IELTS Academic Writing Task 2: Agree or Disagree Essay

Approaching agree or disagree essay topics requires a clear understanding of the task, good organisation, and strong arguments. 
 

Here's how to approach an IELTS agree or disagree task 2:
 
1. Understand the Question
 

You will be given a statement and asked to agree or disagree. The question may be phrased as:
 

• To what extent do you agree or disagree?
• Do you agree or disagree?
   

Decide whether you fully agree, fully disagree, or partially agree (balanced approach).
 

2. Structure Your Essay
 

Use a 4-paragraph structure:
 

Introduction
 

• Paraphrase the statement.
• Clearly state your opinion.
   

Body Paragraph 1
 

• Present the first reason supporting your opinion.
• Provide an example or explanation.
   

Body Paragraph 2
 

• Present the second reason (or counter-argument if partially agreeing).
• Support with an example or explanation.
   

Conclusion
 

• Summarise your opinion.
• Reinforce why your stance is justified.
   

3. Additional Tips:
 

• Use cohesive devices (e.g., On the one hand, Furthermore, Consequently, Thus, However).
• Avoid extreme opinions unless justified (e.g., "Technology has completely destroyed human relationships" is too strong).
• Use linking words like "On the one hand," "However," "Therefore," "Thus," etc, to improve coherence.
• Maintain a formal and academic tone (avoid contractions like "can't"; use "cannot" instead).
• Check your grammar, punctuation, and spelling in the last 2-3 minutes.
   

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A strong vocabulary is essential for effectively expressing your opinion in an agree disagree essay IELTS. Using precise and varied words helps to present arguments clearly and persuasively. 
 

Here’s a list of IELTS Writing vocabulary that’ll help you tackle agree and disagree essay topics effectively.

 

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