IELTS Writing Task 2 | 3 Simple Techniques That Make Writing Easier HD

Learn how to write the perfect IELTS Writing Task 2 introduction, main body paragraphs and conclusion on my free 5 Day Writing Challenge here: https://bit.ly/2ZtqZKa?el=youtubedesc Or you can visit my website for more free help with your IELTS preparation: https://www.ieltsadvantage.com/writing-task-2/?el=youtubedesc *** Many IELTS students think that Writing Task 2 is the most complicated part of the exam. But the truth is… Most people don’t know how SIMPLE it really can be! In this special video, I’ll take you through my hometown in Northern Ireland where I’ll show you how easy it can be to generate ideas and answer this question: “Many people like to go on holiday abroad, while others believe it is better to visit places within their own country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.” Throughout this video and my walk through the woods , I’ll teach you how to: Fully understand any Task 2 question Come up with ideas quickly and easily Develop your ideas into main body paragraphs At the very end, I’ll show you how to apply what you’ve learned so you can write main body paragraphs that could help you score a Band 7, 8 or 9 in IELTS Writing Task 2! Make sure to complete the task at the end of the lesson and post it in the comments below Looking forward to reading your responses! Chris *** Here’s the question I answer in the video: “Many people like to go on holiday abroad, while others believe it is better to visit places within their own country. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.” *** 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. *** 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%) *** Your questions answered: ❓ 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 work EXTRA hard to get a Band 8. ❓ How many paragraphs should I write? Four. Most IELTS Writing Task 2 essays follow the same basic four paragraph structure: Introduction - Main Body Paragraph 1 - Main Body Paragraph 2 - Conclusion ❓ Will I lose marks if I don’t write enough words? Yes. If you don’t write at least 250 words, you will lose marks in ‘Task Achievement’ for not answering the question fully:( *** More help: IELTS Writing Task 1: