There are 6 main types of IELTS Task 2 essays:

1) Opinion Essays

2) Discussion Essays

3) Problem Solution Essays

4) Advantages & Disadvantages Essays

5) Double Question/ Two Part Questions Essays

6) Miscellaneous Essays

Most questions belong to one of these categories. However, questions can be written in different ways, which can make it difficult to determine their type.

In this episode , I will give you an overview of all 6 IELTS Task 2 essay types, with some practical tips, a sample question to help you recognise some of the different wording often used and a standard structure for each type that you can use for essay writing process