Ielts writing Task 2: ways to prepare

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

I think you'll agree that this is a tricky question. My advice would be to spend about 10 minutes planning. Follow these steps before you start writing:

1. 
   Take a couple of minutes to read and understand the question.
   
2. 
   Decide what each of your 4 paragraphs should contain.
   
3. 
   Spend around 6 minutes noting down ideas for the two points of view.
   

Click here to download an essay plan template that I use with my students.

IELTS Writing Task 2: both sides or one side?



Can you see the difference between the two questions below?

A) Explain the positives and negatives of this development.

B) Is this a positive or negative development?

and these two questions:

A) What are the advantages and disadvantages?

B) Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?