IELTS Writing Task 2: Advantages and Disadvantages Essays – Do the Advantages Outweigh?

Advantages and disadvantages questions come in two versions: one asks you to explain both sides, the other asks you to decide which side is greater. Learn how to spot the difference, plan each version, use clear language for weighing the sides, and avoid the mistakes that cost marks, with a full original model essay. Video 9 of our 15-part IELTS Writing Task 2 series for first-time candidates. 📝 Model essay, weighing phrases, both plans: https://examsprepapp.com CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 0:23 In this video 0:34 Two versions of the question 1:01 What the examiner looks for 1:27 Plan A: “What are the…?” 1:51 Plan B: “Do they outweigh…?” 2:17 Language for weighing 2:45 Our practice question 3:03 Your turn: plan it 3:29 Our plan 3:53 The introduction 4:20 Body 1: the smaller side 5:00 Body 2: the greater side 5:44 The complete essay 6:09 Mistakes to avoid 6:31 Recap 6:51 What's next The practice questions and model answers are original and written for practice; they are not taken from an official IELTS test. Exam information from ielts.org and the IELTS public band descriptors (May 2023). IELTS is a registered trademark of the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge University Press & Assessment. ExamsPrepApp is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IELTS partners. #IELTS #IELTSWriting #IELTSTask2