IELTS Task 2 - Writing Format Explained - Types of Essays

• The word limit is around 250-280 words.
• In the basic format we can write 4 or 5 paragraphs.
• The first paragraph is the Introduction to the question.
• The second and third paragraphs are where we make the relevant comparisons, give our opinions, give relevant details and examples.
• The fourth or final paragraph is an overview, a.k.a the conclusion. 

 

There are 2 types of essays

• Account (Discuss/Describe)
• Argument (Opinion/ Advantages & Disadvantages)