IELTS Writing Task 2 | Opinion Essays EXPLAINED!

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Do you have a strategy for Task 2 Opinion questions?

Many people reading this believe their essays should contain dozens of complex sentences, ‘complicated’ vocabulary, and challenging ideas...

But this is NOT true!

In this special video, I’ll show you how to improve your IELTS opinion essays by keeping it simple.

Watch it now to learn how to:

- Understand the Task 2 question (0:43)
- Establish the general topic (3:56)
- Identify the specific topic and main keywords (4:45)
- Establish the Task 2 question type (6:14)
- Generate relevant ideas (7:13)
- Plan the bulk of your essay (13:46)
- Write main body paragraphs (31:29)
- Conclude your essay (42:15)

By the very end, you’ll understand exactly what you must do to produce a strong essay on the day of your exam. I hope you make the most of it!

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What to expect in IELTS Writing Task 2:

🖋️ You must write an essay in response to a question.

📋 It is important that you write 250 words or more.

⌛ You should spend around 40 minutes on this section of the IELTS test.

📝 Task 2 is worth 2/3 of your total mark for IELTS Writing.

🗝️ The key to doing well is knowing exactly what the examiners want and giving it to them.

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How you will be assessed in IELTS Writing Task 2:

✔️ Task Achievement (25%)
✔️ Coherence and Cohesion (25%)
✔️ Lexical Resource (25%)
✔️ Grammatical Range and Accuracy (25%)

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Your questions answered:

❓ How can I get feedback on my essays?

❓ Should I use personal pronouns in my essay?
📚 You should try to avoid using these, but it is fine to use them when giving your personal opinion.

❓Will using lots of idioms and phrasal verbs boost my score?
📚 No! You should not use idioms in Writing Task 2.

❓ Is it possible for me to score a Band 8?
📚 Yes! However, the average IELTS score is 5.5, so you need to get the right support and feedback in order to score a Band 8.

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Thanks!

Chris

[blonyynka]

So the conclusion that I’ve made after this video : have a very clear understandable structure and 2-3 main ideas. Avoid filler “background” sentences because they can be confusing to the examiner. If the sentence doesn’t backup your answer- it is unnecessary

[arpitaghosh]

Hi Chris ! A big thank you for the guidance provided for the writing test. I watched your video a day before my exam and I was able to score a 8 in writing and a 9 in listening thanks to your tips ! They were of great use..Gave me the right direction ! God bless 🙌

[oyelajaolubunmi]

This is very simple to understand. I wish I could get a lecture like this on discussion essays.

[cesarnoyoutube]

Say thank you to Silvana for allowing to share her lessons with us. I hope she has been able to achieve her desired IELTS score.

[niralipatel]

MBP1: Topic sentence: Unsafe

Explanation: teenagers are not mature enough and they are not able to keep themselves safe from an unfortunate circumstances. Therefore, easily get harmed by criminals.

Example: In India, the number of thief has increased who often make target of teenagers who usually roaming on the street and attempted crime.

[shanepunjab]

Today I got my result with writing 7, thank you Cris, i followed your writing tips.

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[JY]

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[keyjvsprtnz]

Sir i think the introduction does not match exactly the main thought of the given statement. From what i understand is that the curfew is being implemented by the US govt, not mainly by the parents.

[mawahmarinmarts]

Thanks alot Mr.Chris.
How do you deal with the questions of ;
what are your views??
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Discuss both views and give your opinion?
I will be greatful for your help and clarity

[dorrismhombera]

thank you Sir, writing an essay has been so difficult for me but with your lessons am getting there thank you so much

[marziyajorayeva]

Mbp1:dangerous - The one reason for restriction on teenagers at night time without adult companion is that streets might be dangerous at this time.

Explanation : Because, in western world night life is regarded as time that everyone can do what they want, irrespective of level of being dangerous not only for themselves but also for others. Teenagers may easily be participant or witness of some kind of irresponsible affairs that can be life-threatening.

Example: A recent research found that more than 70% of movements consciously or unconsciously done by people at night time is very dangerous for alone pedestrians whose age is 15-19.

[Lifestyle_Lounge]

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[RachayitaAgrawal]

Thank you so much for the perfect structure and most helpful video. I had been googling for how should I start with the essay because all I could find was strategies. God Bless!

[abdurashidtukhtabaev]

Thank you Chris, it was an excellent writing explanation!!

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[DeyanetSalamzade]

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[ramk]

Sir, i have a doubt, by looking at the qs, how can we imply that these restrictions are imposed by parents. At the first glance, it seems as if these curbs are put in by the admin in certain parts of US. I think i got it wrong at the first sight.