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Practice IELTS Academic opinion essays with AI feedback

Opinion essays ask how far you agree or disagree with a statement.

They reward a clear position that you hold from the introduction to the conclusion, with developed reasons.

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Prompt: Task 2 · Opinion
Some people believe that students should be taught how to manage money as a compulsory subject in school. Others feel that this is the responsibility of parents. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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How to approach Opinion Essay

Decide your position before you write and keep it consistent. Two well developed reasons with examples score better than a list of undeveloped ideas.

  1. 1Take a clear positionDecide how far you agree and state it in the introduction.
  2. 2Plan two strong reasonsChoose reasons you can develop with examples.
  3. 3One reason per paragraphOpen with a topic sentence, then explain and exemplify.
  4. 4Stay consistentKeep the same position throughout the essay.
  5. 5Restate in the conclusionSummarise your view without adding new ideas.

Common mistakes to avoid

Sitting on the fence.
Commit to a clear position and defend it.
Switching opinion mid essay.
Keep your position consistent throughout.
Many ideas, little development.
Develop two reasons in depth with examples.
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Can I partly agree?
Yes, a balanced position is fine as long as it is clear and consistent. State the extent of your agreement and defend it.
How many reasons do I need?
Usually two well developed reasons. Depth and examples matter more than the number of points.
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Your essay is graded against the four official IELTS Writing criteria with quoted evidence for each point. Treat it as a reliable practice estimate to track progress, not an official IELTS result.
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