IELTS WRITING TASK TWO
● What is IELTS writing task 2? For writing task 2, you must write an essay which is over
250 words and you have around 40 minutes to do this. IELTS will provide you with the
essay question.
● How long does writing task 2 take? It is recommended to take 40 minutes to plan and
write your essay.
● Can I spend more than 40 minutes on the essay? You can decide the length of time
to spend on your essay,
but I wouldn’t recommend spending more than 40 minutes on it.
● What’s the difference between GT and academic task 2? There is little difference.
Both the GT writing task 2 and the academic writing task 2 are essays which have
similar topics, the same format, and techniques. The only difference is the GT essay
question is slightly harder than the academic test.
● How much is writing task 2 worth? It is worth double the marks of writing task 1. So,
make sure you give yourself the full 40 minutes to write your essay.
● What kind of essays are there in writing task 2?
There are a number of different essay types:
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Opinion essays
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Discussion essays
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Advantage/disadvantage essays
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Solution essays
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Direct question essays
● How is writing task 2 scored? It is marked by an examiner who will assess you on 4
criteria: Task response, coherence and cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar. Each
criterion is equal and worth 25%.
● Do I need to give my opinion in the essay? Only give your opinion if the instructions
ask for your opinion. For example, do you agree or disagree? This is clearly asking for
your opinion. Don’t give your opinion if it doesn’t ask for it. Read the instructions
carefully.
● How long should my essay be? You must write over 250 words but there is no upper
limit.
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