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IELTS Writing topic generator

Choose Task 2, Academic Task 1 or a General Training letter and press «New topic». Filter essays by type or charts by kind, then open the task in the practice room to write it against the clock and get a band for each criterion.

Opinion · 40 minutes, at least 250 words

Artificial intelligence will soon do many jobs that are now done by people, so schools should focus on teaching skills that machines cannot replace. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Practise one essay type at a time

Most Task 2 marks are lost by answering the wrong question, not by grammar. Pick one type, write three essays of it, then move to the next. The plan for each type is in Task 2 essay types.

Task 1: charts, maps, processes and letters

Academic Task 1 asks you to describe a visual in 150 words; General Training asks for a letter. The generator draws from line graphs, bar and pie charts, tables, maps and process diagrams, and from formal, semi-formal and informal letters. The Task 1 guide shows the four-paragraph structure.

Questions

How long should I spend on each task?

About 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 on Task 2. Task 2 counts twice as much.

Are these real exam questions?

They are written in the style and topics of the exam: education, work, technology, environment, health, cities. Real questions are never published in advance.

Where do I see the chart for an Academic task?

Open the task in the practice room: the chart, map or diagram is shown there next to the writing box.

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