IELTS Writing Task 2 on language learning
A LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS
IELTS essay questions on good and bad language learning, including look at both sides, to what extent, problems and solutions, etc. Also good for needs analysis and learner training.
Lesson Plan Content:
IELTS Writing Task 2 on language learning
Do these steps in the order that your teacher tells you to, asking about anything you aren’t clear about between the steps:
- Underline key words in the questions
- Discuss your opinions on the topics, doing so like you would answer a speaking question but trying to stick closely to answering the questions that are there
- Quickly make plans for all of the tasks
- Write the introduction to one of the tasks, matching the plan you have come up with, then exchange feedback on plans and introductions with another group or with the class
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that the best way to learn a foreign language is to pick it up while using it. Others, however, think that adult learners benefit more from actually studying the language.
Discuss both of these views, and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people say that reading in English is the best way to learn vocabulary.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
More and more people are using AI to help with language learning.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Many people try to learn English by watching English videos with English subtitles.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people memorise whole texts in foreign languages such as speeches, songs and writing models.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this as a way of learning a foreign language.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Many people have lots of knowledge of English but find it difficult to use it when they have to speak.
Why might this be the case?
What solutions can you suggest?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Compare reading two of the following ways of improving your English listening skills:
- watching English dramas
- watching the same English movie over and over
- listening to English radio
- watching English vloggers
- shadow reading
- doing work on your pronunciation
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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Extra task for (timed) writing practice
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people say it is best to avoid translation if you want to learn to use a foreign language well. Others, however, think that translation can help people learn languages quickly and efficiently.
Discuss both of these views, and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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