vegan diets are the most beneficial to the human race.

To what extent you agree or disagree?

Historical objects and artefacts should be brought back to their country of origin.

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New technologies have changed the way children spend their leisure time.

Some people believe that if a child commits a crime, he or she should be punished, while others think it is the child’s parents who should be punished.

In many countries, students’ concentration in the classroom has decreased.

What are the reasons for this?

Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. Some say an aging population creates problems for governments. Others believe there are benefits to society having more elderly people.

Do the advantages of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?

In many countries obesity and unhealthy eating habits are increasing.

What are the reasons for this trend?

What is the most effective way to prevent it?

Childcare training courses should be mandatory for all parents.

It is a good idea for people to continue working beyond retirement age.

Some people believe that in order to give opportunities to new generations, companies should encourage high level employees who are older than 55 to retire.

Many people believe that in order to create a happy society we should ensure that there is only a small difference between the incomes of the richest and poorest people.

The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives.

These days, people do not go out for live performances or concerts, and they prefer to enjoy watching them on computers and laptops.

Some people think that visiting museums is the best way for children to learn about history, while many others think there are other better ways.

Some people think it is better to have one single legal system throughout the world. Others say countries should have their own laws. 

Social media helps people to keep in touch with friends and stay on top of news and events.

Do you think the advantages of social media outweigh the disadvantages?

Nowadays, people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their families.

Why is this happening?

How does this affect people and their families?

Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship between people.

If people could choose between working and not working, they would choose not to work.

Some people think that the main goal of schools should be making children into responsible citizens and good workers, rather than benefitting them as individuals.

Some people think that religion should be taught in schools, while others think it should be avoided.

Many historical sites and museums are mainly visited by tourists, not local people.

Why is this the case?

What can be done to attract local people to visit these historical sites and museums?

Many university students nowadays live away from home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation?

Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children later in their life.

What do you think are the reasons for this?

Do the advantages of the trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Some people argue that sports are essential for us. Others think of sports as an activity for leisure time.

These days people's attention spans are becoming shorter due to the prevalence of social media.

In some countries ordinary citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their house. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree.

Some people think it is better to make more money rather than have free time, while others prefer to have more free time.

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Mobile phones and the Internet could have many benefits for old people. However, this age group uses technology the least.

What are the benefits for old people of using mobile phones and the Internet?

How can we encourage them to use this new technology?

The education of young people is a top priority in all countries of the world. Some people believe that educating adults who cannot read or write is important to society and needs more funding.

Some people believe that students should begin learning a language very early in school while others think these subjects should be taught later.

Once children start school, teachers become a more important influence on children’s intellectual and social development than parents.

Some people think it would be beneficial for school children to study international news as a school subject, while others argue it would be a waste of time.

It is a natural process that animal species become extinct, as the dinosaurs did in the past. There is no reason for people to prevent this from happening.

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Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports.

Young criminals should receive the same punishment as adults.

Movies and tv shows are a good way to study history despite their lack of historical accuracy at times.

It is better for people to be unemployed than be employed with a job they do not enjoy.

Some people Say that every human being can create art. Others think only people born with the ability can create art.

Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding change. Others, however, think that change is always a good thing. 

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Many believe that the goal of one’s career should be to pursue a passion while others feel it is merely a way to earn a livelihood.

Some people feel that cities should allow for spaces for graffiti, while others feel it should be banned.

Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects at university in many countries. 

Why is this?

What effects does this have on society?

Some people think that it is necessary to use animals for testing medicines or products intended for human use. Others, however, criticize this as animal cruelty.

Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.

There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel, that have dramatically changed the world we live in. Some people think the most important recent human invention that has changed the world is the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Many People Believe that playing games and watching tv programmes is beneficial for children, but others think that it does not improve their mental ability.

Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of foods imported from countries all across the world.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?`

Nowadays, many people have cosmetic surgery to enhance their appearance.

Why are they doing this? Is this a positive or a negative development?

Some people believe that success in life comes from hard work and determination. Others think that it depends on factors such as money or personal appearance.

Some people believe that using taxpayer funds to look for life on other planets is important. Others, however, think that it is a waste of public money because there are much more important issues requiring funding on our own planet.

In some parts of the world traditional festivals and celebrations have disappeared or are disappearing.

What measures could be taken to ensure they do not disappear?

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Nowadays in many countries young people don’t communicate with older people as much as they used to.

How could this situation be improved?

Some countries have legal ages at which people can drink alcohol. Other countries believe it is better not to have strict laws on the age that a person can drink alcohol.

Public health is becoming an urgent issue nowadays. Some argue that governments should create nutrition and food choice laws to improve public health, while others believe that it is a matter of personal choice and responsibility.

These days people are using the Internet for shopping, work and to communicate with others without the need for face-to-face meetings.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages?

Some people think that technological development has made life complex. The Only possible solution is not to use technology to live a simple life.

Some people believe that climate affects a person’s way of life, while others believe that climate has a greater impact on a region’s economy.

These days, many people like to watch live performances (such as shows or concerts) at home, either on TV or on a computer, instead of attending in-person.

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The world is consuming natural resources faster than they can be renewed. Therefore, it is important that products are made to last. Governments should discourage people from constantly buying more up-to-date or fashionable products. To what extent do you agree with this statement? Some people believe that children’s leisure activities must be educational, otherwise, they are a complete waste of time. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience. Many governments in the world spend large amounts of money on art, which helps to improve the quality of people’s lives. However, governments should spend money on other things rather than art. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion. 2. Discuss both views and give your point of view? NEW SEPTEMBER 2022: Some people believe that professionals such as doctors and engineers should be required to work in the country where they did their training. 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Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Some products can be made quickly by a machine. Other items take a long time to be made by hand. As a buyer, which do you prefer and why? Give specific details and examples in your answer. Some people think women should be given equal chances to work and excel in their careers. Others believe that a woman’s role should be limited to taking care of the house and children. Which opinion do you agree with and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice. Most schools are planning to replace sports and exercise classes with more academic sessions. How will this change affect children’s lives in your view? Some people think that schools have to be more entertaining, while others think that their sole purpose is to educate. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Some people think that it is acceptable to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while other people argue that it is wrong. Should humans adapt to technology or should technology be adapted to us? Is technology making us intellectually weaker or more intelligent? Do copyright laws limit creativity or reward it? Would society function better without such rules and regulations? Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services? Discuss the above and give your opinion using examples. 3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages Is it good for children to start using computers from an early age and spend long hours on them? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Some people think high school graduates should travel or work for a period of time instead of going directly to study at university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both approaches. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. 4. Two questions, for example: Why is this happening? Is this a positive or negative development? These days some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting or events. Do you think this is a positive or negative development ? Some people like to travel outside their country. Others would rather travel to tourist spots in their own country first, before travelling abroad. Which do you prefer to do and why? Include specific details and examples to support your choice. Women can do everything that men can and they even do it better. They also can do many things that men cannot. But it is a fact that their work is not appreciated as much as men’s, although they have to sacrifice a lot for their family and career… It is said: “A woman’s place is in the home.” What do you think? 5. Discuss the problems and possible solutions OR discuss the causes and what problems it causes? People are using a lot of online language translation apps. Do the benefits of this outweigh the disadvantages? Obesity is a serious problem in many countries, especially in rich countries. Discuss ways to solve the problem. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Today, the quality of life in large cities is decreasing.  Discuss the causes and solutions. Research shows that global warming is caused by human activity. What are the possible effects of climate change and what can governments and individuals do to reduce these? In many countries, recently young single people have been living far from their parents, from the time they began studies or work and until they married. Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend? Traditional schooling is out of date, boring and stifles a child’s natural talents, various professionals have pushed for an education revolution. Are there alternatives in the education system? 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Take an online course and achieve your dream score on your IELTS test. 17026 8169 11810 9296 6499 6546 8635 7209 6306 11749 8026 7116 8443 7432 6173 9012 7358 8819 8795 10930 Page 1 of 77 IELTS Materials IELTS Bar Graph IELTS Line Graph IELTS Table Chart IELTS Flow Chart IELTS Pie Chart IELTS Letter Writing IELTS Essay Academic Reading Useful Links IELTS Secrets Band Score Calculator Exam Specific Tips Useful Websites IELTS Preparation Tips Academic Reading Tips Academic Writing Tips GT Writing Tips Listening Tips Speaking Tips IELTS Grammar Review IELTS Vocabulary IELTS Cue Cards IELTS Life Skills Letter Types Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Copyright Notice HTML Sitemap IELTS Opinion Essays: Structure, Topics and Sample Answers 10 min read Updated On Aug 01, 2024 Share on Whatsapp Share on Email Share on Linkedin The article provides guidance on writing IELTS opinion essays, emphasizing structure: an introduction, two body paragraphs supporting one view, and a conclusion. It includes examples, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for clear, concise essays. Table of Contents What is the ielts opinion essay format, ielts opinion essay sample answers, latest ielts opinion essay topics of 2024, top 3 common mistakes of ielts opinion essays, tips to answer ielts opinion essay questions. Limited-Time Offer : Access a FREE 10-Day IELTS Study Plan! IELTS opinion essays mainly focus on agreeing or disagreeing with a particular fact or information. It presents two opposite views and you have to develop your argument supporting one view (strictly one!) You get 40 minutes to complete this task. You have to write at least 250 words on the topic given. Given below are some examples of IELTS Writing Task 2 opinion essays along with their structure. So, let’s understand how to frame the IELTS opinion essay from the sample answers given in the blog! If you’re gearing up to tackle the Opinion Essay in IELTS Writing Task 2, know that it’s all about writing your opinion on a specific topic with supporting examples. To make sure your essay ticks off all the criteria of a band 8+ essay, organizing it in the right way is key! You can also check tips to write an effective introduction in IELTS Writing Task 2 to present a great IELTS opinion essay! Let’s now look at a proper format to learn the structuring of an IELTS opinion essay. Introduction: Keep it short, usually around 2-3 sentences. Introduce the topic and clearly state your opinion. Provide a brief overview of the main points you will discuss in the body paragraphs. Body Paragraphs (Usually 2 paragraphs): Each paragraph should focus on a single main idea that supports your opinion. Start with a topic sentence that introduces the main idea. Provide evidence, examples, and reasoning to support your main idea. Aim for coherence and cohesion within each paragraph by using appropriate transition words. Make sure to use appropriate IELTS Vocabulary and IELTS Grammar while explaining an idea in the body paragraphs. Conclusion: Summarize the main points discussed in the body paragraphs. Restate your opinion, emphasizing its importance or relevance. Avoid introducing new ideas in the conclusion. Given below is an example of an IELTS Writing task 2 o pinion essay. Let’s understand how to frame the essay from the ideas we have. Additionally, you can review the IELTS Writing Task 2 practice tests on a regular basis to achieve your desired band score. Sample Question 1 In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Given below is a brief outline of what to write in the essay after identifying the essay type. Opinion Essay Introduction Paraphrase the topic of the essay using synonyms for the words used in the topic statement. Clearly state the view on the topic. Body Paragraph 1 Technological improvements have increased the level of ease and convenience to a point where people can access news and information at the click of a button. This has led to print media becoming outdated. Body Paragraph 2 The development of news websites and sites that freely distribute information and print media in a digital form has led to a trend of availing such services and content without paying. Summarize the essay and re-state the opinion on the topic. Struggling to Crack the IELTS opinion essays? Our 8+ band trainers have got you! Sign up for a FREE demo now! Sample Answer Presently, newspapers, books, journals, magazines, etc. are still actively used by a section of the global population. However, with the arrival of news sites and the availability of books, magazines and other forms of media online, totally free of cost, many believe that such forms of media are on their way to becoming outdated. I agree with this statement, and will explain it further with relevant examples in the essay. It is a well-known fact that in this day and age if an individual wants to read a book or just go over the news of the day, the first step that they take is to search the internet. Devices such as smartphones and tablets have improved the time efficiency of searching for information online to such an extent that a person can access their preferred form of media in the comfort of their homes in a matter of minutes. Consequently, people have started to abandon their preference for print media due to the presence of much more convenient alternatives. Additionally, the various forms of print media enjoyed by people can often be availed free of charge on several websites. For instance, most news organizations publish their daily news on their official website, which can be accessed by anyone. Also, some numerous sites and databases provide popular books, journals and magazines in a digital form to the public for a nominal subscription fee or sometimes even for free, leading to a majority of readers of such forms of media shifting away from buying hard copies. Nevertheless, there is still a sizable chunk of the population that enjoys the conventional forms of print media. That being said, with the cost-effective nature of making such information and content available online, organizations will soon completely shift to internet-based services. In conclusion, I would like to say that people always prefer the more comfortable alternative that is available. Therefore, it can be safely said that in the coming years, there will be a complete shift from traditional print media to online media services and products. Sample Question 2 Some people say that international sporting events contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Paraphrase the topic sentence using synonyms. Mention the view on the topic. Body Paragraphs International sports tournaments are events where teams and the general public of various countries come together and collectively participate in the event. Sports events, especially cricket and football help distract the minds of the citizens from the ongoing difficulties in their country and enjoy these events. Summarize the essay and state the final view. Sports has always been a magnificent platform for the finest talents of a country to showcase their skills and represent their nation. At the same time, sports is also one of the few occasions where every citizen of the country unites in support of their favourite teams. It is considered by many that sports are a great approach to maintain stability among countries. This essay will elaborate on the given topic and justify why sports can successfully bring and preserve global peace. One of the greatest characteristics of any popular sporting event is that supporters of every team involved in the tournament almost always attend the matches that are organized in their cities. Some veteran fans even travel to different parts of the country to witness a match between their favourite teams. These events also unite the populace of a nation as every patriotic individual prays for the success of their national team. For instance, the entire nation wishes for the victory of their national team in the Olympic Games as winning an Olympic Medal is one of the most prestigious honours that can be bestowed upon a country. It is a well-known fact that the people of a country collectively face several challenges on a day-to-day basis. These issues can be caused by numerous factors and are the typical difficulties that ordinary citizens have to overcome. Sports help people enjoy a few moments of excitement and take a break from the monotony of everyday life. That being said, sometimes the passion of overenthusiastic sports fans ends up leading to harmful and conflicting situations among communities. Nevertheless, the overall impact of sports on our lives is undoubtedly positive. Finally, sports are one of the aspects of human life that bind a whole community together. This is enough evidence to understand that sports help maintain peace and stability in a nation. Ready to grab the latest IELTS writing task 2 question papers of 2024? Sample Question 3 Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to change our character traits. To what extent do you agree? Paraphrase the topic and mention the view. Genetics are only a part of the entire list of factors that affect a person’s personality. One of the most important influences on an individual’s personality is their childhood and upbringing. Summarize the essay and mention the final view in brief. Even between small periods of time, there are subtle variabilities in our disposition. Such alterations are quite natural and are a part of a human being’s existence. However, it is often assumed that our personality is entirely dependent on genetics. The following paragraphs will explore the different aspects of personality and justify why genetics are not the only factor influencing our personality. An individual has countless experiences in their life from childhood to adulthood and finally until death. Every one of these experiences has an impact on a person’s mind, no matter how giant or small. The kind of people present in a person’s immediate surroundings also has a huge influence on their nature and characteristics. Thus, it can be safely surmised that a person’s genes are not the only contributing factor when it comes to personality. One of the most significant influences on our personality is our childhood experiences and the teachings of our parents. Children are always known to follow in the footsteps of their parents. Thus, if the parents of a child are successful in teaching their children the right values and morals, they are bound to grow into responsible and decent individuals. It is true that the personality traits of an individual are determined by the features of their parents. Nevertheless, these traits can be altered over the course of many years and different experiences. In conclusion, genetics affect our personalities in a trivial manner as compared to all the other aspects of our temperament. That being said, our life experiences and learnings are the consequential factors in developing our character. A few IELTS Writing Task 2 sample essay of opinion essay topics are listed down below, which you can practice. These opinion essay questions may appear in the actual examination. In the future, it seems more difficult to live on Earth. Some people think more money should be spent on researching another planet to live on, such as Mars. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course in university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views? Although more and more people read the news on the internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people. Do you agree or disagree? Students in schools and universities learn more from their teachers than through other means such as the Internet, libraries, and TV. To what extent you agree or disagree? Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or for those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Some people think that governments must insist on preserving the traditional appearance of old buildings undergoing renovation or redevelopment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples. Many people believe that schools should teach children to become good citizens and workers rather than independent individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion and relevant examples. People should follow the customs and traditions when they start to live in a new country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? It is impossible to help all people in the world, so governments should only focus on people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Prevention is better than cure. Do you agree or disagree that out of the country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventive measures? In IELTS opinion essays, it’s easy to make some common mistakes that can lower your IELTS band score . Getting aware of them is the key to not committing them knowingly or unknowingly while you prepare! The top 3 common mistakes to avoid are: Not giving a clear opinion. Presenting arguments for both sides of the issue. Failing to support your opinion with well-defined reasons and examples. In the IELTS opinion essays, you need to write your opinion about a topic and back it up with proof and examples. If you use a clear structure and good writing methods, you can improve your chances of doing well! Spend 5 minutes on a mind map before writing. Stick to one viewpoint throughout the essay. Use a single main idea to support the topic in each of the two body paragraphs. Express your opinion throughout the essay, not just in the conclusion. Keep the introduction short, a maximum of 50 words. Ensure each body paragraph explains a main idea within 100 words. The conclusion should be shorter than the introduction. Write a complete essay following the given structure. Aim for a word count of 280 words or less. Here are the 10 Examples for the Opinion Essay Topics IELTS: Also check: Tips to write great writing essay How to get band 8 in IELTS Writing Task 2 IELTS Writing recent actual test IELTS 2024 Study Plan for 1 month (30 Days) / 15 Days / 7 Days Frequently Asked Questions What is the structure for writing the introduction for an opinion essay? Is it mandatory to state my opinion in the introduction? Can I skip it and introduce my opinion in the body paragraphs? What are the words that I can use to state my opinion? Can I underline the important sentences, to attract examiner’s attention? Is it mandatory to write the essay in first person? Practice IELTS Writing Task 2 based on Essay types Start Preparing for IELTS: Get Your 10-Day Study Plan Today! Nehasri Ravishenbagam Nehasri Ravishenbagam, a Senior Content Marketing Specialist and a Certified IELTS Trainer of 3 years, crafts her writings in an engaging way with proper SEO practices. She specializes in creating a variety of content for IELTS, CELPIP, TOEFL, and certain immigration-related topics. As a student of literature, she enjoys freelancing for websites and magazines to balance her profession in marketing and her passion for creativity! Explore other Opinion Essays Janice Thompson Post your Comments Recent articles. Raajdeep Saha Kasturika Samanta Akanksha Tripathi IELTSMaterial Master Program 1:1 Live Training with Band 9 Teachers 4.9 ( 3452 Reviews ) Our Offices Gurgaon city scape, gurgaon bptp. Step 1 of 3 Great going . Get a free session from trainer Have you taken test before? Please select any option Email test --> Please enter Email ID Mobile Band 9 trainer --> Please enter phone number Application Please select any one Already Registered? Select a date Please select a date Select a time (IST Time Zone) Please select a time Mark Your Calendar: Free Session with Expert on Which exam are you preparing? Great Going! 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If you’re not familiar with a topic, use the internet to find out more. There is always something new to learn! Have a look through these IELTS topics, write down some ideas and plan how you would approach that essay topic. And remember to get your essay checked by one of E2 Test Prep’s IELTS experts by submitting it for a Writing assessment ! Find sample essay topics below . 3. Communication 5. culture/society, 6. education, 7. entertainment, 8. environment, 10. food & farming, 11. global issues, 15. science/technology, 18. transport, ielts topics, mock tests and more. e2 test prep has you covered.. Start Now. It’s Free ✌️ Many animals are facing extinction in the wild. Why is this happening? What can be done to protect them? Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos as an IELTS topic and give your own opinion. Many countries spend a lot of money on art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say the money is better spent on improving health and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. All students ought to study art and music in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this IELTS topic? Some people believe that handwriting is no longer useful in the modern world and should not be taught in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree? These days the internet is easily accessible to children. Is this a positive or a negative development? Nowadays people use social media to keep in touch with others and be aware of the news. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? All criminals should have access to education and rehabilitation programs while in prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic? Many criminals re-offend after they have been punished. Why do some people continue to commit crimes after they have been punished, and what measures can be taken to tackle this problem? In many countries, an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television and in computer and video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages? Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have the freedom to choose their favourite activities. Discuss both views and present your opinion. In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations. Only formal examinations, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students’ true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this IELTS topic? In many countries, schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries? In most developed countries shopping is not only about buying the goods you need, it is also perceived as entertainment. Is it a positive or negative development? Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion. With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered and some are even facing extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What can be done to deal with this problem? Many people think it is very important to protect the environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why do you think this is the case? What actions should individuals take to protect the environment? Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do? Children are influenced by their friend’s opinions. In what ways are children affected by their friends? How can parents make sure this influence is positive? Parents often buy their children many toys. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having a large number of toys? Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this? Are there more negative or positive sides to this IELTS topic? All people should be vegetarians. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some people claim that genetically modified (GM) food can be dangerous while others feel that it may bring enormous benefits to the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Junk food advertising has a harmful effect on society and should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Enjoying our IELTS topics article so far? How about an IELTS writing video from our E2 IELTS youtube channel The wealth gap between 1st world countries and 3rd world countries seems to be increasing. How can we reduce this gap? Do you think that developed countries have a duty to assist developing countries in every way? The money given to help poor countries does not solve the problem of poverty, so rich countries should give other types of help instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? The exploration and development of safe alternatives to fossil fuels should be the most important global priority today. To what extent do you agree and disagree? Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical health in many developed countries is now falling. What are the reasons for this and how can the problem be tackled? Some people claim that using tobacco has brought several social problems and smoking should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?   Childhood obesity is a serious problem in many countries. What are the causes of it and how can the problem be managed? The tendency of news media to focus on problems and emergencies rather than good news has a negative effect on individuals and society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? “Newspapers and books are outdated.” Why do some people believe this? What is your opinion? Many people believe that media coverage of celebrities is having a negative effect on children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Many people say that we now live in ‘consumer societies’ where money and possessions are given too much importance. Others believe that consumer culture has played a vital role in improving our lives. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Some people believe that money is the most important factor for achieving happiness. However, others believe that happiness has nothing to do with money. What is your opinion? The Internet has transformed lives and economies but it is turning the world into a global village. Soon everybody will think and behave in the same way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Some people think that computer games are bad for children, while others believe that they are useful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer games and give your own opinion. Some people believe that the range of technology available to individuals today is increasing the gap between rich people and poor people, while others say that technology has the opposite effect. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Some people think space research is a waste of money. The government should spend that money on the improvement of people’s living conditions. What is your opinion on this IELTS topic? In the last century, the first man walking on the moon said: “It is a giant leap for mankind”. However, some people think that space travel makes little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Some scientists think that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Some sports are considered extremely dangerous, but many people still like them. Why do people take part in dangerous sports?  Give some suggestions on how to deal with these dangers. Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Because of the pressure of new subjects such as business studies, many schools have dropped sport or physical education (PE) from the curriculum. How important is sport or PE in a young person’s education? Despite improvements in vehicle technology, there are still large numbers of road accidents. Explain some of the causes of these accidents and suggest some measures that could be taken to address the problem. Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion on this IELTS topic. It is predicted that in the future cars will be driven by computers. What are the reasons behind this? Would it be a positive or negative development? In many countries, tourism is a major part of the economy, but it also causes environmental damage and ruins the places it exploits. It is argued that tourists should pay an additional tax to compensate for this damage. Do you agree? Some people think the advantages of international tourism outweigh its disadvantages. To what extent do you agree? It is said that travel broadens the mind. What can we learn by travelling to other countries? Should we first explore our own countries? Nowadays employment options are changing and employees cannot rely on having the same job and working conditions throughout their life. What are some possible causes? Suggest some ways to plan for the future under these circumstances. Some say job security is more important than job satisfaction. What is your opinion on this IELTS topic? Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is long. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees? Looking for more general English? Try E2 English . Reetu Deuba says: Art, communication, crime, global issues, media,space, work, transport Khumoyun says: Technology science,work,sport,transport Monica magallon says: Dave Akan says: Shohzamon says: How I can improve my speaking till 8 E2Language Team says: We’d be happy to help you with this! Please email us at: [email protected] and one of our support team will be in touch with you. Best wishes, Maree from your E2 team Thank you very much, I got lots of useful information You’re welcome! Ali Nowab says: Really amazing. Keep it up mentors. Thanks a lot all of you. Siobhan MacDonald says: Anna H. Smith says: Great! thanks for sharing this information it’s very educative. These topics will be of much help. Jumoke says: Hello, thanks for sharing tips and topics. I’d like to try these essays but how do I get a e2 ielts tutor to check it out for me? Hi Jumoke! If you sign up for an E2 Language account, you will be able to purchase a private tutorial with one of our teachers. They will be able to check your essay in this session. Tutorials are also included in our Bronze, Silver and Gold packages. You can find all our IELTS packages here: http://www.e2language.com . Please email us, [email protected] if you have any questions! Mohammed Omeruddin says: First of all thanks very much, given topics is very much useful for me, it’s enhance my knowledge n I get the idea about speaking test questions. Thanks for your comment Mohammed! Dr Ramin says: Hi, I couldn’t find the link to download the pdf? Is it available? Tnx Hi there, thank you for reaching out. I don’t think there is a PDF available for this Blog any longer. We are very sorry about this! Thank you for your words! Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * You may use these HTML tags and attributes: This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed . Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content Skip to primary sidebar Skip to footer IELTS Advantage IELTS Preparation Courses IELTS Essay Topics Most people doing IELTS Writing Task 2 get stressed out about which IELTS essay topics they will face. They worry about getting an unfamiliar topic and not having any good ideas or enough vocabulary to complete the task. This article will help you by giving you the most common IELTS essay topics  and showing you how to use these to get higher scores. Why is it important to know the IELTS essay topics? If you are familiar with the most common topics you will have a huge advantage because you will be better at two of the most important things: Thinking of relevant ideas Idea Generation Of all the things people worry about when doing Task 2 , not having enough ideas to complete the essay is normally top of the list. However, you should remember that IELTS is not a test of your knowledge, it is a test of your English. The examiners do not expect you to be an expert on the essay topic, they just want you to show that you can write clearly and persuasively in English. You should also realise that IELTS is a global exam and when the writers of the exam are making the questions, their main concern is writing questions that can be understood by nearly everyone in the world. For example, common IELTS essay topics are education, crime and health. Everyone in the world has an opinion on these everyday topics and you need to understand that the examiners are not looking for the ‘best’ ideas, they are just looking for relevant ideas. Let’s look at an example question on the topic of international aid: Rich countries should help poorer countries when they suffer natural disasters. Do you agree? You don’t have to think of the ‘best’ ideas, you just have to think of two ideas that are relevant to this question. Reasons why rich countries should help are: It is the morally correct thing to do. They have legal obligations under international law. Not helping will result in many deaths and suffering. They have more than enough money to do this. It is in their interests to do so for the peace and security of the world. Some of their own people might be involved in the disaster. Every rich country has a fund for disaster relief within their budget. They might suffer a disaster one day too and need help from the international community. You obviously do not need to think of this many ideas and some of the ideas are better than others, but the point I am trying to make is that there are lots of ‘relevant’ ideas you could think of. Despite this, you will obviously be more confident and be able to think of ideas more quickly if you are familiar with the common topics. Below I will show you how you can use the common IELTS essay topics to learn about the general topics and improve your English at the same time. 25% of your marks come from vocabulary and this is directly linked to IELTS essay topics. One of the main ways the examiner will judge your vocabulary is something called ‘topic-specific vocabulary’. The idea is that someone with a wide-ranging vocabulary should be able to talk about any of the common essay topics easily using words that are specific to that topic. For example, if the question was the same as above, you would be expected to use words like ‘international aid’, ‘wealthy’, ‘developed’, ‘developing’, ‘earthquake’, ‘hurricane’, ‘relief fund’, ‘obligation’, ‘moral’ etc. These are words that you use specifically to talk about the essay topic. You don’t have to use these words, but they would help. Therefore, the more familiar you are with the topic, the more ‘topic-specific’ vocabulary you will know and the higher your score will be. Knowing the most common IELTS essay topics allows you to focus on the most important vocabulary . Below I will show you the most common topics and some of the more important words you should know. Are IELTS essay topics predictable? Yes and no. You will obviously not be able to predict the exact topic that will come up. There are just too many to do this and it would be a very easy test if you knew what the exact topic was going to be. However, there are between 10 common topics that come up more than others. You should focus on these first, especially if you don’t have much time before the test. The most common IELTS essay topics are: Environment International Development Globalisation Public Transport Criminal Justice Youth Crime Government Spending Traditional Culture I think that technology, health, education and the environment are the most important topics and will feature regularly in the future. For more information on the most common topics, please visit my most common topics page . How can I use the most common topics? There are two main ways you can use the most common IELTS essay topics to your advantage. The first is to familiarise yourself with them while practising and improving your English and the second is to focus on topic-specific vocabulary. Common Topic Familiarisation If you are going to do well in the IELTS test you need to be using and exposing yourself to English every day. You should be reading, listening, writing and speaking in English as much as possible. You should make sure that if you are listening to or reading something in English you do it within the common topics. For example, you could listen to a podcast on technology one day and then read a newspaper report about education or health the next day. Most of the questions are on current topics, therefore staying up to date with what is happening in the world will really help you think of ideas. For example, three of the biggest news stories of 2015 were the refugee crisis, terrorism and internet privacy issues. These topics have, unsurprisingly, already appeared on the IELTS writing paper this year. Please check out my 25 online language learning tools for lots of ways you can study within the common topics at home for free. If you really want to get advanced, you could also try making up your own questions based on the news of the day and then give these questions to a study partner. This is something that I do with my classes. They go to a popular news site like the BBC and write a Task 2 question based on one of the stories they were reading about and then they give it to a classmate who does the essay for homework. Vocabulary – Notebook There are two things you can do here: start a vocabulary notebook and focus on key topic-specific vocabulary. As mentioned above, you should be listening to and reading English as much as possible before your test. This will not only improve your listening and reading skills but will, more importantly, expand your vocabulary. When you are reading or listening you will always notice words that you don’t know. Most students simply look these up immediately in the dictionary and then forget about them. I think this is a total waste of time because the words do not stay in your head and you never use them again. A much better thing to do is to start a vocabulary notebook. This is the single most effective way to improve your vocabulary. Follow the steps below: Buy a notebook that you will only use for vocabulary. When you see or hear a new word try to guess the meaning from the context of the sentence or paragraph. This step is very important because it is an essential skill to develop and will help you remember the words. Check the meaning after you have guessed it in the dictionary. Note the new word and the definition in your vocabulary notebook. Pronunciation Review the list of words and test yourself on these words after one week, two weeks, one month and two months. Soon you will have expanded your vocabulary dramatically. You can also do this by using apps like Memrise  to record and review vocabulary. Vocabulary- Topic Specific Words As mentioned above, one of the ways in which the examiner judges your vocabulary is how many topic-specific words you use. Learning these words before the exam for the most common essay topics should help you get a higher vocabulary score. However, one of the worst things you could do is simply learn a list of words and insert them into your essay. This is not how good vocabulary works and the examiners are trained to spot this. Your focus should always be on accuracy i.e. using words correctly. Because of this I advise my students to use the 100% rule. You should never use any word or phrase in IELTS essays if you are not 100% sure about it. By 100% I mean that you are sure about its: Collocations If you are not 100% sure about the things above, then do not use it. If you do, you will probably get it wrong and this will lower your band score. Vocabulary for Three Most Common Topics Below are some keywords and phrases for the three most common IELTS Task 2 essay topics: Word Circles For all of the words above I have made word circles like the one below: These will help you remember them and they are based on the 100% rule I mentioned above. Click these links below to access all of them: About Christopher Pell My name is Christopher Pell and I'm the Managing Director of IELTS Advantage. I started IELTS Advantage as a simple blog to help 16 students in my class. Several years later, I am very humbled that my VIP Course has been able to help thousands of people around the world to score a Band 7+ in their IELTS tests. If you need my help with your IELTS preparation, you can send me an email using the contact us page. 50 Latest difficult IELTS Topics Unlimited Task 1 checks Get all the feedback you need to keep improving your charts and letters. Unlimited Task 2 checks Practice and perfect your skills with essays. Personalized suggestions Know how to boost your score. Detailed mistakes analysis Get instant feedback. Spot every mistake. Topic ideas generator Get topic-specific ideas to enhance your writing. Vocabulary helper Get the right words for any topic. Progress tracking Track your writing improvements. Luyện thi IELTS Luyện thi TOEIC Luyện thi HSK Tiếng Anh Giao Tiếp Luyện đề IELTS Luyện đề TOEIC Luyện đề THPTQG Search blog The ultimate guide to mastering the detailed approach to writing ielts writing task 2: introduction. Writing a captivating IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction is one of the topics that many IELTS test takers are interested in while preparing for the exam. How can you create an effective IELTS Task 2 introduction to impress the examiner during the actual IELTS test? Refer to the article below to fully grasp the art of writing an Introduction for Writing Task 2! I. Structure of the IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction 1. writing the general statement, 2. writing the thesis statement. In writing the introduction for IELTS Writing Task 2, it is important to adopt a mindset of being concise and avoiding excessive elaboration and vague statements. The primary objective of the introduction is to effectively introduce the content of the essay and provide a clear direction for the reader regarding the upcoming discussion. Firstly, it is crucial to understand the components of the introduction. The introduction in Task 2, known as the IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction, consists of two parts: the General Statement and the Thesis Statement. General Statement: This introductory sentence or two serves to introduce the topic of the essay. It should provide enough context to orient the reader and establish the relevance of the chosen subject matter. However, it is important to avoid going into too much detail or introducing specific arguments at this stage. Instead, focus on providing a broad overview that sets the stage for the subsequent discussion. Thesis Statement: Following the general statement, the thesis statement provides a roadmap for both the writer and the reader. It succinctly outlines the main points or arguments that will be addressed in the essay, serving as a preview of the forthcoming analysis. The thesis statement should be clear, concise, and directly relevant to the essay prompt, outlining the writer's stance or position on the topic. For further reference, please consult the following article: How to Write a Topic Sentence in IELTS Writing Task 2! II. How to Write an IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction The topic sentence in IELTS Writing Task 2 introduces the topic of the essay. Since the essay topic is provided in the task's prompt, you can simply paraphrase it to write the General Statement. Task: Some people think that children must be given homework everyday to be successful at school. Others think they should be allowed to enjoy their leisure time after school without homework. Discuss both views and give your opinion. For the given prompt, which presents two contrasting views, you can use the following structure to incorporate both views into the General Statement in the IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction: There is an argument about whether SV Since the prompt discusses two opposing viewpoints but generally focuses on the same subject (in this case, "young children"), this structure allows you to express both ideas in one sentence without repeating the subject. Applying this structure to the prompt, we have the following sentence: ➡ There is an argument about whether young students should be assigned homework on a daily basis or allowed to enjoy their leisure time free of extra work from school. The Thesis Statement serves as a roadmap for both the writer and the reader. In this sentence, when writing the IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction, you have two options: Task: Some people think that children must be given homework every day to be successful at school. Others think they should be allowed to enjoy their leisure time after school without homework. Discuss both views and give your opinion. For prompts that ask for personal opinion (e.g., "Discuss both views and give your opinion") ➡ Express your personal standpoint. A note to consider is that we often write a contrasting sentence to indicate that we acknowledge viewpoint A but still support viewpoint B. The following sentence uses the structure "Although SV, SV" to convey this idea: ➡ Although some may advocate the latter view, I would contend that the practice of accomplishing given homework is highly beneficial to students. For prompts that do not ask for personal opinion (e.g., "Discuss both views") ➡ Simply outline the plan for the essay without expressing a personal opinion ➡ This essay will discuss both sides of the issues before a conclusion is drawn. Hopefully, the insights on writing an IELTS Writing Task 2: Introduction shared by PREP above will be helpful for IELTS test takers. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the knowledge presented in the above section, please leave a comment below the article to receive the most helpful response from PREP. Đăng ký tư vấn lộ trình học Bạn hãy để lại thông tin, Prep sẽ liên hệ tư vấn cho mình ngay nha! Introducing Gurully 3.0 Learn More PTE - Academic AI-Scored Mock Tests To Study And Settle Abroad. PTE - Core AI-Scored Mock Tests For Canadian Immigration Success. IELTS - Academic Computer-Delivered Scored Mock Tests To Study And Settle Abroad. IELTS - General Computer-Delivered Mock Tests For Settling Abroad. 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While general writing is easy, the IELTS Writing section is a science. Here, perfection, accuracy, and context have to be in harmony with each other. No wonder most IELTS aspirants consider IELTS Writing one of the most challenging sections. If you’re also having a tough time facing this exam, refer to IELTS writing practice tricks. Featuring the most viable tips, this post is enlightening for sure. #1 – Master the essay writing skills Whether you take a general IELTS or academic training IELTS exam, essay writing is crucial. Test-takers will be asked to write an essay on a topic in this section. The key to a successful IELTS essay lies in achieving a delicate balance. Your writing must resonate with the provided topic, while seamlessly weaving in elements from the given text (if applicable). This requires a deep understanding of both the prompt and the source material. Additionally, your essay should be free of grammatical errors and typos, as any such mistakes can significantly impact your score. With so many things to perfect, this section is undoubtedly a tough nut to crack for aspirants. So, you need to work on your essay-writing skills. Get familiar with the different essay patterns and critical components of an essay. For instance, an essay must feature an introduction, context, and conclusion. The different phrases or sections should be related to each other. Of course, there shouldn’t be any errors. The use of unique words will undoubtedly increase the weightage of the essay. #2 – Practice as much as you can While consistent practice is essential for success in any exam, it holds paramount importance in IELTS writing. The more you write, the more refined your skills become, ultimately leading to a higher score. Here’s why incorporating IELTS practice test writing into your study routine is the key to effective preparation. Free IELTS mock tests offer an invaluable opportunity to simulate the actual exam experience. These timed tests are designed to mirror the format and question styles used in real IELTS exams, often featuring memory-based questions that have appeared previously. By practicing under these realistic conditions, you learn to manage your time effectively and develop strategies that will translate directly to the test day. Regularly practicing with mock tests fosters a sense of confidence and familiarity with the exam format. As you tackle these practice tests and refine your writing skills, you’ll approach the actual IELTS writing section with a more positive and prepared mindset. This improved confidence can translate into a calmer test-taking experience, ultimately leading to a higher overall performance on the IELTS exam. #3 – Refer to templates but don’t follow them blindly While referencing templates can offer a helpful starting point for understanding the structure of an IELTS essay, relying solely on them can hinder your success. The key lies in striking a balance between utilizing these frameworks and injecting your own unique voice and perspective. This can be considered as cheat code for IELTS writing practice.  Think of essay templates as scaffolding for a building – they provide a foundational structure upon which you can build your unique ideas. Leaning on templates can help you organize your thoughts and ensure you cover all the essential components of an essay. However, remember that a truly impactful essay goes beyond a formulaic template. #4 – Stick to the word limit There is a word limit, and you must stick to it by all means. The first section requires an answer in 150 words, while the second section needs the essay in 250 words. If you don’t want to lose marks, stick to this word limit. When you write fewer words, reduced marks are an obvious thing. But, when you over-write your answer, it creates a negative impact and reduces the creativity of the test-taker. #5 – Don’t underestimate proofreading Perfection may be elusive, but with dedication and practice, you can achieve a level of writing excellence in your IELTS exam. The key to achieving that near-perfect score lies in a crucial step often overlooked – meticulous proofreading. Proofreading allows you to meticulously scan your writing for any potential mistakes. This includes identifying and correcting grammatical errors, typos, and punctuation mishaps. Even minor errors can negatively impact your score, so proofreading provides a vital opportunity to catch these oversights before they reach the examiner’s desk. Proofreading isn’t just about fixing errors; it’s about refining your writing for clarity and conciseness. With a fresh perspective, you can identify awkward phrasing that could be improved or redundant sentences that can be streamlined. Final Words Writing is indeed one of the most challenging aspects of a language, as it demands perfection on multiple fronts. When you want to score a perfect 8 band score in the IELTS Writing section, ensure you know the essay pattern, use the right IELTS Writing mock test, stick to the word limit, and proofread the text before the final submission. Related Posts How to Get a Perfect Overall Score in The CD IELTS Exam? Which English Proficiency Exam To Choose For Australian PR- Expert Opinion CD-IELTS Vs Paper-Based: Learn Everything about How These are Different? 19 comments. 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How do you find and prepare ideas for your IELTS essays and for IELTS Speaking topics? Certainly, both IELTS writing and speaking tests are topic based and require you to have ideas to write about and talk about, but are those ideas marked and how do you prepare properly? Ideas & Knowledge in IELTS Writing Task 2? In IELTS Writing Task 2, you will be marked on Task Response (addressing the task, ideas, developing ideas and relevancy) Coherence & Cohesion (organisation & linking) As you see, the key marking criterion for ideas is Task Response. That is all about your answer and the ideas you use in your answer. It counts for 25% of your writing task 2 marks. For more information & tips, see this page: IELTS Writing Task 1 Marking Criteria & Band Score Tips . Let me explain more about Task Response: Task Response: Your Answer & Ideas This is about answering the question with relevant ideas, which are well-developed and supported. This means the ideas you present are marked. How relevant and developed your ideas are will affect your band score: ideas are relevant, well-extended and supported ideas are extended and support, but may be over-generalised or slightly lacking in focus. ideas are relevant but may not be sufficiently developed and may lack clarity ideas are limited, not developed enough and may contain irrelevant details As you see, the more relevant, focused, detailed and well developed your ideas are, the higher your band score. People who get a low score present ideas that aren’t explained well or connected to the task or that lack focus. Finding Ideas for IELTS Essays Here are some things you should do to improve your band score relating to ideas: Step 1: Have knowledge of common IELTS Writing Task 2 topics. You must know what type of topics you are likely to be given and what the questions are likely to be. You must check if there are any topics that you don’t know much about. If there are topics you don’t know about, learn about them before your test. For example, are you familiar with these topics: factory farming (intensive farming), package foods and preservatives in foods? All these topics are part of the main topic of Food for IELTS essays. See this page for a list of topics and essay questions: 100 IELTS Essay Questions Step 2: You must prepare ideas for as many topics as you can. In the writing test, you only have around 40 mins for writing task 2 so you can’t waste time thinking about ideas – you must have those ideas already in your mind. You can learn ideas for topics from looking at model essays online, but that takes time. To speed up learning ideas for topics, I created an e-book to help you. You can find it in my store: IELTS Essay Topics E-books . This e-book contains ideas for over 150 common essay topics with relevant vocabulary so you can learn ideas for topics. Click here to see a sample: Ebook Ideas for Topics Sample Chapter Step 3: You must be ready to think about how to present those ideas to address the points in your essay. This means you think carefully how to explain those ideas and link them to the task given. This means both ideas and how you present them are important.  Step 4: You must explain those ideas thoroughly in your essay. You can add extra details, further information, more explanation, illustrations, examples and more. You add whatever you need to add to explain the idea fully. This is required for a high score. Step 5: Planning your essay before you start writing is essential. Because you are marked on your ideas, you should spend time to think carefully about which ideas you will use and how you will present them. You should also plan how to explain those ideas fully for a high score. Plan all mains ideas and supporting points, then start writing. Do you get a higher score for interesting ideas in IELTS Essays? This video is an oldie but a goodie. It is still 100% relevant today. Don’t get side tracked thinking ideas need to be juicy. Ideas & Knowledge in IELTS Speaking? In the IELTS Speaking test, you are marked only on your language skills. You are marked on your Fluency, your Grammar, your Vocabulary and your Pronunciation (each one is worth 25% of your marks). Ideas are not marked, but ideas or topic knowledge are still crucial to a high score . Why? To understand, you must look at each part of the test: Ideas in IELTS Part 1 Speaking For part 1, it is common to be asked many questions relating to usually three different topics. This will require you to have ideas for those topics. However, the questions are about your personal life or popular things in your country. This means you don’t really need ideas and knowledge for the topics, but you do need to know all the topics and prepare your opinions, past experiences etc.  Ideas in Part 2 Speaking : For part 2, you’ll be given a topic card (a cue card). You should aim to speak for 2 mins about the topic. Most topics are about your past or your present, such as your favourite book, your favourite place to relax, a childhood friend or a time you were late for something. Yes, you will need ideas but the ideas are more about your personal life (similar to part 1). Occasionally, you might get a more difficult topic such as a museum or a good law. For such topics, you will need vocabulary for those topics and relevant vocabulary. But your ideas are not marked and ideas are still about your own personal thoughts and experiences. Ideas in Speaking Part 3 : This part of the test is different. This part is no longer about your personal experiences. It is about world issues and broader topics such as the environment, communication, skills, education, crime etc. You definitely need ideas and vocabulary to be able to speak about these topics. The questions are similar to writing task 2 essay questions so it’s easy to use ideas from writing task 2 for your speaking part 3. Your ideas and knowledge are not marked – but they are both needed to be able to speak easily in the test. Preparing Ideas for IELTS Speaking Get used to all the past, current and trending topics for IELTS Speaking. The more topics you prepare for the better. I often have lists of trending topics for IELTS Speaking, but those lists are never complete and you must prepare common topics as well. IELTS does not release the topics to the public. Topics are kept confidential and secure for the test. Remember, you only have time to prepare your answer in part 2. For part 1 and part 3, your answers must be immediate, which is why knowledge of topics is crucial. IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topics IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics IELTS Speaking Part 3 Topics your favourites / likes / dislikes your abilities (things you can do or not do) your habits & routines (how often and when you do things) your childhood memories your past experiences as an adult your future hopes and goal popular choices in your country your personal opinions about common topics your personal opinions (based on your knowledge and experience of the world, not your personal life) popular opinions in your country  evaluations – deciding the pros and cons of something – deciding if something is a good idea or not comparing the past with the present such as “do people holiday differently today than in the past”. Think about all the ways your country has changed over the last few decades for all topics. predicting future trends such as “how will people holiday in the future?” comparisons between age groups and categories (such as the difference between independent travel and package holidays) RECOMMENDED FOR YOU ALL MODEL ESSAYS & TIPS FOR IELTS WRITING TASK 2 ALL MODEL ANSWERS, TIPS AND TOPICS FOR IELTS SPEAKING FREE SUBSCRIBE Subscribe to get new lessons & tips by email. Email Address Subscribe I had problems with my speaking score. Now I understand. I thought ideas were important in speaking test for high score. I love your website. Hope your health improving. This is a common misconception in the IELTS test. It’s important to know the difference between the marking and role of ideas for IELTS writing and IELTS speaking. Very detailed. The information about ideas and band scores is very useful. Thanks Liz I’m glad it was helpful 🙂 Speak Your Mind Cancel reply Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Click Below to Learn: IELTS Test Information Writing Task 1 Writing Task 2 Copyright Notice Copyright © Elizabeth Ferguson, 2014 – 2024 All rights reserved. Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Click here:  Privacy Policy  Click here: Disclaimer Return to top of page Copyright © 2024 · Prose on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in 148 IMAGES IELTS Writing Task 2: Essay Structure IELTS Sample Essay Topics 2020 Band 9 IELTS Sample Essay Topics 2020 Band 9 list-of-common-ielts-writing-topics Most Common IELTS Task 2 Topics (In 2024) Essay ielts COMMENTS 50+ Recent IELTS Writing Topics with Answers: Essays & Letters Therefore, let us have a look at the compilation of IELTS writing topics with answers for different IELTS Writing Task 2 sample essays based on the common common IELTS Writing topics 2024. Business, Work & Talent. Work-related topics often cover issues such as work-life balance, the gig economy, and the impact of automation on employment. Latest IELTS Writing Topics August & September 2024 with answers Learn the latest IELTS writing topics for March and April 2024 with answers and tips. Improve your writing skills and get a high band score. 100 IELTS Essay Questions 100 IELTS Essay Questions Below are practice IELTS essay questions and topics for writing task 2. The 100 essay questions have been used many times over the years. The questions are organised under common topics and essay types. IELTS often use the similar topics for their essays but change the wording of the essay question. IELTS Essay Topics with Model Answers Writing Task 2 Sample IELTS Writing Task 2 ( also known as IELTS Essay Writing) is the second task of your IELTS Writing test. Here, you will be presented with an essay topic and you will be scored based on your ability to respond to the topic. 100 IELTS Essay Topics for IELTS Writing Here are 100 IELTS essay topics for writing curated by an ex-examiner and university test creator to ensure you can practice with questions that are as authentic as possible (once you have finished all of the Cambridge 1 - 13 books!) 20 Common Essay Topics for IELTS Writing Task 2 Below is a list of the 20 most common IELTS essay topics that appear in writing task 2 with subtopics. Although the essay questions change, the subject of the essays often remains the same. Each topic is divided into subtopics which you should prepare. 50 Latest Essay IELTS Topics IELTS Essay Task 1: Recycled Bottles into Clothes Process The diagram details the process of making clothes from plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write on this topic. 100 Band 7, 8 + 9 IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay Samples In this blog post, we have compiled a list of 100 Band 7, 8, and 9 IELTS Writing Task 2 essay samples to help you improve your writing skills and boost your chances of achieving a high score on the exam. These sample essays cover a wide range of topics, from education and technology to health and environment, and are a valuable resource for ... Recent Writing Task 2 Essay Topics for IELTS 2024 Are you preparing for the IELTS Writing exam? If so, you need to be familiar with the recent IELTS Writing Task 2 essay topics for IELTS, which will prepare you for the IELTS exam. 40 IELTS writing topics for practicing Task 1 & 2 The list is a mix of academic writing topics for IELTS writing task 2 and task 1. Once you finish writing your essay, you can use my AI IELTS essay grader tool to see your estimated band score and get feedback you can use to improve your writing quality. The Most Common IELTS Writing Topics (with Sample Answers!) IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Answer Essay: Crime & Technology The most common solution for criminal behaviour is prison but many believe education is a better method. 30 Common IELTS Writing Topics The best way of preparing for IELTS is to learn about different topics. In this article, I will show you the most common IELTS writing topics. Latest IELTS Writing Topics Latest IELTS Writing Topics These are the latest IELTS writing topics. If you have taken the IELTS test recently, then you can post your question for other students to look at. Looking at recent IELTS essay questions can help other students prepare for the test. IELTS writing topics and answers Full list of IELTS topics, ideas and answers for task 2 questions. All IELTS topics covered with essay plans and sample answers. 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