Simon’s ielts writing task 2

CORRECT ANSWERS FROM SIMON:
1. extinction 
2. compelling 
3. side 
4. habitats 
5. stabilise 
6. balance 
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015 
IELTS Writing Task 2: the confidence to be 'simple' 
For many of the students I've taught, a breakthrough (or big improvement) came when they found the 
confidence to write in a more 'simple' way. 

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When you stop worrying about whether you need to include passives, conditionals or 'difficult 
academic words' in your essays, you are free to focus on answering the question and explaining your 
ideas coherently. It takes confidence to change your approach and to believe that the 'simple' way will 
work. 
Note: 
Remember that 'simple' is not the same thing as 'easy'! 
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Wednesday, February 04, 2015 
IELTS Writing Task 2: essay 'skeleton' 
For me, the skeleton (or framework or basic structure) of a task 2 essay is: 
- the introduction 
- topic sentences for main paragraphs 
- and the conclusion 
Look at this essay 'skeleton' for example: 
.......... 
People have different views about whether parents or schools should bear the responsibility for 
helping children to become good citizens. In my view, this responsibility should be shared.
On the one hand, parents certainly have a vital role to play in the upbringing of their children.
On the other hand, school teachers may contribute almost as much as parents to the development of 
a child.
In conclusion, both parents and schools should work together to ensure that young people become 
polite and productive members of society.
.......... 
Can you see how the 'skeleton' communicates my overall answer very clearly? The only thing missing 
is the detail in paragraphs 2 and 3. 
Have a look at an essay that you have written. How clearly does the skeleton communicate your 
message?