IELTS Writing Task 2: Position and Development
Answer the exact question with a clear position and developed ideas.
Lesson focus
Answer the exact question with a clear position and developed ideas.
Core idea
Identify the task type, decide your position, build paragraphs around one central idea and explain each point with relevant development or examples.
Examples
This essay argues that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
The first reason is access to education.
For example, remote courses can reach rural learners.
Useful vocabulary
WordMeaning
positionyour central answer or viewpoint
developexplain an idea in sufficient detail
relevantdirectly connected to the question
Active practice
Do this now: Plan and write a 250-word essay in which every paragraph clearly supports your position.
Fast review
- Explain the rule in your own words.
- Say at least three examples without reading.
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