Are you taking the IELTS exam? Do you really understand how Task 2 in the writing test works?

Can you identify a 'Discussion' type task, and do you know how it's different from a 'Problem/Solution' task - or all the other possible types? Can you write in a persuasive, advanced style?

Don't risk taking IELTS until this is clear!

Many people find that Task 2 of the writing test is the most difficult part of IELTS, and the part where they need to make the biggest improvement in their band score. This book is a complete preparation for understanding Task 2 and writing the best possible essay. It explains in detail:

The different types of essay task you could meet, and the best response for each type

How to analyse any task effectively and plan a high scoring essay structure for it

Proven methods in advanced vocabulary and grammar to raise your writing band

And it gives you:

Over 50 band 9 model essays showing these structures and methods in action

Over 25 IELTS guided practice tasks for you to use these techniques in your own preparation

It's important to study these methods and do plenty of guided practice before taking the exam. This book is a complete preparation system that will rapidly increase your score potential.

About the authors: We are a team of IELTS trainers and examiners based in Cambridge, England. We began publishing IELTS advice books in 2014, and since then many thousands of people around the world have used our methods to get the band score they need. You deserve to join them!

This is our latest book (November 2024) with completely new and up-to-date content for the 2024/2025 IELTS test.