Opinion Essays

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These are sometimes called ‘agree or disagree’ or ‘argumentative’ essays and are one of the most common types of IELTS Task 2 question.

The first part of the question will be a statement. You will then be asked to give your own opinion about the statement. Here is some typical wording that might be used:

 
  • What is your opinion?
  • Do you agree or disagree?
  • To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Here is an example of each:

 1. Space exploration is much too expensive and the money should be spen on more important things
 
  • What is your opinion?
 
2. A big salary is much more important than job satisfaciton.
 
  • Do you agree or disagree?
 
3. Advances in technology and automation have reduced the need for manual labour. Therefore, working hours should be reduced.
 
  • To what extent do you agree or disagree?
 
 

Key tips:

 
  • Choose one side of the argument.
  • State your opinion clearly in the introduction.
  • Keep the same opinion throughout the essay.
  • Give reasons why you hold this view.

It doesn’t matter which side of the argument you take or even that you agree with it. Choose the one you can develop the best argument for.

Don’t change your opinion part way through the essay and don’t give reasons for the opposing idea.

Essay Structure

 

1) Introduction

  • Paraphrase the question
  • Give your opinion
  • State two supporting reasons

2) Main body paragraph 1

  • Topic sentence – outline 1st reason for supporting this view
  • Explanation – explain this idea
  • Example – give an example
 

3) Main body paragraph 2

  • Topic sentence – outline 2nd reason for supporting this view
  • Explanation – explain this idea
  • Example – give an example

4) Conclusion

  • Summarise opinion and key reasons