IELTS Academic Writing test 16 I task 1 & task 2 #writing #speaking #listening #ielts #ieltswriting

Welcome back to our IELTS preparation series. In today’s video, we will practice the IELTS Academic Writing Module using a Cambridge-style test, covering Task 1 (Graphs) and Task 2 (Agree/Disagree Essay) with full explanation and Band 8+ sample answers. This video is ideal for: ✅ IELTS Academic students ✅ Beginners and repeat test takers ✅ Students targeting Band 7, 8, or 9 ✅ Self-study candidates preparing at home ✍️ TASK 1 – REPORT WRITING (GRAPHS) ⏱ Time: 20 minutes 📝 Minimum: 150 words 📊 What the Question Is About The graphs show the number of male and female workers in six employment sectors in the Republic of Freedonia in 1975 and 1995. You are required to: ✔ Describe trends ✔ Compare men and women ✔ Compare two different years ✔ Highlight major differences 🔍 Key Features Explained in the Video • Female employment increased notably in: Wholesale & retail trade Public sector (non-defence) • Men remained dominant in: Manufacturing Defence • Finance and banking showed balanced gender figures • Communications saw women catch up or overtake men by 1995 • Defence stayed the least popular sector, especially for women 🧠 What You Will Learn for Task 1 ✅ How to write a strong introduction ✅ How to give a clear overview (most important paragraph) ✅ How to group data logically ✅ How to compare genders and years clearly ✅ How to avoid common graph-description mistakes A Band 8 model answer is explained step by step so you understand: ✔ Vocabulary ✔ Sentence structure ✔ Comparisons and cohesion ✍️ TASK 2 – OPINION ESSAY (AGREE OR DISAGREE) ⏱ Time: 40 minutes 📝 Minimum: 250 words 🧠 Essay Topic Society is based on rules and laws. It could not function if individuals were free to do whatever they wanted to do. To what extent do you agree or disagree? This is a classic Agree/Disagree essay, one of the most common IELTS Task 2 question types. 🧩 Essay Structure Explained ✔ Introduction – paraphrase + clear opinion ✔ Body Paragraph 1 – why laws are necessary ✔ Body Paragraph 2 – limits of rules & personal freedom ✔ Conclusion – summary + restated opinion 💡 Ideas Covered in the Essay • Importance of laws for: Crime prevention Traffic safety Social order • Role of laws in: Protecting rights Ensuring equality Preventing exploitation • Balanced view: Freedom is important Laws should not be overly restrictive You’ll also learn how to: ✔ Use examples effectively ✔ Write formal academic language ✔ Maintain clarity and coherence ✔ Aim for Band 8–9 Task Response 🎯 IELTS WRITING TIPS SHARED ✔ Always include an overview in Task 1 ✔ Compare data — don’t list numbers ✔ Give a clear opinion in Task 2 ✔ Use topic sentences in every paragraph ✔ Manage time properly (20 + 40 minutes) 💬 YOUR TURN! Write your answers and post them in the comments. I will: ✅ Estimate your band score ✅ Point out mistakes ✅ Suggest improvements 👍 Like the video if it helped 🔔 Subscribe for daily IELTS practice 📤 Share with friends preparing for IELTS 📚 Follow us for: IELTS Writing | Listening | Reading | Speaking Cambridge Practice Tests | Band 8+ Strategies #ieltsvocabularyenglish #ielts #learnenglish #english #englishexam #learnenglish #trending #youtube