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IELTS Writing Task 2 — Foundation to Band 6.0

Foundation to Advantages–Disadvantages

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Writing Task 2

IELTS Writing Task 2 — Foundation to Band 6.0

Build your Task 2 essay from the ground up — spot the question type, paraphrase, develop your ideas, then write a full introduction, body and conclusion for Advantages–Disadvantages, with AI feedback on every piece.

Lessons

Sessions

~14.5 h

Total duration

Beginner → Solid foundation

Level

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What you'll learn

The skills you'll master after completing the course

Recognise the 5 Task 2 question types and understand the 4 marking criteria: Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Paraphrase a prompt at both levels: word level (synonyms, word forms) and sentence level (active ↔ passive, changing word order)

Develop ideas through cause and effect, examples and comparison — instead of running out of things to say after one sentence

Write a two-sentence introduction (paraphrased prompt + your position) and a conclusion that restates that position without adding new ideas

Apply the KIPO process to Advantages–Disadvantages prompts: pull out keywords → brainstorm → settle on a position → outline → two body paragraphs following topic sentence, point, explanation, extension

Get used to what the exam room asks of Task 2: at least 250 words in 40 minutes

Who this course is for

Beginners who are new to Task 2 and unsure what an argumentative essay is even made of
Learners who manage a couple of sentences and then run dry, unable to fill out a paragraph
Self-studiers who need a clear session-by-session roadmap instead of scattered learning
Anyone who wants a solid foundation before tackling the remaining question types: Agree–Disagree, Discussion, Cause–Solution and Two-part

Commitment: 20–30 minutes per session

Why choose this course

Instant AI feedback

Every essay is scored against the four Task 2 criteria, highlighting mistakes and suggesting fixes right away.

Step-by-step roadmap

7 modules, 30 sessions, one skill per session — whatever you learn today you can use today.

Learn by doing

Short theory interleaved with sentence-rewriting, linking-word and fill-in-the-blank exercises — practise right away.

The KIPO outline process

No writing off the cuff: pull out the keywords, brainstorm, settle on a position and outline it before you put pen to paper.

Curriculum

7 lessons · 40 structured sessions

6 sessions

Lesson 1 — Task 2 Foundation

Essay-writing fundamentals: identify 5 prompt types · word- and sentence-level paraphrasing · develop ideas with cause–effect and example–comparison.

Before you startUnderstanding Task 25 prompt types · 4 scoring criteria · 40 minutes / 250 words · 3-part structure
Session 1Word-level paraphrasingSynonyms · word form changes
Session 2Sentence-level paraphrasingPassive ↔ active · change word order
Session 3Developing ideas: cause and effectConnect ideas with cause–effect relationships
Session 4Developing ideas: example and comparisonAdd examples, comparisons, then assemble a paragraph
ReviewComprehensive Review — FoundationVocabulary · connectors · sample analysis · paragraph writing

4 sessions

Lesson 2 — Introduction & Conclusion

Identify four argument prompt types, then write the introduction (paraphrase + state your position) and conclusion (restate your position, no new ideas).

Session 1Identifying prompt types2 main groups · 4 types · two-part prompts
Session 2IntroductionSentence 1: paraphrase the prompt · Sentence 2: state your position
Session 3ConclusionRestate your position; don't add new ideas
ReviewComprehensive Review — Introduction & ConclusionReview the framework · order ideas · read analysis · write

6 sessions

Lesson 3 — Advantages – Disadvantages

The KIPO process for advantages–disadvantages: unpack keywords and paraphrase the prompt · brainstorm, then settle on a position and outline · write two body paragraphs following the four-layer structure.

Session 1Prompt analysis & paraphraseK step of KIPO: extract keywords and rewrite the prompt
Session 2Outlining & taking a positionI-P-O step: brainstorm → Position → symbol outline
Session 3Two body paragraphsFramework: topic sentence → argument → explanation → extension
ReviewComprehensive Review — Advantages–DisadvantagesVocabulary · word choice · prepositions · sample analysis · writing
Test 1Charging for museum admission
Test 2Driverless cars, buses and trucks

6 sessions

Lesson 4 — Agree – Disagree

Agree–disagree, topic Work: split the prompt into two sides · take a clear position, then write the introduction and conclusion · write a body paragraph around ONE idea.

Session 1Splitting the prompt & Work vocabularySplit the prompt into side A – comparison phrase – side B · 14 topic vocabulary items
Session 2Taking a position, introduction & conclusionChoose one side firmly · 2-sentence introduction · conclusion restates your position
Session 3Body paragraph: one ideaTopic → explanation → extension · 12 connectors in 5 groups
ReviewComprehensive Review — Agree–DisagreeVocabulary · connectors · read opposing-position sample · write
Test 1A shorter working week
Test 2Spending on railways rather than roads

6 sessions

Lesson 5 — Discussion

Two-sided discussion, topic Environment: name the issue and assign views to each side · frame both sides then state the side you lean toward · write a body paragraph containing two ideas.

Session 1Vocabulary & assigning viewsEnvironment vocabulary · 7 phrases to assign views to each side
Session 2Framing both sides & choosing yours3-sentence introduction · conclusion states the side you lean toward
Session 3Body paragraph: two ideasTurn a two-idea outline block into one coherent paragraph
ReviewComprehensive Review — DiscussionVocabulary · substitute standard words · choose phrases · sample analysis · write
Test 1Who should fix transport pollution
Test 2Who should charities help?

7 sessions

Lesson 6 — Cause – Problem – Solution

Cause–problem–solution, topic Culture. The three paragraph types each have their own set of connectors, so each type gets one session and is not combined.

Session 1Cause–effect words & Culture vocabularyDistinguish cause–effect from purpose · topic vocabulary
Session 2Cause paragraphTopic sentence + the connector set specific to the cause paragraph
Session 3Problem paragraphTopic sentence + the connector set specific to the problem paragraph
Session 4Solution paragraphTopic sentence + the connector set specific to the solution paragraph
ReviewComprehensive Review — Cause–SolutionVocabulary · connectors · intro & conclusion · sample analysis · assemble full essay
Test 1Food wasted in shops and restaurants
Test 2Rising weight and falling fitness

5 sessions

Lesson 7 — Two-part & Consolidation

The two-part prompt — the last remaining type — then synthesise all five types: complete one full essay from prompt analysis to a finished 250-word response.

Session 1Two-part prompt & introduction answering both partsSplit the two parts · assign each part to one paragraph · 2-sentence introduction
Session 2Two body paragraphs & full essay assemblyCause paragraph + opinion paragraph + conclusion · assemble 250 words
ReviewComprehensive Review — Full RoadmapVocabulary · error check · sample analysis · write a full essay · lock in all 7 Lessons
Test 1Owning a home rather than renting
Test 2Global fashion trends

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