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6 common errors when writing an introduction to IELTS Task 2
When writing an introduction to your Task 2 essay, there are a number of points you need to include (take ...
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Analysing IELTS Task 2 writing questions
Before you can being preparing your answer to a Task 2 topic, you need to be sure you have fully ...
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Avoiding pronouns in Task 2 writing
As you probably know, it is important to write formally in Task 2, using an academic writing style (even in ...
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Common errors in IELTS writing – ‘government’
Using the correct words in your IELTS test can make the difference between succeeding and having to resit the test, ...
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Getting ideas for IELTS Task 2
With only 40 minutes to read the question, get ideas, plan your essay, write the essay and then proofread your ...
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Giving examples in Task 2 IELTS writing
In Task 2 writing, you are required to give examples to support and develop your point of view. Here are ...
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IELTS Task 2 avoiding emotional language
A common error in the IELTS test is not writing in a formal, academic manner for Task 2. In this ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 001
All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You should spend about 40 minutes on this ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 002
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 003
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 004
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 008
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 8 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 009
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 9 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 010
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 10 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 011
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 11 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 012
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 12 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 013
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 13 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 014
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 14 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 015
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 15 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 016
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 16 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 017
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 17 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 018
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 18 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 019
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 19 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 020
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 20 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 021
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 21 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 022
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 22 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 023
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 23 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 024
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 24 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 025
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 25 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 026
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 26 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 027
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 27 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 028
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 28 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 029
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 29 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 030
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 30 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 031
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 31 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 032
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 32 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 042
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 42 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 043
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 43 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 044
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 44 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 045
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 45 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 046
IELTS Task 2 Writing model answer 46 All of the model answers on this site are guaranteed band 9 You ...
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IELTS Task 2 Writing more academically
To write a good Task 2 essay for IELTS, you need to know how to write more formally and to ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 5 Essay 1
Band score: approximately 5.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below has been rated purely based on the public IELTS descriptors ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 5 Essay 2
Band score: approximately 5.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below has been rated purely based on the public IELTS descriptors ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 6 Essay 1
Band score: approximately 6.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below has been rated purely based on the public IELTS descriptors ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 6 Essay 2
Band score: approximately 6.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below has been rated purely based on the public IELTS descriptors ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 6 Essay 3
IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 6 Essay 3 Band score: approximately 6.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 7 Essay 1
Band score: approximately 7.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below has been rated purely based on the public IELTS descriptors ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 7 Essay 2
Band score: approximately 7.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below has been rated purely based on the public IELTS descriptors ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 7 Essay 3
IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 7 Essay 3 Band score: approximately 7.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 8 Essay 1
IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 8 Essay 1 Band score: approximately 8.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 8 Essay 2
IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 8 Essay 2 Band score: approximately 8.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below ...
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IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 8 Essay 3
IELTS Task 2 writing sample answer Band 8 Essay 3 Band score: approximately 8.0 Task: Task 2 The answer below ...
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Linking words for IELTS writing
So, yet and because are three basic examples of linking words - words which allow you to put together ideas ...
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Paraphrasing in IELTS
Being able to paraphrase (express the same meaning using different words) is a very useful skill for the IELTS writing ...
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Phrases to use and phrases to avoid in Task 2 IELTS writing
There are a number of IELTS preparation institutions that will teach you set phrases to use in IELTS writing test ...
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Planning Task 2
After you have analysed the question and brainstormed some ideas, your next step is to plan your answer. For the ...
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Preparing the Task 2 answer Seven tips
Here are the 7 steps you should take to plan your answer for IELTS writing Task 2. To illustrate the ...
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Supporting and opposing the topic in Task 2
With many IELTS Task 2 writing topics, you are asked to give your opinion on a subject. A common mistake ...
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Task 2 IELTS writing – the basics
Before you begin this lesson, you will need to know the meaning of the words below as they are part ...
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Task 2 IELTS writing – the basics Page 2
Before starting this lesson, make sure you've seen page 1. On the previous page, you answered some questions about Task ...
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Task 2 IELTS writing – the basics Page 3
Before starting this lesson, make sure you've seen page 1 and page 2. In the final page in this lesson, ...
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The four types of IELTS Task 2 essay
There are four IELTS Task 2 types in the writing test (Academic Module and General Training), and it is important ...
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Using the correct register in the IELTS test
'Register' is the level of language and sentence structure that you use in your IELTS writing. There is a significant ...
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What to do if you don’t understand Task 2
As you may already know or have read about on our site, we recommend starting with Task 2 in the ...
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Writing a conclusion to a Task 2 essay
In Task II, your concluding sentence should summarise your argument as presented in the essay, but ideally should also end ...
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Writing about cause and effect in IELTS
In the IELTS writing test, thinking of cause and effect allows you to extend your ideas and justify your opinions ...
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Writing an introduction for Task 2 IELTS
Writing an introduction for Task 2 IELTS In Task 2, the first paragraph of your essay, the introduction, is very ...
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Writing good body paragraphs for IELTS Task 2
Writing good body paragraphs for IELTS Task 2 In Task II, your essay should be composed of three distinct sections: ...
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Writing good topic sentences for IELTS
To write in a clear and logical way, the first sentence of your paragraph should define what the rest of ...
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