IELTS Simon Writing Task 2 Lesson 6 Opinion essays
This video serves as an instructional guide on how to write a high-scoring opinion essay for the IELTS Writing Task 2. The presenter breaks down the process into three essential steps: planning, structuring, and executing the writing.
Key Planning Steps
Read and Understand (2:34-3:14): Carefully analyze the prompt. The key word is "you," meaning the essay must reflect your personal opinion consistently from start to finish.
Structure (3:14-4:30): Use a standard four-paragraph structure: an introduction, two main body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Brainstorming Ideas (4:30-7:30): Dedicate about 6 minutes to generating and ordering arguments. Ensure each body paragraph has a clear topic sentence and logical supporting points.
Essay Components
Introduction (7:45-8:40): State the topic and clearly express your opinion in only two sentences.
Main Body Paragraphs (8:45-13:50): Develop your arguments using five sentences per paragraph. Each paragraph should follow a logical flow (e.g., using transition words like Firstly, Secondly, Furthermore).
Conclusion (14:00-14:55): Restate your original position in a different way, summarizing why your chosen perspective is the correct one.
Pro-Tips for Success
Use Personal Pronouns: It is acceptable and expected to use "I" or "my" when answering "Do you agree or disagree?" (1:20-1:50).
Vocabulary Variety: To achieve a band 7-9 score, use topic-specific synonyms. For example, instead of repeating "money," use "funds" or "resources"; instead of "stopped," use "abandoned" (15:05-16:20).
Examples: Support your arguments with concrete examples, such as the Challenger space shuttle disaster mentioned in the sample essay (10:50-11:05).
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