{"id":7957,"date":"2023-04-03T17:00:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T11:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=7957"},"modified":"2023-04-04T09:34:53","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T04:04:53","slug":"types-of-ielts-writing-task-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Different Types Of IELTS Writing Task 2 Essays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nowadays, most people want to migrate abroad to an English-speaking nation to work or study.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fulfill this dream, they must prove their English language proficiency. There are numerous tests in the market to prove English proficiency, but the <strong>IELTS <\/strong>is the most chosen exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve a good score in the IELTS exam, it is important to do well in the writing section. This is the most challenging section of the IELTS exam and requires proper guidance. So here, in this blog, I will explain the types of IELTS writing task 2 essays. Because if you can not differentiate different essay types in the IELTS exam, then it may be hard for you to score well in IELTS writing. Let\u2019s start by understanding the IELTS exam!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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Task 2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#agree-or-disagree\" title=\"Agree or disagree\">Agree or disagree<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#opinion\" title=\"Opinion\">Opinion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#discuss-both-views\" title=\"Discuss both views\">Discuss both views<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#advantages-and-disadvantages\" title=\"Advantages and disadvantages\">Advantages and disadvantages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#problems-or-solutions\" title=\"Problems or Solutions&nbsp;\">Problems or Solutions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#positive-or-negative-development\" title=\"Positive or Negative development\">Positive or Negative development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#direct-essay\" title=\"Direct essay\">Direct essay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#faqs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#which-is-harder-ielts-academic-or-general\" title=\"Which is harder IELTS Academic or general?\">Which is harder IELTS Academic or general?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\/#which-is-the-toughest-section-in-ielts\" title=\"Which is the toughest section in IELTS?\">Which is the toughest section in IELTS?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-ielts\"><\/span>What Is IELTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IELTS is an English language proficiency test that measures proficiency in 4 different modules;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam is conducted by IDP and accepted worldwide in more than 11000 educational institutes and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The IELTS exam is of two types one for Academic purposes (IELTS Academic) and one for immigration or PR purposes (IELTS General Training). The types of IELTS writing task 2 essays are the same for both exams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see the IELTS exam structure and the question types in different IELTS modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Module<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question Types<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Listening<\/td><td>40 minutes<\/td><td>Multiple choice<br>Matching information<br>Plan, map, diagram labeling<br>Form, note, table, flow-chart, summary completion<br>Sentence completion<br>Short-answer questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reading<\/td><td>1-hour<\/td><td>Multiple choice<br>Identifying information<br>Identifying the writer\u2019s views\/claims<br>Matching headings<br>Matching features<br>Matching sentence endings<br>Sentence completion<br>Summary, note, table, flow-chart completion<br>Diagram label completion<br>Short-answer questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Writing<\/td><td>1-hour<\/td><td><strong>IELTS Academic Task 1<\/strong><strong>Bar Chart<\/strong><br>Table-Chart<br>Multiple Graphs<br>Map<br>Pie Chart<br>Process Diagram<br>Line Graph<br><strong>IELTS General Task 1<\/strong><br>Formal letter<br>Informal letter<br>Semi-formal letter<br><strong>IELTS Academic &amp; General Task 2<\/strong><br>Agree or disagree<br>Opinion<br>Advantages and disadvantages<br>Direct essay<br>Cause\/solution essay<br>Positive or Negative development essay<br>Discuss both views<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speaking<\/td><td>10 &#8211; 14 minutes<\/td><td><strong>Part 1 \u2013 <\/strong>Introductive question<br><strong>Part 2 \u2013 <\/strong>Cue card<br><strong>Part 3 \u2013<\/strong> Follow-up<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our other blog to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-ielts-writing-task-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Improve IELTS Writing Task 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-ielts-writing-task-2\"><\/span>Types Of IELTS Writing Task 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As I have mentioned above, the IELTS exam has 7 different types of writing tasks 2 essays;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agree or disagree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opinion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss both views&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advantages and disadvantages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem or Solution&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positive or Negative development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct essay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"agree-or-disagree\"><\/span>Agree or disagree<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first and most common IELTS writing task 2 students face in the exam. In this essay type, the examiner will give you a statement and ask whether you agree or disagree with the given statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In agree or disagree, there are two types of questions;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Partial agree or disagree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The examiner will ask you to what extent you agree or disagree with the statement. In your answer, you can partially agree or disagree with the given statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to have a huge salary rather than job satisfaction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give relevant examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fully agree or disagree<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The examiner will ask whether you agree or disagree with the statement. In your answer, you must agree or disagree with the statement. You can\u2019t partially agree or disagree with the statement in this type of question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reading books, people can develop more language skills and imagination than by watching TV. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give relevant examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"opinion\"><\/span>Opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In an opinion essay, the examiner will give you a statement and will ask you to give your opinion about the statement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people believe that more money should be spent on saving endangered species, and others believe it is only a waste of time and money. Give your opinion with a suitable example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"discuss-both-views\"><\/span>Discuss both views<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this, the examiner will give you two different points of view about a single statement and ask you to discuss both views and sometimes the examiner can also ask for your opinion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of all these types of IELTS writing task 2 essays, this essay type is considered the most difficult to write. This is the most difficult because you have to think of ideas related to both views and keep in mind that you are not contradicting your idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people think it is important to exercise for good health, while others believe a balanced diet is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-writing-task-2-pdf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS Writing Task 2 PDF<\/a> with sample answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages-and-disadvantages\"><\/span>Advantages and disadvantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be clear from the name that the examiner will ask you the advantages and disadvantages of a trend in this type of question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many old people are not looked after by their children instead, they are put in nursing homes or care homes. What are this trend&#8217;s advantages (benefits) and disadvantages (drawbacks)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"problems-or-solutions\"><\/span>Problems or Solutions&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In problems and solutions essays, the examiner will ask you about the problems that a trend can make and some solutions for those problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain the problems generated due to overpopulation in urban areas and give some solutions to solve those problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"positive-or-negative-development\"><\/span>Positive or Negative development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this essay type, the examiner will give you a statement or talk about the latest trend and ask whether it is positive or negative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many countries are turning farmlands and parks into residential or <a href=\"https:\/\/simple.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Commercial_building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">commercial buildings<\/a>. Is it a positive development or a negative one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our other blog for the recent <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/academic-ielts-writing-task-2-topics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic IELTS Writing Task 2 Topics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"direct-essay\"><\/span>Direct essay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the last and one of the simplest types of IELTS writing task 2 essays. In this, the examiner will give you one or two direct questions you must answer according to your knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Different companies use different methods or ways to promote their products. What are those methods, and which is the best and most effective?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, I have explained the types of IELTS writing task 2 essays. There are 7 different types of task 2 essays in IELTS writing, and you must prepare for all these essays for the best result because you don\u2019t know what kind of essay you will face in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this blog has cleared all your queries about the types of IELTS writing task 2, and if you need any IELTS or studying abroad guidance, you must <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our experts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like this content and want to read more interesting and informative content, keep visiting CourseMentor\u2122 daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680520541572\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-is-harder-ielts-academic-or-general\"><\/span>Which is harder IELTS Academic or general?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The IELTS exam&#8217;s academic version is much harder than the general training. This is because the IELTS academic is for students who want to study in an English-speaking nation, and general training is only for PR or work permits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1680520564293\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-is-the-toughest-section-in-ielts\"><\/span>Which is the toughest section in IELTS?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The writing section of the exam is considered the toughest; most students fail to get the desired score in this section of the IELTS exam.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, most people want to migrate abroad to an English-speaking nation to work or study.&nbsp; To fulfill this dream, they must prove their English language proficiency. 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