Enjoy all the newest IELTS questions and topics from 2024 for the general training exam – as well as ones from past years that may come up again!
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February 2024
Some people believe that in a city, the best way to travel is by car, while other people argue that bicycles are a better way of travelling in a city.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS February 1st
September 2023
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodworking should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family.
To that extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 14th
July 2023
In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything.
Is this a positive or a negative development?
Reported on IELTS July 23rd
May 2023
Some countries have introduced laws to limit the working hours that an employer can ask from an employee.
Why are these law introduced?
Is this a positive or negative trend?
Reported on IELTS May 24th
December 2023
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter, explain
What you lost
How you lost it
What you want the insurance company to do
Reported on IELTS January 25th
November 2022
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones.
Why is this the case?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Reported on IELTS November 19th
October 2022
Some people today feel that physical money will no longer be used in the future. Others feel it will still have some uses.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS October 15th
September 2022
Some believe that traffic problems in cities can best be resolved by investing in urban infrastructure while others feel there are superior solutions.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS September 29th
August 2022
These days consumers are faced with an increasing amount of advertising from various companies.
To what extent do you think consumers are influenced by advertising?
What measures should be taken to protect them?
Reported on IELTS August 26th
July 2022
In an era of globalization, some people think that studying abroad is the best way to attain a well-paid job while others believe other options are better.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS July 7th
June 2022
Doctors should be responsible for educating their patients about how to improve their health.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS June 13th
You recently bought an electric gadget for your home. Your friend wants the same gadget and needs your advice. In this letter you should include:
- What the gadget is
- What you think about it
- Advice about other alternatives your friend could buy
May 2022
Some people claim that not enough waste from homes is recycled and that the only way to increase recycling is for governments to make it a legal requirement.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IETLS May 29th
Companies should provide sports facilities for local communities.
To what extent do you agree?
Reported on IELTS May 6th
March 2022
Task 2
Many young people today spend too much time following the latest fashion trends in areas such as clothing and technology.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS March 6th
Some people say that now is the best time in history to be living.
What is your opinion about this?
What other time in history would be interesting to live in?
Reported on Cambridge IELTS 16 General Training
February 2022
Task 2
Some think that politicians should always be honest while others feel that there are times when they must lie.
Reported on IELTS February 24th
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Some people think it is better to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacations.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS February 22nd
Some people say that individuals should change jobs during their working life often while others believe that doing the same job has advantages to individuals, companies, and society.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS February 11th
In many cities, problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move out of cities to rural areas.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS February 6th
January 2022
Task 2
Some people believe that students should acquire working experience during their gap year instead of traveling.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Reported on IELTS January 21st
Some people prefer activities and lifestyles in hot climates while others prefer living in cold climates.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS January 3rd
Task 1
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include
- Details about the meeting
- The problem you face
- What should be done
December 2021
Task 2
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this.
Why is this happening?
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks?
Reported on IELTS December 18th
Many wild birds and animals live in towns and cities. Some people think that the wildlife should be protected. Some think that they should be removed.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS December 13th
November 2021
Task 2
The best way to solve the world’s environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel for cars and other private vehicles.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 24th
Some people are happy to stay in the same area for their whole life, while others prefer living in many different places.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS November 11th
October 2021
Task 2
Some people believe that it is a good idea that older people continue to work if it is possible for them to do.
Do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS October 30th
Nowadays some older people choose to live in retirement communities and centers with other people, rather than living with their adult children.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS October 23rd
There are different customs in different countries related to how people eat, dress, and so on. Some think that people visiting a country should behave according to customs of the country they visit.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS October 18th
Some people say that at all levels of education, from primary school to university, too much time is spent on learning facts and not enough on learning practical skills.
Do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS October 5th
September 2021
Task 2
Not many young people in countries around the world go to and enjoy concerts and plays.
Why is this the case?
Should they be encouraged to attend?
Reported on IELTS September 28th
Everyone should become vegetarian because they do not need to eat meat to have a healthy diet.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 26th
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS September 20th
Some say that children should be taught at school to recycling and avoid waste. Others say they should learn this at home.
Discuss both views and give your opinion
Reported on IELTS September 17th
Some think that fathers should have time off from work after the birth of a child.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 13th
Consumers are faced with increasing numbers of advertisements from competing companies.
To what extent do you think are consumers are influenced by advertisements?
What measures can be taken to protect them?
Reported on IELTS September 9th
Children are now facing educational, social, and commercial pressures.
What are the causes of these pressures?
What measures can be taken to reduce them?
Reported on IELTS September 4th
Task 1
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Give details of your study plans
Explain why you want to get a part-time job
Suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Reported on IELTS September 1st
August 2021
Task 2
There is little difference in the shops now operating in various nations. Some people think this is positive development,while other believe it is negative.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS August 24th
Many people believe that it is easier to have a healthy lifestyle in the countryside. Other believe that there are health benefits to living in cities.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS August 19th
Some people think that students in high or secondary school can choose courses freely, others think that courses such as mathematics must be compulsory.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS August 15th
Not all drivers obey the laws while driving on roads.
What are the reasons for this?
What can be done to fix this problem?
Reported on IELTS August 3rd
Task 1
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
Describe the jacket
Describe where you were seated
Explain what you want to be done
Reported on IELTS August 9th
July 2021
Task 2
Some people believe that children should do sports so that they will grow up as healthy adults, but others feel sports are just about enjoying yourself.
Discuss these both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS July 30th
Fast food has become more common in recent years. Some people think that it has a negative effect on lifestyles and diets.
Do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 25th
Some people think that children can learn about history by visiting museums, while others feel that there are better ways to learn about history.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS July 21st
Some people believe that teacher should be strict in order to best motivate students while others say that friendly teachers are more important.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS July 19th
Some feel that good entertainers are as important to society as scientists.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 12th
People are annoyed or entertained by advertising but they are not affected by advertisements when making shopping decisions.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS July 3rd
Task 1
You recently attended a conference and would like to give a presentation to your colleagues about it. Write a letter to your manager and include:
The topic of the conference
Why you want to present about it
When it could be done
Reported on IELTS July 23rd
You live with a roommate at university but you have trouble studying because of a problem related to your roommate. Write a letter to an administrator at your university and include:
Who you are
The problem
What you suggest they do
Reported on IELTS July 1st
June 2021
Task 2
Some people believe that wild animals should not be kept in zoos or other man-made environments as there is no longer a need for them in the 21st century.
Do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS June 28th
Today, many people do not know their neighbors in large cities.
What problems does this cause?
What can be done about this?
Reported on IELTS June 8th
Many believe that reading books is a waste of time and children would be better served doing something more useful.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS June 4th
Task 1
You saw an advertisement in the paper for a property management position at an apartment complex. Write a letter to express your interest. Include
Why you are writing
Your suitability for the role
How you would approach the position
Reported on IELTS June 12th
You recently stayed at a hotel for a conference with your company and there were several problems with your room. Write to the hotel management to complain. Include
Where you stayed
What the problems were
How they can fix your complaints
Reported on IELTS June 5th
May 2021
Task 2
Many students find it is harder to study at university or college compared to when they were in grade school.
Why is this?
What are some possible solutions for this problem?
Reported on IELTS May 31st
Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings and birthdays.
How important is it to celebrate such events?
Do you think people spend too much money on these events?
Reported on IELTS May 26th
Some people work harder than other.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative habit?
Reported on IELTS May 22nd
Instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only alllow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS May 8th
All fathers should be entitled to time-off from work when their children are born.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS May 2nd
Task 1
You are interested in applying for a new position at your company but have some questions. Write a letter to you boss. In your letter include:
Which position you are considering
What questions you have about it
How your boss can help you decide whether or not to apply
Reported on IELTS May 27th
You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include:
Why public transport is important to you
What problem you face
Suggest what can be done to improve public transport
Reported on IELTS May 20th
Write a letter to a friend who worked at your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
Describe your city
Describe your job
Describe the arrangements for him to visit you
Reported on IELTS May 12th
April 2021
Task 2
Fewer and fewer children are willing to look after their parents as they get older these days.
Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS April 21st
Many people are working longer hours.
Why is this happening?
What problems can this cause to people?
Reported on IELTS April 10th
February 2021
Task 2
Machines are taking over more and more jobs previously done by humans.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS February 16th
Some people think parents are responsible for transporting their children to school. Others think it is the government’s responsibility.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS February 2nd
Task 1
You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include:
Details about the conference
Why you want your colleague to give presentation
What arrangement will you do for this conference
Reported on IELTS March 24th
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns.
Include
Where you live
The problem
What he should do
Reported on IELTS February 18th
December 2020
Task 2
Some people play sport when they are young but then stop doing physical exercise when they become adults.
Why is this?
What can be done to solve this problem?
Sample answer coming soon!
Reported on IELTS December 25th
Many people nowadays tend to marry and have children in their thirties rather than at a younger age.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS December 6th
Task 1
Your friend is going to stay in your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to your friend and include:
Where the key is
Instructions to look after the apartment
What should he/ she do on the day of your return
Reportedon IELTS December 19th
November 2020
Some people say young people should be completely free to choose their future job but others think young people must be more realistic in their choice.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS November 15th
Some people believe that family is more important than friends.
To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Reported on IELTS November 7th
Many people who care for the elderly do not have enough time to look after them.
What are the problems related to this?
What are some possible solutions?
Reported on IELTS November 2nd
October 2020
Some people say that the bicycles are a good, modern means of transportation. Other say riding a bicycle has clear disadvantages.
Discuss both view points and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS October 27th
Nowadays nurses should not just be required to do basic training but they must have other qualities as well to do their jobs well.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS October 17th
Some people think that one should plan detailed activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS October 7th
There are different customs in different countries related to how people eat, dress, and so on. Some think that people visiting a country should behave according to customs of the country they visit.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS October 2nd
Task 1
Write a letter to your landlord complaining about noise in the block of flats which he owns. Include
Where you live
The problem
What he should do
Reported on IELTS October 7th
September 2020
Task 2
Some people believe that job provide both income and for a social life, while others think that friends should be made outside of work.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS September 25th
Cooking at home is a waste of time because there are so many convenient fast food options that make life less stressful.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS September 23rd
Some people think that cities are the best places to live. Others prefer to live in rural areas.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS September 17th
Shopping is now one of the most popular forms of leisure activities in many countries for young adults.
Why is this?
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Reported on IELTS September 4th
Task 1
Write a letter to your manager about your work from the last year. Include
What you did
What you think you could improve
A training request
Reported on IELTS September 14th
August 2020
Task 2
Many large supermarkets are being built today while the number of small shops is decreasing.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Reported on IELTS August 24th
Some people believe that children should grow up in the city while others believe the countryside is a better choice.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS August 21st
Task 1
Write a letter to your manager about your work from the last year. Include
What you did
What you think you could improve
A training request
My sample answer for this question will be available on Patreon this week.
Reported on IELTS August 24th
July 2020
In many countries, people are spending more time in their workplace.
Why is this?
Is this a negative or positive development?
Reported on IELTS July 23rd
Many retired people today are choosing to live in other countries.
What are the advantages of disadvantages of this?
Reported on IELTS July 14th
June 2020
Writing Task 2
Giving children and adolescents pocket money is common throughout the world.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this practice and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS June 12th
Many schools today require students to work without pay for companies as part of their education.
Is this more advantageous to students or companies?
Reported on IELTS June 9th
Some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behaviour).
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS June 7th
In some countries, governments provide payments for unemployed people.
How does this impact people?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS June 4th
Some people argue children should stay in school until the age of 18 while others think that 14 years is long enough.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS June 1st
Writing Task 1
Write a letter to a hotel manager in another city to ask about a 2 day business trip for yourself and your colleagues. Include
An introduction to your office
Information about the business trip
Other requests
Reported on IELTS June 1st
May 2020
Writing Task 2
Some people like to spend their leisure time after work with co-workers while others prefer to keep their private life separate from their work life.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS May 27th
Some people believe that one-on-one lessons are better for learning while others think that group lessons are superior.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS May 18th
Writing Task 1
Write a letter to a friend telling them about an interesting website you found. Tell your friend
How you found it
How it can help
How you use it
Reported on IELTS May 22
A local school is requesting ideas for renovations. Write to them and include
Problems they have now
Suggestions to change
How they could make these changes
Reported on IELTS May 18th
Write a letter to an editor of a newspaper about a mistake from a recent article. Include
What the mistake was
How they can correct it
How to avoid this mistake in the future
Reported on IETLS May 10th
Write a letter to a friend about an upcoming event in your town. Include
What the event is
Why they would be interested
An invitation to stay with you
Reported on IELTS May 9th
April 2020
Writing Task 2
A lot of companies and organisations require employees to wear uniforms.
Which kind of jobs are uniforms suitable for?
Are there any disadvantages to wearing a uniform to work?
Reported on IELTS April 30th
Some believe that money for education should mainly be spent on better computers while others believe it would be better spent on teachers.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS April 10th
In many countries, teenagers are encouraged to find part-time jobs. Some think this is a good development while others disagree.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS April 6th
The number of people who are interested in and wearing fashionable clothes is increasing.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS April 2nd
Writing Task 1
Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about
The promotion
The celebration
Their accommodation
Reported on IELTS April 21st
March 2020
Writing Task 2
Many feel that students today should learn practical skills at school such as car maintenance and managing a bank account.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 17th
Many people think that it is better to get advice from old rather than young people.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 14th
Some believe that the best way to stay fit is to join a gym or health club while others think doing everyday activities such as walking and climbing stairs is enough.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 9th
Many people who drop out of school are more successful than those who complete their studies.
Why does this happen?
What does it require to be successful?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 6th
One good way to promote world peace is through international sporting events.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 1st
Writing Task 1
Write a letter to your friend who you recently travelled with to a foreign country. Include
Why you enjoyed the trip
What you are doing now
An invitation to visit you now
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 9th
Write a letter to a foreign friend who has asked if they can stay with you when visiting your country. Include
Why you do not have time to host them
An alternate date
Recommendations for what to do
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 8th
Write a letter to a friend who just moved into a new house that you are sending a gift to. Include
What the gift is
Why you chose it
How it will be delivered
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 6rd
Write a letter to a colleague asking for assistance setting up equipment for an upcoming presentation of yours. Include
What the presentation is about
The equipment needed
Suggestions to set it up
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on March 3rd
February 2020
Writing Task 2
Due to television and the internet it is easier today for a large number of people to become famous.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 27th
Many local languages today are dying out due to the rise of languages like English.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 23rd
More and more people today are becoming overly dependent on the internet and phones.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 22nd
Some think that governments should tax unhealthy foods to encourage people to eat healthier.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 16th
These days people spend more and more time at work and less time at home.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 12th
Some people prefer to do the same job their entire life rather than frequently changing jobs.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 7th
Many parents feel that cell phones are harmful to children, while others do not.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 6th
It is better to children if the whole family including aunts, uncles and so on should be involved in a child’s upbringing, rather than just their parents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 5th
The roads in major cities today are often difficult to travel on.
What are the causes of this?
What are some possible solutions?
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 1st
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
You recently joined a sports club and are having some problems. Write to the manager and include
Why you joined the club
The problems you are having
Some possible solutions
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 24th
Write a letter to a friend inviting them to go on vacation with you. Include
Why you want to go on holiday
Where you want to go
Why you want them to come with you
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 23rd
Write a letter to your landlord to ask about repair work that was not completed successfully. Write
What the problem was
What the repairs did
What you expect
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 16th
Write a letter to a friend who you borrowed something from that got damaged. In your letter
Mention what you borrowed
Describe how it was damaged
Say how you will fix it
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 9th
Write a letter to the secretary of an institute to accept an invitation to give a talk about your country at an American university. Include
Acceptance and a possible date
What you will say in the talk
Equipment you will need
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 7th
Write a letter to a local restaurant that is very noisy. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Describe the problem
Say what actions you will take
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 5th
Write a letter to the editor to give your opinion about a magazine that you purchased. Include
Why you bought it
What you liked and disliked about it
Suggestions for improvement
Reported IELTS Exam/Test on February 1st
January 2020
Writing Task 2
Many children today are exposed to violent videogames and TV programmes.
How harmful is this?
What can be done to fight this problem?
Reported on IELTS January 21st
Many believe that modern inventions have brought more negatives than positives.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS January 19th
Many university students do part-time work while studying at university.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS January 18th
Some people feel that music should be taught in schools while others believe it is better to focus on the sciences.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Reported on IELTS January 17th
In the past, people wore clothes more closely related to their culture but today people are more likely to wear clothes from all over the world.
Is this a positive or negative development?
Reported on IELTS January 15th
Some believe that children should be taught from a young age how to handle money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Reported on IELTS January 13th
Many people today think that homework is still an important part of school while others think that it is becoming outdated.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS January 11th
Some people become famous at a very young age.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Reported on IELTS January 7th
In many countries, people would rather rent a house instead of buying one.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of both.
Reported on IELTS January 5th
Some people feel that children should be able to choose the subjects they are interested in while others feel they should study the basic require subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Reported on IELTS January 1st
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to the local school in your neighborhood to give suggestions about improving its buildings and play area. Include
Why they should be improved
Suggestions for how
When they could be improved
Reported on IELTS January 21st
Write a letter to a friend who is currently moving into a new home. Write to your friend
Asking about the new home
Telling them you can help
Describing how you can help
Reported on IELTS January 19th
You were recently helped by an employee at the airport. Write to the airport to
Describe the problem
Talk about how you were helped
Suggest how to reward the employee
Reported on IELTS January 16
You visited your friend’s hometown last month and promised to meet him but you could not. Write to your friend
Expressing your apology
Explaining why you couldn’t meet
Suggesting when to meet later
Reported on IELTS January 14th
Write a letter to a friend asking for help to build your website. Include
The purpose of the site
Your requirements
When you will need it
Your expecatations of payment
Reported on IELTS January 12th
Write a letter to the organiser of an annual festival that you attended last year. Include
Feedback about last year
An offer to volunteer
Questions about the festival
Reported on IELTS January 11th
Write a letter to the manager of your company to ask about providing bicycle parking. Write
The purpose of the site
Your requirements
When you will need it
Reported on IELTS January 3rd
You just finished a course and borrowed a book from the teacher but couldn’t return it on time. You would like to return the book now. Write to your teacher
Describing the book
Saying how helpful the book was
Explaining why you didn’t return it before
Reported on IELTS January 1st
December 2019
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to a friend who invited you to meet up but you missed the appointment.
Apologise for not messaging
Explain why you could not go
Suggest another date
You work in an international company and want to request some time off to attend a family event. Write to your manager and
Ask for time off
Describe the event
Say how you will make up time missed
You recently ate at a local restaurant with your family and want to write to the local newspaper to tell them
About the restaurant
What you ate
Why you would/wouldn’t recommend this restaurant
A friend is planning to visit the town where you live. Write a letter to make some suggestions about
The best time to visit your town
The most interesting places to check out
Where to find inexpensive accommodation
Your colleague loaned you a book to use in a presentation at work. Write to your friend to say
What the presentation was about
Why it was important
How the book helped you
You recently took a trip and the tour guide was very helpful. Write a letter to the tour company to
Describe the tour
Talk about the tour guide
Recommend a way to thank the guide
Writing Task 2
Some people think that it is better to build more public parks and sports facilities in new towns rather than shopping malls.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should be taught how to cook and grow food at school.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many think that all decisions within a company should be made by managers whereas others feel it is better to include employees in the process.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Many people believe there should be a curfew law so that people under the age of 18 are not out past midnight.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think it is more important to spend time developing their career while others think time with friends and family is more important.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
November 2019
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to a friend who invited you to meet up but you missed the appointment.
Apologise for not messaging
Explain why you could not go
Suggest another date
You work for an international company and want to resign your job. Explain
Why you want to resign
When you plan to leave
What you liked about the company
Write a letter to a friend who invited you to meet up but you missed the appointment.
Apologise for not messaging
Explain why you could not go
Suggest another date
You are working for an international company and you would like to request time off for a family event. Write a letter to your boss
Explaining what the celebration is
Asking for the time off
Explaining how you can get work done when you take time off
You had a problem with the flight staff on a recent flight. Write a letter to the airline manage to complain.
Include the flight details
Explain what happened
Tell the manager what you want them to do
Writing Task 2
Many people believe that money is a good gift for a teenagers while others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Despite greater access to school education, many adults today still cannot read or write?
How does this affect them in life?
What can the government do to help them?
Many people today spend more time watching sports than playing sports.
Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries today, people are renting instead of buying homes because they feel there are more advantages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Team sports help school students to learn valuable skills and lessons.
What lessons can they learn?
How can these lessons benefit them in the future?
A lot of people today move to other countries for their work. This has advantages and disadvantages for the children of such people.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and give your own opinion.
Some believe that a student’s success is mainly based on the quality of their teaching while others think it has more to do with the student’s attitude.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
October 2019
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
You stayed over at a friend’s house last weekend and think that you left your watch there.
Thank your friend
Describe your watch
Tell them what you want them to do
Read my sample answer for this question here.
You are going on vacation soon. Write a letter to a friend
Telling them the reason for the holiday
Your plan
Invite them to come with you
You and a co-worker want to make use of a company room. Write a letter to your manager to ask for permission. Include
Why you need the room
Which room and why
Changes you will need made to the room
Write a leters to a sports club president about an upcoming event at the club you would like to propose. Include
The kind of event
Who should be invited
Your role in the event
You are attending night classes at a local college and you are unhappy with some parts of the course. Write a letter to the school director and include
What course you are studying
What has made you unhappy
What you expect the director to do about it
You had dinner with a family friend. Write a letter to your friend to say
What you liked about the dinner
Your feelings about their family
Invite your friend and their family to your place
Writing Task 2
Many feel that going to the gym is the best way to stay fit. Others think there are more effective methods.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Read my sample answer here: IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Gym/Exercise (General Training)
Some people think that young people should follow the examples of their elders while others feel it is natural for teenagers to question them.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays people work too hard at their jobs.
What are the reasons for this?
What can employers do to help out?
Many parents, mostly mothers, stay at home to take care of the house and look after children. Many believe that the government should pay them a wage for this.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People today are not as fit as they were in the past.
What are the causes of this?
What can governments do to deal with this issue?
Many people think that working from home in beneficial in most respects while others think that it may hurt family life.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
The number of old people is increasing. Some think this will cause problems for countries while others believe old people still have value.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
September 2019
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to your friend who is visiting a city that you know well. Recommend
Places worth visiting
Where to eat
How to get around the city
Writing Task 2
Many people use online language translation apps today.
Do the advantages of these apps outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think nations and individuals should focus on their own personal problems rather than global ones.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that the best way to encourage people to exercise is through sporting events like the Olympics. Others think there are better ways.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Cultures around the world are becoming more and more similar.
What are the reasons for this?
Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
August 2019
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
You recently had a job interview which went well but you are still awaiting their decision. Write a letter to the HR manager of the company
Give the job details
Explain why the interview went well
Ask when you will know their decision
Your friend’s parents are coming to visit your hometown. Write a letter to
Tell them where they should visit
Suggest where they should stay
Offer to do something for them
Your child’s school is planning a field trip outside the country for 3 days and is asking for parents to come along. Write a letter
Asking about the trip
Explaining why you want to join
Explainin how you can help out
Write a letter to a tour company manager to give your appreciation for your tour guide. Include in your letter
Your tour details
What you liked about the guide
Ways for the manager to reward the guide
Write a letter to a translation agency about a report that you need to have translated urgently. Include
The content of your report
Why you need it translated
Why it is urgent
Writing Task 2
Some people believe it is important to give gifts to friends and family to show how much we care about them while others think there are better ways.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that living in a country for a period of time is needed to learn its language and culture.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should always ask for their parent’s advice while others feel this is not important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people prefer living in hot climates while others prefer colder countries.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Technology has made people less social.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that entertainers are more important than scientists and researchers.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many believe that being good at a sport is a result of talent while others think that it comes from hard work.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
July 2019
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to a friend whose birthday party you missed. In you letter include
An apology
Why you missed it
Questions about how fun it was
Your friend has asked you to help find a music teacher for their child. Write to your friend describing the teacher you have found.
Explain why they are suitable
Explain their background
Explaing how they can get in touch
Write a letter to a company manager about a problem with an item that you purchased online.
Describe the item
Tell the manager what the problem is
Explain what you want them to do
You recently took a two day course. Write feedback to the course organiser. In your letter
Detail the course
Explain what you liked
Tell them what they should do better
At a hotel where you were staying you requested a wake-up call but it did not arrive. Write to the hotel manager
Why you requested the call
What the inconvenience caused
What they can do to avoid this in the future
Write a letter to a college in Australia, telling them about a short training course you want to take related to your work. Include in your letter
About the course
Why you want to do the course
Your expectations about the course
Write a letter to an organiser who booked a hotel for you for your company. Include in your letter
Details about the booking
What you didn’t like about the hotel
What you want the organiser to do
Your company sent you abroad to take a training course and you want to extend your stay abroad. Write to your manager
About the benefits of the course
Why you want to stay
When you will come back
Your landlord wishes to increase your rent. Write a letter to him stating
Why the rent should not be increased
Current issues in the apartment
What you will do if he does
Writing Task 2
In many countries, people follow the latest fashions for clothes and hair very closely.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Many people imitate famous people that they read about or see on TV.
Why is this done?
Is this a good idea?
Celebrities sometimes give their opinions on public matters.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
Nowadays the amount of garbage on the street is a real concern.
Why is this happening?
What can be done to resolve it?
Shopping has become a common pastime for many young people.
Why is this the case?
Should young people be encouraged to have other hobbies?
Medical science has greatly lengthened the average lifespan for most people. Some think this is a positive development while others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some believe that allowing people to work after the age of 60 causes problems for both them and society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that competitive sports should be mandatory subjects in school while others think this has a negative effect on children.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Nowadays, internet and television have given ordinary people the opportunity to become famous.
Is this a positive or a negative development?
With recent improvements online, it is increasingly possible for people to leave reviews for goods and services they have purchased.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Some parents think it is a good idea to let their children have mobile phones while others disagree.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Nowadays a lot of people make friends through social networks and internet chat groups. Some think this is good while others feel face to face interaction is important.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
June 2019
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to the manager of a theater where your friend had an accident and they helped out. In your letter include
How it happened
How they helped
What they can do to prevent accidents in the future
You are working for a large company that provides financial help to local community groups and your company director has asked for recommendations about which group to help next year. In your letter
Include the group you want to suggest
Include what you expect the company to do
Explain how that will help the group
Write a letter to a young friend who will join your company next month. Include in your letter
What the work done at the company is
What they should bring on the first day
What they will do on the first day of work
Write a letter to the manager of a restaurant near you regarding renovations that you will be having done on your apartment. Include in your letter
What the repairs are
How it will affect their restaurant
Some possible solutions
You want to join a gym. Write a letter to a friend asking them to join with you. Include
Why you want to exercise
What types of exercises you are planning to do
Why you want your friend to join you
Write a letter to a friend who will be looking after your apartment while you are gone. Include
Where the keys are
What they should take care of
What to do when you come back
You friend has recently had a baby and you bought a gift. Write them a letter
Explaining the gift you bought
Describing the features of the gift
Asking when you can come drop it off
You recently travelled by train and it was very late causing your some problems. Write to the manager of the company
Telling them where you were going
Describing the problems you faces
Asking them to take action
You lost your driver’s license but someone found it and send it back to your address. Write a letter including
Thanking them
Asking where they found it
Explaining why you need it
You are moving to a new city with your family. Write a letter to a real estate agent to enquire about accommodations. Include in your letter
Why you are moving
Where you want to live
The type of accommodation required
Your local newspaper is giving out an award to the persona who has done the most to help the local community. Write to the newspaper about
A person who could win
How you know this person
How he has helped the neighborhood
Write a letter of invitation to a friend for a special celebration. In your letter include
An invitation for your friend
What the celebration is about
Travel and accommodation suggestions
Writing Task 2
These days many families move to other countries for work. Some people believe that the children in these families benefit from this. However, others believe it makes life more difficult for the children.
Discuss both these views.
In many countries, people are experiencing more health problems because they have unhealthy lifestyles.
Why do people live unhealthy lives?
What can be done about this problem?
In some countries, children under the age of 16 are not allowed to leave school by law and enter the workforce.
Is this positive or negative?
Many think that secondary and high school students should learn money management as it is an important life skill.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that money is a good gift for teenagers. Others disagree.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some think that protecting the environment is the role of the individual while others think the government is responsible.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some think that parents reading books for entertainment to their children is a waste of thime and they should only read them serious educational books.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some think that the media should be allowed to publish personal information about citizens but others think that some restrictions should be placed on this information.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many students do part-time work while they are studying.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people prefer the lifestyle of living in a hot country while other people like colder climates.
Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
May
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to an admissions officer at a community college. Explain to them
Which course you want to attend
Why you want to attend this course
How it related to your background
You have just returned from a conference and want to give a presentation to your colleagues. Write a letter to your manager about this. Include
What the conference was about
Your plans for the presentation
Its impact on your company
A company is appealing to your local city council to open a factory near where you live. You and your neighbors are opposed to the idea. Write to the city council
Stating why it is a bad idea
Where it should be built
Tell the council what you want them to do
Write a letter to your public city council to complain about garbage being left near your house. Include in your letter
Who you think left it
Why it is a problem
What you want the city to do
Write a letter to a friend recommending a restaurant to them for a family celebration. Include in your letter
The location of the restaurant
Why the restaurant is suitable
Suggestions for making contact
Write a letter to your local city council about the closure of a children’s playground. Include in your letter
Where the park is
What makes the park special
Suggestions for how to keep it open
Write a letter of recommendation for a friend to help them get a job where you are currently working. Include
Who the person is
How you know them
Why you recommend them
Writing Task 2
Many people consider money to be the most important factor for achieving happiness.
Do you agree or disagree?
These days people of all ages spend more time indoors than indoors.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some people think that sports prepare children for work life while others think they do not.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people think that in order to learn a language well you must live in the country where that language is spoken.
Do you agree or disagree?
A lot of social problems today are caused by teenagers. Many people believe this is because parents don’t spend enough time with them.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many think that large international sporting events are not worth the cost for the host country.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many companies today use advertisements to increase their sales.
What makes an advertisement effective?
Is this positive or negative for society?
Some people believe that teenagers are facing more problems in their life than they did in the past and this is because parents are spending more time at work than at home.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many people think that more money will make them happier.
How important is money for happiness?
These days many families move abroad for work. Some people believe that this benefits the children in these families. Others believe that it makes their lives more difficult.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
April
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Write a letter to a hotel manager about a party that you want to arrange for somebody you know. Include in your letter
Where you want to hold the party
Details of the party
Your budget for the party
Someone returned to you a bag that you lost with all its belongings still inside it. Write a letter to thank the person:
Thank the person
Explain how you lost it
Explain why its belongings were so important
An item of clothing that you purchased at a store has some issues and you wish to return it. Write a letter:
Describing the item in question
Detailing the issues
Telling the manager what you expect them to do with it
You are working at an international company and recently your responsibilities have changed and you think more training is required. Write to your boss saying
How your job has changed
Describing the training you need
Suggesting how traning could be done efficiently
A local magazine has asked for the opinion of readers as to how the magazine could be improved. Write to the magazine
Telling them why your read it
What you like and dislike about it
What improvements you would like to see in it
Write a letter to an online seller about an order that you have not yet received. Include in your letter
The details of your order
Why you need it right away
What you expect the company to do
Write a letter to a friend who you spent a weekend with helping to move and hosting a party. Include in your letter
What you like most about the new apartment
What you did over the weekend
Where and when you would like to meet again
Write a letter to a co-worker telling that about a visit you are planning to their town. Include
When you will arrive
The purpose of your visit
Suggestions for things you can do together
Writing Task 2
One of the best methods to motivate and encourage workers is to pay them according to their level of production.
Is this the best way?
Some believe that it is the responsibility of residents to maintain clean streets while others think this is the duty of the government.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, weddings are becoming much more expensive compared to the past.
What are the causes of this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
In many countries the legal driving age is 18 and people have suggested raising it to 25 to reduce vehicular accidents.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
March
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
An historic building in your city is in bad condition. Write to the local government. Include in your letter:
Why the building is important
Its present condition
What action must be taken
Write a letter to your son’s friend who is coming to your town on holiday. He wants to stay with you but you cannot accommodate him. Include:
An apology
Reasons why he can’t stay in your home
Suggestions for other accommodation
Write a letter to your friend who is travelling overseas. You have been staying at their apartment and these was a storm. Tell your friend:
About the storm.
About the damage
What repairs must be made
You booked tickets to the theatre in advance but will not be able to make it. Write a letter to your friend:
Apologising
Explaining why you can’t make it
Suggesting what to do with the tickets
Write a letter to your friend who wants suggestions for a product to export out of your country. Include
The product you suggest
The region it comes from
Why it is a good product to export
Write a letter to you friend who you were not able to say goodbye to when you left. You worked together at a multinational company.
Apologise to them
Tell them why you left
Tell them what you’ll miss about them
In our technological era, some think that print magazines and newspapers will soon cease to exist.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Fast food is a part of life for many people. Some people think it has a negative effect on both lifestyle and diet.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many parents send their children on educational trips inside and outside of their country.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Most people today have computer, laptops and telephones so they can work from home.
Do you think working from home has more advantages or disadvantages?
Some believe that violent games and movies have a negative impact on people while others see them as a harmless form of relaxation.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many small shops are going out of business because people prefer to shop in stores in big cities.
Do the disadvantages of this development outweigh the advantages?
The best manager is one who is warm and friendly with their staff.
Do you agree or disagree?
There is an increasing amount of noise in our daily lives today.
Why is this a problem?
What can be done about it?
Many doctors say that people in today’s world do not do enough physical exercise.
What do you think are the causes of this?
What solutions are there to this problem?
February
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Some people don’t mind spending their leisure time with colleagues while others prefer keeping their private life separate from work life.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that watching sport is a waste of free time.
Do you agree or disagree?
Write a letter to invite and English-speaking friend to watch a movie with you about your country. In your letter:
Include some background about the film
Explain why it might interest him/her
Suggest arrangements for watching the film
Write a letter to a friend asking for help with a new job you have taken that your friend has been doing for a long time with another company. In your letter,
Ask about the challenges for the job
Ask about possible solutions
Arrange to meet and talk
You are planning to give a presentation at your company. Write a letter to a colleague asking for help. Include:
When and where will the presentation be
What the topic is
What help you would like
Write a letter of complaint to an airline company.
Give details of the flight
Explain the problem
Tell them what you would like done
You’re interested in a music course that you saw advertised.
Expain why you’re interested
Request more information
Talk about your experience level
Writing Task 2
Some people say that schools do not do enough to teach young people about health.
Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think watching movies is a waste of time.
Do you agree or disagree?
Many people today do not know their neighbors as well as they did in the past.
What is the cause of this problem?
What can be done to solve it?
Some people think that in order for a hobby to be enjoyable, it needs to be difficult in some way.
Do you agree or disagree?
February
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
Your local council has asked for suggestions for how to keep the city cleaner. Write to your representative to
Explain what the council can do
What people can do to help
How the community will benefit from a cleaner city
You work part time and are attending a course and your manager has offered to give you time off to attend your classes full time.
Write to your boss informing him/her
Of your decision
Your gratitude
Further steps to be taken
Write a letter to your manager who is leaving the company. Include
How you feel about this
What you liked about working with him/her
Questions about his/her future plans
A friend has asked about the details of a course that you recently complete in a training centre.
Explain the course details
Why your friend should take the course
How the course has benefited you
January
Writing Task 1 (A Letter)
You are relocating back to your country. There is some furniture that you would like to return to your friend. In your letter tell them
What furniture you will be giving back
Detail on the condition of the furniture
How they can come and collect the furniture
A colleague at work is organising a goodbye party which you’re not able to attend. Write a letter to him. In the letter, say:
Why you can’t attend
Something you appreciate about him from work
How you will stay in touch with him in the future
You recently attended a course in another country but had to the course in the middle and return to your country. Write a letter to your teacher:
Thank him/her
Tell him/her your situation
Tell them what you will remember best
Write a letter inviting your friend to a family function. Tell him/her:
What the occasion is
What your plans are
Why it is important he/she comes
You recently stayed in a hotel and after returning back home you realized you left a piece of clothing at the hotel. Write a letter to the manager of the hotel including
What it was
Where you left it
What actions you want them to take
Write a letter to the manager or a taxi company about documents that you left in one of their vehicles.
Where you left them
Why they are important
What you want them to do
28 Sep 2019
Task 1: Your friend is searching for a job, write a letter to your friend.
• Describe the details of the job
• Why it is suitable for him/her
• How to apply for the job.
Task 2: Some people think that children should go to nursing school before attending primary school, while other believe that it is better for children to stay all day with their families. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Thanks so much! I will add it to the list! Feel free to comment your writing below if you can remember some of it if you want feedback…
hi. is this for general training or academic?
These ones are all general training but you can find the academic ones here: https://howtodoielts.com/recent-ielts-writing-topics-2020/
Hi Dave, I see on this page https://howtodoielts.com/recent-ielts-writing-topics-2019/
another list of topics. Are the task2 general and academic topis different? I am abit cofused.
Thank you in advance,
Yes they are a bit! The general ones tend to be a bit more… general – about local politics or neighborhoods while the academic ones are more …. academic – about more formal, global issues.
nice article ! Blog About “New IELTS General Training Writing Topics”. Well done and fantastic blog. No doubt your blog will help us in the future. I enjoyed reading your post here. I see on this page https://www.k3.co.nz/.
Really, really useful topic! I hope this thread has been updated continuously!
Thanks Dave!
It will surely – sorry I’m a bit behind but will be adding new essays later this week and early next week!
Hey, do you have recent topics for Report Writing, i.e., Task 1 of IELTS Academic?
Yes I dod but they are harder to find so it is a more limited list: https://howtodoielts.com/latest-ielts-writing-task-1-2020/
Hi Thanks for sharing the questions. I think there are two pages of latest questions on your site. Hope only this page relates to general test ?
That’s right, AK!
IELTS GT CB Exam – 19.08.2020
Task 2 :
Some say water is the most important natural resource for a country to have. Others say there are other natural resources ( eg: oil, gold ) for a country to have. Discuss both and give your opinion.
Thanks for commenting that – I will write a sample answer for it today.
Let me know when you get your result and best of luck!
26 SEP 2020
General test
Iran
TASK 2: People have different behaviors in different countries ( e.g. eating, how to dress, sit at the table)
It is said that people who visit a country during a trip or business trip should behave according to the behavior of the country they visit.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Thank you – I will write about it today or tomorrow, Amir!
Hii, Amazing blog, It is really useful topics. thank you for sharing this. See this for more useful tips of IELTS https://www.pelaonline.com/ielts-preparation-online/…
Thanks for saying so, Pamela!
Is that your blog?
Hi,My GT writing Task 2 question on 31st Oct 2020 was:
Some people believe that family is more important than friends. To what extend do you agree and disagree
Thanks – I’ll write about that one today, Uttara!
Hi Dave…
Your website is quite helpful, However , I found it just a week before my test . I have received my result and I got 6.5 in writing I am planning to take the IELTS again as I need 7+ in writing. Please suggest how should I go about it Thanks.
Sure, Uttara!
When are you planning to retake it?
I would recommend signing up for a marking so that we can determine which scores you need to work on – vocabulary or grammar or cohesion/coherence or task achievement.
It might be an easy fix or it might take some more time – depends on what we learn from that!
Thanks for your reply, I will be taking the exam on 9th Feb 2021. I have almost 2 months
I am planning to sign up so that I get to know which area of mine is lacking. I need 7 in writing as per my criteria
Great, Uttara – send me a message if you want to talk in more detail!
Hi. Dave, I have a quesry. I have purchased a writing task 2 correction service ,Will I get a question to write or I have to upload on my own. Please let me know as I have not got any acknoledgment from this site as to my payment.
Sure – you should have received an email.
You can use your own question or I can provide one.
I’m sending you an email now so that we can work out the problem. Please check your junk/spam email folder just in case.
On 5-Dec-2020
Task 1:
You are going to throw a party for a special occasion and planning to cook a meal for the same. Get a recipe from your friend which is special in his/her country?
Explain why you are throwing a party
Ask about the recipe
Invite your friend for the party.
Task 2:
In many places shops are opened for 24 hours for whole week and whole year. Do you think is it a good thing for customers, shop staffs and a society?
Thanks so much – I will write about those soon, Durga!
Hope you get a good result – be sure to report back!
hi Dave, 12 Dec at Irvine centre. GT writing task 2
discuss and give your own opinion on whether spending time with friends and family important or on career.
From: r/IELTS.
Thanks for reporting, Berke – I’ll write about that topic!
hi once again 🙂 I wrote this reply relate to this topic. I would very appreciate if you consider my reply shortly. I wonder this will got the score 5.5? because 5.5 points enough for me. I thank you for help in advance.
Today’s world especially the business world has been turned into a considerably competitive and challenging place for the last couple of dozen years. Therefore, people’s private life also affected by this situation intensively. In this essay, I intend to discuss both standpoint private life and business life which one should be more important for individuals and add my personal opinion.
First of all, it is an undeniable fact that individuals spend more time in their work than they did in the past and many academic statistics have indicated this result precisely. People who are working obligate to allocate most of their time for their career inevitably. But this obligation should in a balance because a considerable number of people more focus on their career than usual, and as a consequence of this, they will have some health problem which is base on exposing high rate stress. Although have a good career brings some benefits such as terms of monetary and provide prestige, while people spent their time for a career should be in balance.
On the other hand, other people tend to spend more time for friends and family than their career, and they also think that this situation more important than the opposite situation. Undoubtedly, friends and family have to play an important role in individuals’ private life because people need to sharing, socializing and communicating with other people. This fact markedly contributes to cognitive and mental health conditions positively, also assist people’s career to improve. Because almost all people who have a significant career in the business world have also a good relationship with friends and family in their private life.
To summarize, in light of all these facts, from my perspective I sincerely say that both the career and the relationship with friends and family should in a balance.
Hi Berke,
Your scores are in that range but might not quite rise to get there.
If you want full feedback: course.howtodoielts.com/band-scores-corrections
Test Taken: 02-Jan-2021 (Canada) – computer based
Ielts General: Writing Task
Task1: Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for holidays
. Tell about travel plans
. Tell about interested places you plan to visit
. Ask for suggestions for sightseeing options
Task2: Some people think new homes need to be built with private outdoor space such as garden, yard or balcony
Do you think this is more advantageous or more disadvantageous?
Thanks a ton for reporting, Tini!
Let us know the results and I’ll try to write about those topics ASAP!
Hi Dave,
These were my IELTS writing questions which was on 23rd January 2021, Iran:
-Task 1:
You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include:
-Task 2:
As the population of a nation increases, new houses are needed.
Do you think it is better to build new houses in the countryside or in the cities?
Thanks a million Setareh – hoping to get a chance to write about them later today!
Let us know your result when you get it!
Hi Dave,
I want to thank you for building this brilliant and useful page. It really helped me a lot in my exam. The main topics of writing tasks in my actual exams were almost the same as the topics I have worked on your page.
Today, I had another exam,and thereby, feel the need want to write my writing topics again here:
Ielts General, 13 March 2021, Iran:
Task 1:
You work in a company and they sent you to have training course in another country. You have finished the course and got the certificate, but you have lost the certificate. Write a letter to the Principal of the college. In your letter include:
– How you lost the certificate
– Why it was important for you
– What you want them to do for you
Task 2:
Some people spend a lot of money celebrating personal family events, such as weddings or birthdays.
How important is it to celebrate such events?
Do you think the spend too much money on these events ?
Thanks a lot Setareh – I will try to get to writing about those topics reall soon!
13 march 2021 gt
Task 1
your company sends you for a course abroad and you got a certificate there but you somehow you lost it. Write a letter to college principal to send the certificate to you. In your letter
Describe how you lost it
Explain why you need it now
What you want the principal to do
Task 2
Some people say that we are spending to much money on personal events such as wedding and birthday
Why is it important to celebrate these events
Do you think we are spending too much money
Thanks for sharing, Pallvi!
Appreciate all the effort to keeping the questions updated man
You’re very welcome, Katirya!
Pen and Paper Based – GT Exam on 24th April 2021
Letter to a friend who worked in your previous company. You have moved to a new job in a new city.
More and more people wearing fashionable clothes is becoming very much important. Does this attitude of wearing fashionable clothes is a positive or negative development?
Dear Ray,
It was such a pleasure to hear from you since you left Blawich. I am writing to you to inform you that shortly after you resigned from HGYT, I got a job offer with HGJ a tech company in Wencrich. I recently settled in and I could tell you its such a beautiful city. The city is up and busy even into the night and most of their public facilities are powered by green energy. There are also lots of tech companies around with lots of places to hang out with tech gurus.
My current job is more of application support compared to my previous while I handled customers compliant. I investigate issues relating with my company’s software, provide solutions or escalate to our developers. I enjoy this new job role because it provides the opportunity to not just research into complains but also offer support to customers.
Would you like to come around in September? There’s a direct train from Blawich to Wencrich which is about 2 hours ride. I could make arrangement to pick you up from the train station while you put up in my place, I’ve got an extra room. I have multiple tickets to visit some monumental places while I introduce you to tech guys during our Friday hang out.
Nice, Emms!
Really accurate – careful with modal verbs (can tell you) and spelling (complaints).
Keep it up!
Computer delivered-General Exam-10th May 2021
Some believe that only people with more years in a company must get promotions.
What is your opinion?
Thanks, Nin – I wrote about that one before: https://howtodoielts.com/ielts-essay-promotions/
please do post the IELTS general training task 1 and task weekly topics that are given in the actual test.
Yes, that is the point of this page – I post them as I hear reports, Prahlad!
Thank you, Mr. Dave. Just one more thing, is there a way where you can evaluate my essay during your free time??
Sure! But a lot of students ask me, so you will have to sign up for a check here: Patreon.com/howtodoielts
I’ve already done that. I mean I’ve already subscribed for the basic essay access membership. Does that give access to check our essays?
It depends on which tier you have signed up for, Prahlad. I just checked and you have signed up for the $1 a month tier so I can’t check your writing at that tier.
If you want your writing checked, you will have to upgrade to one of the higher tiers.
Is that clear?
k great!!!
Can you check one essay as a sample so that I can subscribe to your 9$ monthly plan?? I am from India, so is there a way to use my local debit card for the payment. I don’t have a credit card as of now, Mr. Dave. Just provide me an alternative option for the payment process.
One last thing how many essays will you check every month as a part of the plan?
Hi Prahlad, it is very simple on Patreon to change your membership tier.
I would recommend changing it after July 1st so that you don’t get charged twice.
For the $9 payment, I will look over the writing and give you band scores and some limited feedback.
Does that make sense to you?
Mr.Dave, can you give me your exact pricing to check more than 1 essay per week. For instance, at least 3 essays per week. I’ll decide according to that.
Do you want just the band scores or feedback and corrections as well, Prahlad?
Feedback and corrections will be fine. If you recommend band scores as well, I’ll go ahead, but it depends on how much I need to pay. I really need to achieve a band score of not less than 7, Mr. Dave, since I have been preparing for this test for more than 2 years, to be precise. I hereby request you to be considerate in charging me since it’s the last drop of my savings.
Hi Prahlad, thanks for the details.
Unfortunately, I can’t offer discounts at the moment because I’m too busy and have too many students asking for corrections. I have already kept prices low so that I can help out most studnts, not just the wealthy ones.
The price for each marking on Patreon is $29, so that would come to about $87 a week if you wanted to write that many (that is for feedback and corrections – band scores are included in that). If you want just the band scores, then it is $9 an essay and 3 a week would be $27.
The corrections never expire though so you wouldn’t have to do them every week. I would suggest, as I said before, starting with one – either the full feedback or just the band scores and then making a plan based on that.
K sure I’ll go with your initial suggestion starting with the 9$ plan.
Great, looking forward to reading your writing!
Mr.Dave, where can I post my essay as I have changed my plan subscription to the one you suggested earlier. One more thing, I need to know where I can message you since I haven’t received any replies to the earlier messages that I have posted earlier in your main blog.
Sending me a message on Patreon is the best way or you can email me at [email protected].
I believe I replied to all your questions posted in the blog here but better to talk privately.
There’s one more thing, Mr. Dave, that I wanted to tell you. Actually, I’ve been preparing for this test for quite a while now. To be precise, it’s been more than 2 years since I have given my test. This will be my 5th attempt. However, I changed my plans in 2020 and gave my academic test. I got a letter of acceptance from the college authorities, but unfortunately, I couldn’t get my visa resulting in more than 1.5 years of loss. The main issue with me is the writing part, and I have been writing nearly hundreds of essays during this stretch. However, all I could score was 6.5 on my last general training test. I really need your help in this part since I don’t have much time left for my preparation and I’m planning to give my test by the end of next month so, as I have posted in the earlier question, check my sample essay and let me know the timeline that I need for my IELTS preparation. I will be taking the computer-based IELTS test this time. I will subscribe to your plans based on what you suggest. Thanking you for your earlier replies
Hi Prahlad, this is common and most students in my experience struggle with writing more than any other part of the exam – that’s why 90% of my work is focused on writing.
I need to know one more thing – what score are you aiming for? And you got 6.5 overall or on the writing last time?
Overall was 7 in my last attempt; however it was the writing part, especially in the general training test, that remains an unsolved puzzle. So coming to the payment methods, I have asked you whether you can give me some alternatives such as debit card or internet banking, which would be really helpful for me. Secondly, how many essays will you check every month if I opt for the 9$ monthly plan?
Hi Prahlad, I don’t have any alternative payment methods but if you are already signed up on Patreon then you can just switch to a different tier – that is the simplest option.
For the $9, I will provide you band scores for 1 speaking or writing a month. Keep in mind, that it is really just band scores and for more detailed comments and corrections, you should try one of the other tiers: https://www.patreon.com/howtodoielts
You mean Just 1 essay a Month, right? or is it more than 1 essay?
Yes, 1 essay a month, Prahlad.
If I need more than that, at least 4-5 essays per week, then what could be done in that case?
4 to 5 a week is a lot! If you want more corrections, then you can pay for additional essays for marking.
I think honestly that you should start with 1 and then after that if you want more then you can pay for additional markings.
How does that sound, Prahlad?
Great, Mr. Dave, since I need to emphasize writing, and another thing is I am on a shoestring budget but still let me know how we can work this out. I mean, is there a package where I can at least get 2-3 essays evaluated in a week. Either way, I’ll go ahead with your $9 plan.
Let’s start with the first one and then I will be able to offer you a discount I’m sure – though it will be expensive if you want several essays done a week!
Yeah sure!!
The education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
is this a general or an academic topic?
These ones are for the general training exam, Prahlad.
Thanks a lot – will write about it reall soon, Farid!
You are working in a universal organization. You need to stop this activity of yours. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter
Thanks Prahlad – will write about it this week when I get a chance!
Some people think young people should be free to choose his or her job, but other people think they should be realistic and think more about their future. Discuss both views and give your own opinion?
Ielts General, 04 Sept 2021, India
Great, thanks for sharing with everyone, Ricky – think I’ve seen that one in the past!
Some people think that both girls and boys should be taught to cook at school. Others claim that they should not because there are more important subjects at school.
Discuss both views and express your own opinion.
Paper-based, GT, 25.09.2021
Wrote about this a few months back too, Anastasiia!
Thanks for letting us know about it!
21st Oct 2021 Sydney, AU
Task 2:
Some people are happy to stay in the same area for their whole life, some prefer living in many different places.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Task 2:
Question: Some people believe that increasing tax on industries will reduce the pollution whereas others believe that there are other alternative ways to reduce the pollution. Discuss both the view and give your opinion.
Task 1:
You recently bought an electronic gadget for home purpose. Your friend want the same gadget and need your advice. In this letter you should include:
What is this gadget
What do you think about it
Give advice about other alternatives your friend can buy
(Wordings might be little different but crux is same; It was asked on 5th June 22, Sunday in Ahmedabad)
Thanks Vikalp – I’ll write about both of them soon!
Date: 09/17/2022 – IELTS Genaral
Task 1: Write a letter to your colleague about organizing a party
Give feedback about last year’s party
New ideas about this year’s party
Time and place where you guys can meet up.
Task 2:
Advertisements like food and toys are affecting today’s children and parents. Do you agree or disagree?
Thanks DJ – will write about them soon!
I got a 7 for the above writings and thanks for all the help
Nice work!