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How many parts are there in an IELTS Task 2 essay?
4
Name the 4 parts of the essay.
Introduction / Body 1 / Body 2 / Conclusion
What is the minimum number of words?
250
Formal or informal writing?
Formal
What should you do FIRST when you see the question?
Identify keywords / analyze the question (read carefully)
Do you need to answer all parts of the question?
Yes
Is it better to have a complex idea or a clear idea?
Clear idea
Should you change your opinion in the essay?
No
What is the first sentence in a body paragraph called?
Topic sentence
What should a topic sentence include?
Main idea
What comes after the topic sentence?
Explanation
What should you add to support your idea?
Example
Do you need real examples?
No
Many companies invest in employee training programs. __________, productivity tends to increase significantly over time.
As a result / Therefore / Hence / Thus / Consequently
The company reduced its prices dramatically. __________, customer demand rose within a few weeks.
As a result / Therefore / Hence / Thus
__________ the economic crisis, the company managed to expand into international markets.
Despite / In spite of
