Task 2 practice in 4 steps
1
Pick a question type
Opinion, both views, problem-solution, or advantages-disadvantages.
2
Plan for 5 minutes
Thesis + two body ideas + example. Do not skip planning.
3
Write for 35 minutes
250 words minimum. One idea per body paragraph.
4
Check TR and CC first
Task Response and Coherence usually move your band fastest.
Task 2 practice resources
Checker
Task 2 Checker
Band estimate plus sentence-level fixes for your essay.
OpenQuestions
Practice Questions
Real-style prompts grouped by essay type.
OpenTemplate
Band 7 Template
Paragraph structure that works across question types.
OpenSamples
Essay Samples
Model answers for each Task 2 question type.
OpenFrequently asked questions
How long should Task 2 practice take?
Allow 40 minutes total: 5 minutes planning, 32 minutes writing, 3 minutes checking.
Which Task 2 type is most common?
Opinion (agree/disagree) and discussion (both views) appear most often. Practise all four main types.
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