Month: March 2017

Sunday, 26th March 2017

Questions and Answers about IELTS

I get asked a lot of questions about the IELTS exam from my students. Here are 3 very common questions:

Q: Can I write my answers in upper case (capitals) rather than lower case? A: Yes – as long as the writing is legible.

Q: Can I use my own personal experience in my writing answers? A: Yes – it is fine for Writing Task 2. In fact, usually Writing Task 2 asks test takers to include examples from their own knowledge or experience. However, do not write too much. I recommend 2-3 sentences.

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Tuesday, 14th March 2017

IELTS Writing Task 2: High Incomes Question

Here is a recent IELTS Writing Task 2 question:

In many countries few people have extremely high incomes compared to the rest of the population. Some believe that this is good, while others say that the government should not allow this to happen. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.