IELTS Writing Task 2 topics
20 topics. Original practice questions. Outlines you can open.
- 20 topics
- 6 question types
- Original questions
20 topics
Pick a topic
Each card opens original questions with outlines.
- 01
Education
- Fees
- Exams
- Online degrees
8 questions · 6 types - 02
Work
- Home working
- Contracts
- Internships
8 questions · 6 types - 03
Environment
- Pollution
- Plastic
- Nuclear power
8 questions · 6 types - 04
Technology
- Phones
- AI and jobs
- Facial recognition
8 questions · 6 types - 05
Health
- Sugary drinks
- Fitness apps
- Air pollution
8 questions · 6 types - 06
Government and society
- Voting
- Basic income
- Public services
6 questions · 6 types - 07
Crime
- Prison
- CCTV
- Community sentences
6 questions · 6 types - 08
Media and advertising
- Child adverts
- News control
- Sponsored posts
6 questions · 6 types - 09
Family
- Grandparents
- Childcare
- Care homes
6 questions · 6 types - 10
Cities and transport
- Cycle lanes
- Commutes
- New towns
6 questions · 6 types - 11
Culture and globalisation
- Traditions
- Festivals
- Global brands
6 questions · 6 types - 12
Sport
- School competition
- Role models
- Hosting events
6 questions · 6 types - 13
Animals
- Zoos
- Medicine testing
- Pets in flats
6 questions · 6 types - 14
Food
- Farm wages
- Food waste
- Ready meals
6 questions · 6 types - 15
Travel and tourism
- Flight prices
- Crowded towns
- Cruise ships
6 questions · 6 types - 16
Language
- Early lessons
- Official languages
- Translation
6 questions · 6 types - 17
Money and consumerism
- Credit
- Pocket money
- Cashless shops
6 questions · 6 types - 18
Gender equality
- Pay gaps
- Parental leave
- Board quotas
6 questions · 6 types - 19
Science and space
- Space budgets
- Public trust
- Crop breeding
6 questions · 6 types - 20
Art and heritage
- Public art
- Museum fees
- Street art
6 questions · 6 types
Four steps
How to practise
- 1
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- 2
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- 3
Plan, then open the outline
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- 4
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6 question types
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Positive or negative development
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