When it comes to IELTS Writing Task 2 Opinion Essays, isn’t this the most burning question in your mind?
Last week, one of my clients asked me something that so many IELTS learners wonder about:
“Should I take a balanced view in the opinion essay for IELTS Writing Task 2?”
Even though I have made quite a few posts and videos about this, I feel like one more post will not hurt. If anything, you may find this one more convincing than others.
Simplified Formula for Agree or Disagree IELTS Essay
And this is what I told my client.
No matter what you do, having a strong 💪 opinion is a MUST!
If you’ve been with me for a while, you know I’m all about STRATEGIES.
And when it comes to IELTS Writing Task 2 opinion essays, here’s the number one strategy I always recommend:
👉 Have a clear, strong stance.
Think of your essay like a sweater — your opinion is the thread that holds it all together. If that thread is weak or messy, the whole thing falls apart. But if it’s strong and consistent, chef’s kiss — you’ve got yourself a solid Band 7.0+ essay.
But wait, aren’t there different strategies?
Yes! Of course, there are different ways to approach opinion essays. Some teachers will tell you it’s okay to sit on the fence, give a balanced answer, explore both sides, yada yada…
But me? My job is to help you reach your IELTS target score as fast and as simply as possible. So I always go with the easiest-to-follow, Band-guaranteed strategy.
And that strategy is this:
Choose one side — agree or disagree — and support it with 2-3 strong reasons.
I break this down step by step in my “Everything IELTS – The Comprehensive Guide to IELTS,” which (by the way 👀) is FREE for all my clients. 🎁
Take a sneak peek at the Guide: Academic | General Training
So should you ever give a balanced view? 🤔
Look, giving a balanced view can work… if you develop it clearly and logically.
But honestly? It’s trickier to do well.
Most test-takers mess it up by trying to do too much and ending up with a vague, confusing essay. That’s why I steer my clients toward a simpler route: pick a side and build your argument like a boss.
🎥 I actually made a whole YouTube video about this — go check it out on my channel and learn how to structure your opinion essay the right way.
Now let’s practice 👇
Tell me in the comments:
“Do you agree or disagree that punishing children is a good way to teach them what is right and wrong?”
Let’s see how you apply that one strong opinion approach! 💥
And if you’re not sure whether you’re on the right track, you can:
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I’ll see you there! 🧡
For now, have fun learning and keep writing boldly!
Have fun learning! 😄
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