IELTS Task 2 Essays

Understand the 5 Different Types

There are 5 main types of IELTS Task 2 essays:

1) Opinion Essays
2) Discussion Essays
3) Problem Solution Essays
4) Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
5) Double Question Essays

Most questions fit one of these categories. However, questions

can be written in many different ways, which can make it difficult
to determine which type they are.
On this page, I want to give you an overview of all 5 IELTS Task 2
essay types, with samples questions to help you recognise some
of the different wording often used. I’ve also included a basic
structure for each that you can use to as a guide for essay
planning, a vital step in the writing process.
I go into each type of question in more detail on its own
page. Click the links above or at the bottom of this page to see
these.