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IELTS Writing Task 2 is worth 66% of your Writing band score. A band 7+ in Task 2 can significantly boost your overall IELTS score. Here are Dr. Shruti Mehta's top strategies.
Before writing a single word, identify the question type: Opinion, Discussion, Advantages/Disadvantages, Problem/Solution, or Two-part question. Each requires a different essay structure. Misidentifying the question is the #1 mistake students make.
Opinion essays: State your position clearly in the introduction. Don't sit on the fence.
Discussion essays: Present both sides, then give your personal view.
Problem/Solution: Identify 2 problems + 2 realistic solutions with examples.
The safest IELTS Task 2 structure is 4 paragraphs:
Para 1 — Introduction: Paraphrase the topic + thesis statement (your overall answer)
Para 2 — Main Idea 1: Topic sentence + explanation + example
Para 3 — Main Idea 2: Topic sentence + explanation + example
Para 4 — Conclusion: Restate your position + summary — no new ideas
Never write fewer than 4 paragraphs. Target 270–300 words.
IELTS examiners penalise students who copy the question word-for-word. Use synonyms and change the sentence structure.
Question: "In many countries, more and more people are choosing to live alone nowadays. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?"
Poor intro (copied): "In many countries, more and more people are choosing to live alone nowadays..."
Good intro (paraphrased): "The trend of individuals opting for solitary living has become increasingly prevalent across various nations. This essay will examine the reasons behind this shift and argue that it is primarily a negative development."
Examiners want developed ideas with support, not vague generalisations.
Weak: "Technology is good for education because students can learn more."
Strong: "Digital technology has transformed education by enabling personalised learning. For example, platforms such as Khan Academy and Coursera allow students in remote areas of India to access world-class university content at no cost, which was previously impossible."
You do NOT need real statistics — credible-sounding examples with sufficient detail earn the marks.
Coherence & Cohesion is 25% of your mark. Use linking words naturally:
To add ideas: Furthermore, In addition, Moreover
To contrast: However, Nevertheless, On the other hand
To give examples: For instance, For example, Such as
To conclude: In conclusion, To summarise, Overall
Common mistake: Starting every sentence with "Furthermore" or "Moreover" — this looks mechanical and lowers your Coherence score. Vary the connectors and ensure they logically fit.
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