About this tool
The IELTS Task 2 question generator gives you a random Writing Task 2 question from a bank of about 100 practice prompts across opinion, discussion, problem and solution, and advantages and disadvantages essays. Start the 40-minute timer, write your answer and check it for free on the same page.
Practising under exam conditions is the quickest way to learn whether your planning, writing speed and structure hold up.
What this tool does
About 100 Task 2 questions
Prompts cover the main essay types and common topics such as education, technology, environment and work.
Filter by essay type
Choose opinion, discussion, problem and solution, or advantages and disadvantages to practise the type you find hardest.
40-minute exam timer
Start, pause and reset a timer that matches the suggested time for Task 2.
Write and check on one page
The question is filled in for you. Type or paste your essay and run the free diagnosis.
Topic pages for ideas
Many questions link to a topic page with vocabulary and example ideas to read after you have written.
A new question in one click
Get a different question each time so you do not memorise answers to one prompt.
How it works
Pick an essay type, or leave it on all types
Practising one type for a week shows patterns in your mistakes.
Get a question and start the timer
Spend about five minutes planning before you write.
Write your essay
Aim for 250 to 300 words with an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion.
Check your answer
The free diagnosis shows an estimated band and your biggest score blocker.
How to practise Task 2 questions well
Plan for five minutes
Underline the task words, decide your position and note one reason and one example for each body paragraph. A clear plan saves time while writing.
Know the four question types
Opinion questions ask whether you agree. Discussion questions ask you to discuss both views. Problem and solution questions ask for causes and fixes. Advantages and disadvantages questions ask you to weigh both sides. Answer every part of the question.
Write under time, then review
Stop when the timer ends and check your answer. Compare your structure with a model answer from our essay samples.
Repeat the same type
Doing three or four questions of one type in a week shows the pattern in your mistakes faster than mixing types.
Who it is for
- Candidates preparing for Academic or General Training Writing Task 2
- Learners who have run out of practice questions
- Teachers who need a quick random prompt for class
- Self-study students who want timed practice
Frequently asked questions
Are these real IELTS exam questions?
They are practice questions written in the style of IELTS Task 2. Real exam questions are not published in advance, so use these to practise the question types and topics.
How many questions are there?
About 100 practice questions covering opinion, discussion, problem and solution, and advantages and disadvantages essays.
How long should I spend on Task 2?
The exam suggests about 40 minutes for Task 2 and 20 minutes for Task 1. The timer on this page is set to 40 minutes.
How many words should I write?
At least 250 words. Many candidates aim for 260 to 300.
Do I need an account?
No. You can get questions and run the free check without signing up. The free check estimates a band and names your biggest blocker. The full report with every issue and rewrite is part of a paid plan.
What does a paid plan add on this page?
Random questions, the timer and the free diagnosis of your answer stay free. A paid plan adds an analysis of the exact question (what it asks, the trap to avoid, a position that is easy to defend, a paragraph plan and useful phrases) and the full Band 8 model answer with notes on why it works, with no daily limit. Everyone sees the introduction of the model answer free.
Can I use it for Academic and General Training?
Task 2 is the same essay task in both. For General Training Task 1 letters use the IELTS letter question generator.
Why does a new question clear my essay?
The checker box is tied to the question, so a new question starts a fresh answer. Copy your text first if you want to keep it.
Can I choose a topic?
You can filter by essay type. Topic pages list questions by theme if you want to practise one subject.
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