In this lesson we’ll cover how to do IELTS writing task 2 introductions for discussion questions. If you haven’t seen part one yet, I recommend you start there (Part 1: the basics and opinion questions) Likewise, you can click here for Part 3 (problem solving and two-part questions).
IELTS Writing Task 2 Introductions for discussion questions Model Answers
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
People have different opinions about the subjects that university students should be allowed to study (General Topic). While some people believe that students should only study areas that are perceived to be useful in the future like science and technology (Side A), I believe that students should be free to pursue their major of choice (Side B + Opinion). 50 words
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people have contrasting views about how their country’s progress should be measured (General Topic). While I agree that economic progress is essential (Side A + Opinion), I believe that other forms of progress are just as important (Side B + Opinion).
Discussion Questions for Extra Practice
Only reading about how to write an IELTS writing task 2 introduction is not enough. You need to practice! Here is a discussion question to practice with. Keep working hard!
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Haidar Al-Saffar
People have contrasting opinions about learning a forgein language. While i think that learning a forgein language is essential for traveling or working in a forgein country, but i strongly believe that studying a forgein language is very important in order to know about their culture and industries.
Mohamed
In my opinion, the people should explore other cultures through learning a foreign language. Undoubtedly that will make a change in their personality and their way of thinking, moreover, learning a foreign language can boost a global trade by making easily communication between different nations such as Chinese do, you can find many Chinese sites communicate by many languages.
Shola
Many are of the believe, that learning a foreign language is only essential for immigration and work purpose, while some believe learning foreign language is important in understanding the culture and knowing more of the history , in my opinion i believe the two line of thoughts,to be true.
Joy
In recent time people tend to believe that the sole purpose of acquiring foreign language, is for traveling and working in a foreign country while others thinks there are other purposes,in my opinion I believe it that is for learning other people’s culture and tradition
Olayinka
Immigration is the reason for understanding foreign language but some people have contrast opinion that there are other reasons
Qiao
Some people have contrasting views about leaning a foreign language skill. Many people believe that have foreign languages is just for travel to or work in the other country. I believe that other form of these are curial as well.
Sumitra
There are people who only study foreign language if they have to travel or work away from their own country. While others people think that people study foreign language only when they need to go abroad for study or for work, I believe that there are people who study foreign language for other reasons.
christine
People have different opinions about the reasons of learning a foreign language. While I agree that it is essential for people to learn a foreign language when they travel or work in a country, I believe that studying a foreign language is also important in order to know about others country’s history and culture.
Phuong
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
– As the modern life is currently, learning other language is quite popular.With various purpose, some people think that building knowledge about foreign language is in order to travel or work.While others people think that expand for some goal different which depending on the individual personalities. In my own opinion, I would prefer with the team have many purposes to chasing to learn a foreign language.
Adediran Titus
While it is thought by some individuals that the purpose of learning foreign languages is to migrate abroad or for employment opportunity , others opine that it has more benefits. This essay will discuss both view and put forward a reasonable conclusion.
Divya
Adediran Titus : Your opening part is superb. Could u send the whole essay with your views?
Titus
People have different opinion about the purpose of learning foreign languages. While some people perceived that the only benefit is to migrate abroad or for employment opportunities, I believe understanding foreign language helps in global trade and knowing more about other people’s culture.
dagmid
People argue that secondary language is used to only a trip and job while others think that learning foreign language is a lot of benefits. In my opinion, studying foreign languages can give you much more opportunities.
gauran
In these contemporary days, globalization has made easy and comfortable to travel and interact with people through out the world, or get any job offer through out the world. Although these could be strong reason for learning foreign language, I believe people benefits in many other ways with plethora of language skills.
tbg
There are some people who believe that learning a foreign language is only important to travel to or work in other countries, meanwhile a different view does see that travel and work in foreign country is not the only reason for learning the foreign language.
While I do agree with the first idea, I do see that other benefits could gained by learning a foreign language.
Dipak
People have contrasting views about learning a foreign language. While it is considered by some people that travel and job are the only causes for learning a overseas language. I believe that there are some other reasons. N.B please comment about my writing