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IELTS Writing Task 2 Idea Planning – Economic Progress

Have trouble thinking of ideas for Task 2? This lesson on IELTS Writing Task 2 idea planning can help. If you need to learn the basics of idea planning, it’s a good idea to start from the planning lesson. However, if you’ve already learned the basics, this is a perfect place to continue on from.

The topic in this lesson is on the theme of economic progress and is from Cambridge IELTS 11. Use this planning technique to develop your ability to come up with Task 2 ideas quickly and easy.

Watch the video lesson below:

Why do IELTS Writing Task 2 Idea Planning?

Well, the simple answer is that planning will help you get a better score. Many students have trouble thinking of ideas, and writing lots of plans (10 minutes each) take much less time than writing lots of essays (40 minutes each).

The Question

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.

Source: Cambridge IELTS 11

Step 1: Analyze the Question

What kind of question is it?

Discussion Question

What is the general topic?

Measurements of progress for a country

What is the specific topic?

Economics progress vs other forms

What is the question asking?

Are other forms of progress equally important to economic progress for a country?

Step 2: Create the Skeleton Plan

  1. Introduction: paraphrase topic à opinion = other forms of progress are equally important
  2. Body 1 Topic: why governments think economic progress is most important
  3. Body 2 Topic: why some people see other types of progress as important
  4. Conclusion: re-paraphrase intro and opinion with a couple of extra details

Step 3: Generate Body Paragraph Details

Body Paragraph 1: why governments think economic progress is most important

  • Economic progress is measurable
  • Governments need money to operate. Economic progress provides that money
  • Economic progress can lead to progress in other areas (health, education, etc.)
  • Economic progress is the most commonly compared measurement of national status

Body Paragraph 2: why some people see other types of progress as important

  • Environmental Health – people experience this everyday, government only sees numbers
  • Public Health – money is nothing without staying healthy
  • Rich/Poor Divide – Even if country is wealthy, without economic equality people may not be happy

That’s it! Use this planning technique with lots of other Task 2 Questions.

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Comments

  1. Babar khan

    March 20, 2018 at 9:45 am

    I need IELTS E book, kindly sent me

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    • md sahad khan

      December 10, 2018 at 2:23 am

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  2. orion

    April 4, 2018 at 4:09 am

    Some think that buildings should be constructed with functionality in mind, as it is more important than design. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

    Reply
  3. Nurul Islam

    June 13, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    Need help about listening. How I practice.

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  4. Nurul Islam

    June 13, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    Need help about speaking.

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    • Sonia

      June 10, 2022 at 1:01 pm

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  5. amin

    August 14, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    pls add more videos for Task 2 planning with different topics.
    by the way your videos are great thanks for sharing them.

    Reply
  6. Khushi

    August 24, 2018 at 2:50 am

    Useful information thanks

    Reply
  7. Zikra

    September 11, 2018 at 4:59 am

    Hello I like your method for answering the question.I have problem to organize my ideas during the test.

    Reply
  8. Jennifer

    September 12, 2018 at 3:59 am

    Please email me the ebook.we need to have more tips and clear written examples for us to score 8.0

    Reply
  9. Mati

    November 21, 2019 at 3:05 am

    But where are the reasons and examples of “Your Own Opinion” … This is also the main question … and you didn’t answer that..

    Reply
  10. Manpreet

    June 18, 2021 at 5:49 am

    It’s request to you plzz add more videos for Task 2 planning with different topics.
    by the way your videos are great thanks for sharing them…

    Reply

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