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Free IELTS Writing Templates Task 1 & Task 2

Proven Band 9 essay structures used by top scorers. Pick a category, study the blueprint, adapt it to your question.

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Beginner

Opinion Essay

A straightforward, easy-to-remember structure that ensures you answer the prompt clearly without overcomplicating the grammar.

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Intermediate

Opinion Essay

A balanced and logically flowing structure utilizing solid linking words and clear topic sentences to secure a Band 7.

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Band 9

Opinion Essay

A sophisticated analytical structure that concedes a minor counter-point before decisively proving your main argument with high-level vocabulary.

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Beginner

Discussion Essay

A balanced structure that clearly states both sides of an argument before offering a final, simple opinion.

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Intermediate

Discussion Essay

An effective format for objectively analyzing two opposing views while gradually weaving your own stance into the argument.

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Band 9

Discussion Essay

A masterclass in neutrality and critical thinking, dissecting the philosophical merits of both sides before delivering a highly nuanced synthesis.

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Beginner

Problem & Solution

A clear, logical structure that presents the problems first, followed directly by practical solutions.

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Intermediate

Problem & Solution

An organized essay structure that systematically addresses an issue by outlining primary causes and offering actionable, interconnected solutions.

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Band 9

Problem & Solution

A highly sophisticated structure that traces problems back to fundamental societal shifts, before proposing synergistic, multi-layered solutions.

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Beginner

Advantages & Disadvantages

A clear, two-part structure listing the good points in one paragraph and the bad points in the next.

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Intermediate

Advantages & Disadvantages

A balanced essay that clearly separates benefits from drawbacks, while explicitly declaring which side outweighs the other.

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Band 9

Advantages & Disadvantages

A highly analytical format that evaluates the profound societal impact of a trend, arguing convincingly why the merits eclipse the complications.

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Beginner

Direct Question

A highly structured format ensuring both parts of a two-part prompt are answered distinctly to fulfill basic Task Response requirements.

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Intermediate

Direct Question

A smooth, cohesive essay structure that links the answers to two separate questions logically without sounding repetitive.

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Band 9

Direct Question

An elite structural framework that identifies the underlying thematic connection between the two questions, answering them as part of a single, continuous narrative.

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Examiner Tips ΓÇö Task 2

Adapt, Don't Copy

Templates are skeletons. Add specific examples or you lose marks for memorised answers.

Synonym Swap

Never repeat the question's words. If the prompt says 'University', write 'Tertiary Education'.

Proofread 3 Minutes

Catching subject-verb agreement errors at the end can save you 0.5 bands.

Free IELTS Writing Templates — Task 1 & Task 2 Band 9 | IELTS Evaluator