IELTS Writing Task 2: A Blueprint

Spend 5 minutes planning. Underline every word of the question. Write four paragraphs: introduction, two body paragraphs, conclusion. In the introduction, paraphrase the prompt and state your position clearly. Each body paragraph: topic sentence, explanation, example, mini-conclusion. Aim for varied sentence structures and precise vocabulary — not long words for their own sake. Leave three minutes to check for tense and article errors.