In this masterclass, IELTS expert Don Oliver shares everything you need to know about Writing Task 2 for both IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic.
As always, we finish with a 15-minute Q&A from test takers in the webinar, so make sure to stay tuned in for some answers from our expert.
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0:00 Introduction
9:38 Assessment Criteria
23:28 - Lexical Resource
27:12 - Grammatical Range & Accuracy
28:21 - Writing task 2
41:16 - Common Mistakes
46:07 - Questions
48:28 - Is there a word limit in Writing Task 2?
49:24 - How do I score a Band 8 or above?
50:08 - How do you best answer a question that asks us if we agree or not?
50:55 - Is it possible to get a Band 8 without using uncommon words?
51:35 - What is the maximum/minimum number of sentences I must use in a paragraph?
52:52 - Can I write my answers in capital letters?
53:50 - Do we get a rough sheet to write down notes during the Writing test?
54:08 - How can I learn/improve prepositions?
55:37 - What is the difference between agree and disagree?
57:13 - What are some do's and don'ts for the Writing task?
59:11 - Will I be judged if I have a negative opinion?