Advantages and disadvantages essays

Recognise the two main types of advantages and disadvantages question in IELTS Writing Task 2, plan a balanced or a weighted essay, and develop each point with an explanation, a consequence and an example.

Level B2 55 min5 exercisesLesson 7 of 12 in Writing B2

Trains: IELTS Writing Task 2

What you'll learn

Tell the difference between “What are the advantages and disadvantages?” and “Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?”
Plan a balanced essay or a weighted essay with a clear judgement
Develop each advantage or disadvantage with an explanation, a consequence and an example
Use a range of language for benefits, drawbacks and weighing them up

Lesson content

10 steps · 5 exercises · 55 min total

1. Warm-up1 question
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Develop the point
5. Practice 2Weighing up: key language
6. Practice 3Build a developed paragraph
7. Practice 4Your turn: IELTS Writing Task 2 (Type 1)
8. Exam tips3 tips
9. Key vocabulary12 words
10. SummaryReview and finish

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