IELTS Essay Writing Essentials

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to IELTS writing tasks, focusing on task 2. It covers time management, essay structure, and types of essays such as agree/disagree, two views, advantage/disadvantage, and problem/solution. The instructor explains how to write effective introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions, emphasizing the importance of clear opinions and supporting arguments. Scoring criteria are discussed, highlighting task achievement, cohesive devices, vocabulary, and grammar. Sample essays are analyzed to illustrate key points.

How much time is allocated for Task 2 in the IELTS writing exam?

• 20 minutes

• 50 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

What is the minimum word count for Task 2 in the IELTS writing exam?

• 300 words

• 200 words

• 150 words

• 250 words

Which type of essay requires you to agree or disagree with a statement?

• Advantage-disadvantage

• Two-view

• Problem-solution

• Agree-disagree

What is the recommended number of paragraphs for an IELTS essay?

• 5-6

• 4-5

• 2-3

• 3-4

What should be included in the introduction of an IELTS essay?

• Background statement, paraphrasing, opinion

• Examples, opinion, conclusion

• Introduction, body, conclusion

• Thesis, arguments, examples

How should advantages and disadvantages be presented in an essay?

• In one paragraph

• In the introduction

• In separate paragraphs

• In the conclusion

What percentage of your IELTS writing score is based on task achievement?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

In the example essay, what is emphasized as important for parents and children?

• Open communication

• Strict rules

• Career guidance

• Financial support

What is the focus of a two-view essay?

• Solving a problem

• Agreeing with a statement

• Discussing two perspectives

• Listing advantages and disadvantages