The Challenge IELTS Students Face Many of my IELTS students struggle with two key questions: This guide will show you exactly what to do with clear examples and explanations. Understanding the Question Type Let’s examine this sample question: “Nowadays governments are investing more in public transport such as buses and trains rather than in building…
The advancement of medical science has significantly extended human lifespans by enabling earlier disease detection and treatment. While this trend presents certain economic challenges, its benefits for families and society ultimately outweigh the drawbacks. The primary concerns regarding increased longevity are financial. As life expectancy rises, pension systems face mounting pressure since retirees draw benefits for…
Should Mobile Phones Be Banned in Public Places Like Smoking? Some argue that mobile phone use in public is as antisocial as smoking and should be similarly restricted. While I agree that phones can be disruptive, banning them entirely is unnecessary. Instead, reasonable regulations should be enforced to balance convenience and public etiquette. On the…
One of the key skills in Writing Task 2 is transforming your plan into well-structured, cohesive paragraphs. Today, let’s practice this essential step using a sample paragraph plan. Paragraph Plan: Now, let’s turn this plan into a fully developed paragraph: Full Paragraph: The decline of high street shops can largely be attributed to the increasing…
Paraphrasing involves expressing the same idea using different words or structures, a skill crucial for understanding and answering questions that rephrase information from reading passages. The episode provides examples to illustrate effective paraphrasing. For instance, a passage might state: “The unprecedented rate of global temperature increase has led to a cascade of environmental repercussions, including…
⇨ You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. A lot of places in the world rely on tourism as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks? ⇨Give reasons for your answer…
⇨ You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 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 views and give your opinion. ⇨Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your knowledge or…
Writing Task 2 ⇨ You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. Governments could better spend this money on other things to benefit the nation. To what extent do you agree or disagree? ⇨Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your…
Here are four ‘rules’ to follow when writing an introduction for a task 2 essay:
The first sentence of a main body paragraph is often called the ‘topic sentence’. When it comes to writing essays for exams like the IELTS, every sentence counts. But perhaps none are as critical as the topic sentence, particularly in the main body paragraphs. Understanding why topic sentences are important can significantly boost your essay’s…