Free IDP Webinar #9: IELTS Writing Task 2 Masterclass

In this masterclass, IELTS expert Don Oliver shares everything you need to know about Writing Task 2 for both IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic.

As always, we finish with a 15-minute Q&A from test takers in the webinar, so make sure to stay tuned in for some answers from our expert.

0:00 Introduction

9:38 Assessment Criteria

23:28 - Lexical Resource

27:12 - Grammatical Range & Accuracy

28:21 - Writing task 2

41:16 - Common Mistakes

46:07 - Questions

48:28 - Is there a word limit in Writing Task 2?

49:24 - How do I score a Band 8 or above?

50:08 - How do you best answer a question that asks us if we agree or not?

50:55 - Is it possible to get a Band 8 without using uncommon words?

51:35 - What is the maximum/minimum number of sentences I must use in a paragraph?

52:52 - Can I write my answers in capital letters?

53:50 - Do we get a rough sheet to write down notes during the Writing test?

54:08 - How can I learn/improve prepositions?

55:37 - What is the difference between agree and disagree?

57:13 - What are some do's and don'ts for the Writing task?

59:11 - Will I be judged if I have a negative opinion?

[libinmb]

, even with these criterias, many are not able to score atleast 6.5 .some say it's the examiners problem, others say it is the student.
What are your opinions on this?

[jessydugad]

Thank you so much sir for the useful information 🙏

[gursangpreetkaur]

One of the best session till today. Thank You Sir. It's an honor to attend your class.

[Sekhon-ekam]

In agree or disagree esssay, is it essential to write both aspects even if i am only agree?

[Sekhon-ekam]

I want to know is this structure correct??
Intro
Bp1... explanation and example and again explanation
Same in BP2
And conclusion

[riitveegarg]

In all of the band 9 samples there are statistical examples present to support the argument, how does one prepare for that? If we add such content does it increase the chances of getting a 9 or 8.5?

[aldosimonetti]

So, if I had to summarize what the examiners want (according to the band descriptors) is:
-a variety of complex sentences
-a variety of verb tenses (especially the complex ones?)
-a variety of passive forms
-a variety of modals
-a range of comparative forms
-a range of linking words
Basically, it's all about "variety "(range) of all the above structures (without being obsessed with "complex" or "simple" grammar).Am I wrong?

[solomonjulius]

Please in writing task 1, (Dear Sir or Madam) can only Dear Sir be written to ignore Madam?

[johngordon]

If I am a member of IDP Education Australia and attending IELTS test centre do I need to apply for British Council membership, Why ?

[Shrutigarg]

Thanks for the video really helpful. I have a doubt while starting task 2 some people say that start from just paraphrasing don't initiate with these lines is it correct or we need to start with the lines mentioned in the video. It will be great help if you can revert back. Thank you. I am practicing i have to get band 8 atleast.

[raynakings]

What if I don’t know anything about the task 2 question

[karanrandhawa]

Hlo sir i face problem to make sentence structure so what i can do

[pradippaudel]

Hey don.. If I write simple and compound sentences and sometimes use complex ones...can I get 6 or not.After watching that 6 band video my confidence boost up..Hope I get 6 band❤ Only 14 days left for my exam can I crack it or not I am confused and getting lose confidence 😭

[jinga_lala]

women speaking strine which makes ielts listening little difficult...

[ajithrajesh]

Please provide chapter divisions/time stamps for such long lectures. It's common sense when you upload videos