IELTS Writing Task 2 education topics: common questions and ideas
Frequent IELTS Writing Task 2 education questions with ready-to-use ideas, vocabulary and a sample body paragraph.
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The short answer
Prepare ideas for a few recurring debates—online learning, university fees, exams and practical skills.
Common questions
These themes come up repeatedly.
- Should university education be free?
- Is online learning as effective as classroom learning?
- Should schools focus on academic subjects or life skills?
- Are exams a good way to assess students?
Ideas to develop
Each idea needs an explanation and example.
- Free tuition widens access but raises taxes
- Online courses offer flexibility but reduce interaction
- Exams are objective but encourage memorisation
Related guide: Write strong topic sentences
Sample body paragraph
Point, explanation, example.
Body paragraph
One advantage of online learning is flexibility. Students who work can study at times that suit them, so they do not have to choose between earning money and gaining qualifications. For instance, many adults now complete degrees entirely online.
Vocabulary
Topic words raise Lexical Resource.
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