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Practice IELTS Academic discussion essays with AI feedback

Discussion essays ask you to discuss both views and give your own opinion.

They reward balanced coverage of each side plus a clear personal position.

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Prompt: Task 2 · Discussion
Some people believe that living in large cities offers better opportunities and a higher quality of life. Others feel that life in smaller towns or rural areas is more fulfilling. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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How to approach Discussion Essay

Give each view its own body paragraph and make your own opinion clear, ideally stated in the introduction and developed in the conclusion. Balance is what examiners look for.

  1. 1Note both viewsBe clear what each side argues before you plan.
  2. 2State your opinion earlyMake your own position clear in the introduction.
  3. 3One view per paragraphExplain each side fairly with a reason and example.
  4. 4Keep them balancedGive similar weight to both views.
  5. 5Confirm your viewRestate your opinion in the conclusion.

Common mistakes to avoid

Discussing only one side.
Cover both views with similar depth.
Hiding your own opinion.
State and develop your position clearly.
Two views blurred into one.
Separate the views into distinct paragraphs.
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Where do I put my opinion?
State it in the introduction and reinforce it in the conclusion. You can also weave it into the body, but keep it clear throughout.
Do both views need equal space?
Roughly, yes. Balanced coverage of both views is part of Task Response in a discussion essay.
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