IELTS Writing Task 2 - How To Write Advantages Disadvantages Essays
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- In this video, I show you step-by-step how to write Task 2 Advantages and Disadvantages Essays.
Here’s what it covers:
• Understanding advantages & disadvantages essay questions
• Essay structures
• How to plan
• How to write an introduction
• How to write main body paragraphs
• How to write a conclusion
You’ll find additional in-depth lessons on planning, and writing introductions, main body paragraphs and conclusions on the website and in related videos. Just follow these links:
How To Plan a Task 2 Essay
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How To Write an Introduction
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How To Write Main Body Paragraphs
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How To Write a Conclusion
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For more help, visit the writing section of my website www.ieltsjacky.com to find all the step-by-step guidance you need to write high scoring essays.
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There are also lots more writing videos on my UA-cam channel.
i never enjoyed learning like this before. her explanations, voice, like literally everything is educating here in a pleasant way
I wonder, how people don't watch such an amazing videos that made my concept very clear. you deserve millions. thank you
I like the fact that you take the time to reply to the comments. This shows that you really care about what you do. Many IELTS teachers on this platform have got too big for their boots.
Thank you for your kind words, Ladner. All the best, Jacky
I won't say I found this channel late but to say ,this is the best on UA-cam,my weakness is gradually turning to my strength, I hope for the best,JACKY,God bless your unlimited works you leave out here ,I'm deeply grateful.
Keep going. You will succeed. So pleased you're finding my videos helpful.
I never watch a video like this, particularly this type of question. This video helps me a lot. Appreciate your kind efforts.
Jacky, I'm very thankful for your efforts, this tutorials are really amazing ,well planned and easy to understand. I'm very much appreciated.
You're very welcome. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks a million.
I was worried before watching this video, but I'm now happy.
That makes me happy too! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting. Jacky
Hi Jacky 😢 I just came across your channel this morning and my exam is tomorrow morning. Trying to watch all your videos on writing as that has been my major challenge. Please wish me luck.
Honestly Jacky, this is the best video i've ever encountered for ielts writing! I am watching all your videos for my exam tomorrow! Continue what you do. I am so grateful for you. Thank you so much! God bless!
I hope your exam went well, Joanna. I'm so glad my videos have helped you.
@@IELTSJackyadvantages outweigh disadvantages means opinion essay right?
best eilts video explanation ever, clear and to the point. I improved since I started to watch it, thanks again Mrs Jacky
It is the most complete and clear explanation I have seen of this type of essay. Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information.
@IELTS Jacky
Hey Jacky, I got my results today and I really wanna thank you for the bottom of my heart. It was only possible because of your videos that I was able to secure 7 in writing. Well, here are my results:
Listening: 8.5
Reading: 7
Writing: 7
Speaking: 7.5
Though I'm disappointed with my Reading and Speaking, I guess I ain't gonna complain much. To be honest, I screwed up my speaking part 3 and that's the only reason I scored less than what I desired for. About Reading, even though I was confident about scoring 9, I reckon I messed it up with True False questions as it always have been my weak link.
Planning to sit an exam again as I aim for 8 band in each module.
I must also mention that its a real shame that you have so few subscribers considering an awful lot of detailed information available on this channel. You are a gem and your videos are incredible. Without your help, I wouldn't have rectified how to classify the Task 2 questions in writing. I guess that's the biggest challenge for many IELTS aspirants.
With Love
Hi Anu
Congratulations on your excellent results in your IELTS exam. I’m delighted that my videos have helped you. I can tell that you are a dedicated and hard-working student so am sure that you’ll achieve your ideal score soon.
Thank you for your kind words regarding subscribers to my channel. Thousands of people watch my videos and I get lovely comments every day but only a small percentage actually subscribe. I really don’t know why. The number is going up gradually, however.
All the very best, Jacky x
P.s. I have a new video on opinion essays almost ready to add to the channel. I may get it on tomorrow so look out for it if you think you'll find it helpful.
@@IELTSJacky Thank you, Jacky. I've been telling people about your channel, not as a promotion though :P
Just a honest review I'm providing it to them. Hoping to see a soar in the subscribers because you deserve it. Definitely looking forward for your new video. :)
Thanks, Anu.
Excellent! Thank you so much for this lesson!
You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you've found the video helpful and hope all my other videos are just as valuable to you. Do check out the website as well at www.ieltsjacky.com. Very best wishes, Jacky
@@IELTSJacky nl
Thanks dear Jacky for your tips ,highly recommand your site and videos, it helped me a lot during my preparation
You are very welcome Hajar. Glad to be able to help. Jacky
Thank you so much. Your videos are really helpful!
Glad you like them!
Wow!!! This is amazing.
Jacky you are the best very well explained in a simple way
Thanks Vivi. Glad to be able to help.
great tutorial video
thanks a million Jacky
You're welcome! Glad you've found it helpful.
Thanks a lot for such a helpful content
Thanks million tons.
You are simply great.
I hope in long term your videos are viewed well enough.
Thank you so much, Amir. 😀
@@IELTSJacky How interesting! I was teaching using one of your videos that I recieved your like.
BTW, I am pretty sure in a less than 2 years your YT videos will be a great source among teachers and IELTS takers.
@@amirrastgoo9711 I'm so pleased to be able to help you and your students, Amir.
hello dear teacher Jacky,your explanations are wonderful,detailed!! I`m from Azerbaijan,and I have been preparing IELTS with your videos and lessons on your personal website.
Thank you! Glad you're finding my lessons helpful, Mesme. 😃
Thanks a lot for such a helpful cont
Jacky mam , I've got
Listening 7
Reading 7.5
Writing 7.5
Speaking 7
Overall 7.5
Thanks a lot for your videos 😊
Fantastic!! Congratulations. That's a great achievement. I'm so pleased for you and delighted to have been able to help.
I wish you all the very best for the future and whatever dreams your IELTS certificate will help you to achieve.
Warmest regards,
Jacky
Hi
Your the best among all the trainers
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad to be able to help you.
My test is tomorrow and I will come back to testify. I have been following your channel and I have found it very helpful. For sure am recommending it to my friends as well.
I hope your test has gone well, Sylvia. I'm pleased to have been able to help you with your studies.
@@IELTSJacky Yes your videos are very helpful. I am getting my results on 6th. Will come back to testify and post them here.
very well explain thanks alot
This so useful vidoe thank you👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Jacky :)
You are very welcome.
Excellent explanation 👌 👏 👍
Thank you. Glad it was helpful.
Thanks for saving me 😭😭idk what to say I'll come here after tomorrow if the exam goes well
Actually they mentioned advantages and disadvantages, so we need to provide 2 examples for advantages as well as 2 for disadvantages!
what is your score?
Oh my goodness, I don't think I will be able to write such an essay in my entire life
Very well explained lesson, thanks so much for the wonderful effort in educating us Ms Jacky. This was indeed extremely helpful. 🙌
You're very welcome!
As a non-native English teacher, I've been preparing a student of mine for Ielts. The other day he asked me a question about the band descriptors for band 7; in particular, he wanted to know what those actually ask for, when they mention "grammatical range" (assuming he knew what accuracy is). My answer was quite simple: they expect you to use (without forcing)a variety of complex sentences. In other words each complex sentence has to be different from another. The example I gave him was the following:
"Let's assume an essay consists of 12-13 sentences on average. Try to write 6-7 complex sentences (and two compound sentences) that have to be different one another. For example,.include a couple of different adverb clauses, one adjective clause, a conditional sentence, a relative clause, a cleft sentence and a noun clause to show variety (as long as you are able to master them)".
Is this what the band descriptors for band 7 mean by "a variety of complex sentences"?
I think you'll find this article from one of the official IELTS websites helpful. It refers to bands 4 and 5 but the advice applies to all levels:
ielts.idp.com/about/news-and-articles/article-grammar-band-4-band-5
You are on the right track with your advice to your student.
Thanks Jacky, am wondering instead of using examples like Thailand,can I use local examples like from Kenya to be precise?
Hi Jack ma'am
Can I write only advantages or only disadvantages in this kind of question?
Would it be relevant enough?
thank you
You're very welcome.
I know its been a while you dropped this video but i will so appreciate if you answer this question as my IELTS day is quite close.
Can i use the method of writing the disadvantages first then on the next paragraph, introduce the advantages to destroy the disadvantages I’ve written earlier..
You are not required to ‘destroy’ one side of the argument, as you put it. You must provide an argument for or give details about each of the argument and give your opinion as to which side you agree with.
I wish you all the best with your exam.
Hi Express
Hi Ms. Jacky. Your lessons are so informative. I have one question. When we write just one advantage and disadvantage while they have mentioned it in plural form, wont it go against task achievement?
I taught as much
In Advantages section under Sources of income there could be X number of points as you have mentioned. So my question is are we just allowed to take a point just as Sources of income and discuss few points from X numbers of option or do we need to give two ideas paragraph? You have mentioned in the video just want to be sure. Also, I really appreciate your videos.
Thank You
Hi Sanjo,
I hope I have understood your question correctly.
Most importantly, you must give a balanced answer. You will not have time to write a long essay and it is fine to just select one advantage and one disadvantage to write about. If you think you can manage it in the time allowed, choose two advantages and two disadvantages. Write roughly the same amount about each advantage/disadvantage you choose. I hope this helps.
I'm glad that my videos are helping you.
Best regards, Jacky
Hello Jacky mam,
I would like to ask you one question. If the question only ask discuss the advantages and disadvantages then can I write with the same structure you provided without the opinion sentence ?
Yes, you are correct Seba. Jacky
Is it enough to give only an one example when the question itself is clearly mentioning advantages and disadvantages?Would this account for any sort of penalisation?kindly explain.I have this question also for "problems/ solutions" essays.thank you.
Hey can you please tell which structure to use like 1 or 2 ? I'm confused
Use whichever best fits the specific question you are given.
Hi jacky.. I have one question.. can you clarify whether we should always write advantages first irrespective of more disadvantages ??
Hi Daman, thank you for your question.
You don’t absolutely have to write about the advantages before the disadvantages but they always come first in the question so writing about them in this order follows the question structure and it generally gives the best flow of ideas. In any academic essay, you would normally write about positive points first followed by negative ones. My recommendation is to write about the advantages first. Most importantly, make sure that you answer the specific question being asked.
I hope this is helpful. Jacky
11:12 good point
Glad it was helpful.
@IELTS Jacky
So in the question where they just ask what are the advantages and disadvantages ?
In that case do I need to give my opinion in the introduction statement or just in the final conclusion?
and also how will the structure of the introduction be without an opinion?
It is common to get a question of this type where you don't need to give your opinion. You can still use the same structures I suggest but just leave out an opinion.
You might find it helpful to study the text version of this lesson. You'll find it here: www.ieltsjacky.com/ielts-advantages-and-disadvantages-essays.html
I hope this is helpful.
no you do not have to give it, if you give you will lose marks in coherence and cohesion
Please if they say “compare the advantages and disadvantages “, should you include your opinion?
Hi Jacky, what could one possibly do if you réalisé your essay does not amount to 250words after writing all parts of the essay
If you have planned your essay well, you should not have this problem. I recommend studying my lesson on essay planning. You'll find it here: www.ieltsjacky.com/ielts-essay.html. Practice as much as you can.
Hi Jacky
Thanks a lot for the video. It's so well- structured 🌹
I just doubt if it is relevant for Task achievement criterion to start body paragraphs with examples (Thailand, Venice). Would this structure be aporoved by all examiners? Is it a common practice?
approved, 🙏
Hi Елена. I'm glad you found the video helpful. I have many students who have achieved a high score for Writing Task 2 using both these essay structures. So, the simple answer is, yes, the structure you refer to is approved. All structures recommended by myself or any other teacher should be used for guidance but adapted to suit the specific question. It is impossible to provide a structure that will fit every possible essay question. My advice is to use the structure you feel most comfortable with. If you are not confident using a particular structure, you will not write a good essay. The structures I give in my lessons, although proven in real exams, or not the only possible ones. You might want to check out others but please don't make the mistake of searching for the perfect essay structure for any type of question. Pick one you can work with and practice using it (adapting if necessary) as much as you can. I hope this is helpful. Jacky
Teacher, could I ask if it is possible to write only one advantage and one disadvantage rather than two? Will it affect my score?
Here is the advice I give in the lesson:
The question will state 'advantages' and 'disadvantages' in the plural, that is, more than one. However, it is acceptable to write about just one.
This should give you an essay of just over the minimum 250 words. To write about two advantages and disadvantages will require you to write nearer 400 words which are a lot to plan and write in the 40 minutes allowed.
It is better to fully develop one advantage and one disadvantage than ending up with your second idea missing an explanation or an example because you run out of time, but you can write about two if you feel able to or more comfortable doing so.
Having said that, using essay structure 2, where you start with the examples, will enable you to easily add more than one advantage and disadvantage without having to write many more words.
It will be more suitable for some questions than others so bear this in mind when you're writing practice essays and try out both structures.
I hope this helps.
❤️
@IELTS Jacky, have a question. I am trying to simulate the structure which you mentioned about advantages and disadvantages, however, do we follow the same structure when it come to question which reads as "Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?"
Or do we need to present just the advantages or disadvantages whichever weighs more?
For example, for the question which you mentioned in the video:
Small businesses are disappearing and being replaced by large multinational companies.
Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages.
Hi Anu,
I recommend that you use the same structure, in fact, either of the two structure I cover in this lesson. In order to come to an opinion, you need to state both advantages and disadvantages so that you show that you have weighed up both sides of the argument.
The question I use as an example in the lesson is partly of the type you are asking about so you can see how I answer it. The question is:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism in the modern world? Do you think that the benefits of tourism outweigh its drawbacks?
Here is a link to the web page with the text version of this lesson in case you will find it easier to follow than the video lesson.
www.ieltsjacky.com/ielts-advantages-and-disadvantages-essays.html
I hope this is helpful.
All the best,
Jacky
@@IELTSJacky Thank you so much. Really appreciate it :)
You're very welcome Anu.
Hi Anu,
I’m sorry I didn’t reply to your last question about cause and effect essays. For some reason, UA-cam wouldn’t let me. The same thing happened with your question today but since you posted it on the same page as your very first question to me, I can now reply to both of them as a reply to this post.
As this seems to be a recurring problem, please feel free to email in future if you have a question - jacky@ieltsjacky.com.
The type of advantages- disadvantages question you’re talking about usually asks, “Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?” This is my recommended structure.
1) Introduction
• Paraphrase question
• Opinion statement (state which one outweighs the other)
• Outline sentence
Main Body Paragraph 1 (Stronger Side)
• Topic Sentence
• Explain why it is strong
• Example
Main Body Paragraph 2 (Weaker Side)
• Topic Sentence
• Explain why it is not strong
• Example
Conclusion
Summary of main points and restate opinion.
Here’s a reminder of the cause and effect essay you asked me about earlier this month.
“I want to know if we'd be asked about just the causes and not solutions to Problem- Solution essays? For Example, here is a sample question. I suppose they are only asking about the causes. More children in developed countries are becoming overweight. This is a serious problem for wealthy countries. Discuss some causes and effects of this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Are we supposed to include the solutions as well even though it isn't asked in the question?”
A cause and effect essay is slightly different to a problem-solution essay. You don’t need to write about the solutions. With any question, only write about what the question specifically asks.
I hope this is helpful.
Cheers, Jacky
Hi Jacky, I have a doubt when we writing advantages outweighs disadvantages essay should we write it in 2:1 ratio or 1:1 ratio.
If the advantages outweighs the disadvantages then you would include more advantages in your essay than disadvantages.
@@IELTSJacky then why did you only give one from each in this video .I just want to learn the structures and please don't think that I'm arguing.I'm finding your lessons very helpful. Thank you.
Mam ji can we also use this format in adv and disadv paragraphs like other essays
Topic sentence
Explaination
Example
Otherwise
Your one is perfect
Example
Explaination
Result
If you look at my video lessons on the differnt types of essays you will see that I give a slightly different essay structure for each type. Just follow each one but be prepared to adapt them slightly if necessary to fit the individual question.
Mam, In the 2nd question sample (discuss the advantages and disadvantages for this?) where we shouldn't give our opinion, can we write this essay (from your video) for that question?
I'm sorry, I don't fully understand your question.
Can we choose disadvantages which are not related to advantages.like can we use pollution idea in disadvantages
Yes, that would be fine. I like your idea.The advantages and disadvantages do not need to be related.
@@IELTSJacky thank you
Hello, can I give my opinion for both types?
It depends on what the question asks you to do. Advantage and disadvantages questions often ask you to give arguments for both sides then state your opinion as to which side you believe outweighs the other. You can also be asked to discuss both sides without giving making a judgement between them. Be very careful when analysing the question.
Watch my lesson on how to do this. You can go to the lesson on the website via the following link:
www.ieltsjacky.com/ielts-writing-task.html
Hello mam.. . how r u doing?
I have one doubt.. in advantages and disadvantages essay, if they ask ,do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages,
should I need to write more advantages in case my opinion is benefits are more and to write few disadvantages?
or should they equally written.. pls reply me mam
what is mean by balanced essay
You should develop each side of the argument equally (this is what is meant by a well-balanced essay) but state which side of the argument is stronger in your opinion. I hope this is helpful.
OK thank you mam
Mam, in advantages and disadvatages essay, it was asked 'why'? Which is not a usual question type.
Question appeared in IDP IELTS, India on Sept 14 computer based test.
Nowadays more people choose to move out of area where they grew up, in search for a better job. Do you think there are more advantages than disavdantages to this development? Why?
what will be your take on such question.
Hi Deepak,
if this is the exact wording of the question, then it is asking why you have made the decision to either agree or disagree with the question. You are required to state why you think there are more advantages or why you think there are more disadvantages. You are right that it is an unusual question structure.
@@IELTSJacky Mam again I lagged in writing, I got L:8.5, R:8.5; W:6.5 and S:7.
Need your guidance, my concern is grammar: punctuations and tense form.
Deepak, those are impressive scores for Listening and Reading and your Reading score is also very good. I will be adding a whole grammar section to the website in due course. I’m sorry that it is not yet done. I am currently working on lessons on vocabulary and grammar for Academic Writing Task 1. They should both be finished this week and will hopefully be some help to you. The videos will follow in a few weeks so do look out for them.
Thank you so much for your effort. It was really helpful and I sincerely appreciate that. I also wrote it down some beneficial sentences and words.
However, in my opinion -although I'm not a native speaker, and that's the reason why I'm here :)- this essay doesn't make sense in terms of consistency.
I'll try to explain why I think this way.
You think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages but you don't emphasize that situation with strong sentences and examples which are far from comment.
On the contrary, you have written the body 2 as if you undoubtedly think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages by increasing the power of this paragraph saying '' Not only ... but ''
I'm sorry Jacky, but I don't think you are really a professional and this will be bad for especially low level of students who need some help.
Also, in the first paragraph;
'' This essay will demonstrate how tourism can transform the economy of poor areas ''BUT WILL ALSO''
Shouldn't you have written '' not only'' referring to the first sentence? I'm not sure of that but how can you say ''but will also'' without saying not only or something like that?
Thank you for your opinion and comments.
This question does not ask the writer to argue more strongly for one side of the argument than the other. It requires them to give evidence for both sides of the issue and then state their own view. This has been done in both these model essays.
Be careful that you don’t get confused between advantages and disadvantage essays and opinion essays.
With regard to your second post, this sentence is fine.
I wish you all the best with you continuing IELTS preparation.
@@IELTSJacky Thank you for your time and answer.
You're very welcome.
Hey Jackey could the structure of the advantage disadvantage writing be:
Topic sentence
Advantage one -explain advantage 1
Advantage 2- give example of advantage 2
Advantage 3 link it to the topic sentence
All of that in one paragraph is a correct structure or something is wrong
Hi Saeed, I'm sorry but I don't fully understand your structure. It doesn't look quite right. Would you be writing about three different advantages? Jacky
@@IELTSJacky yes basically 3 advantages without full development
@@saeedalshamsi9881 All your ideas must be fully developed. This is more important than just giving a list of advantages. Most important is to answer the specific question asked.
@@IELTSJacky thank you for your time and I truly appreciate it
Is there anybody free to discuss essays?
I totally rely on Mam s essay.
I have been writing all kinds of essays as per this channels instructions. But i need to ensure my response style etc.
Mam you are lion in this ielts jungle. So lions are rare.
I'm so pleased my lessons are helping you. Although I don't curently offer an essay correction service, I can put you in touch with an IELTS teacher who does if you want to contact me via my website www.ieltsjacky.com.
there are tree types of questions in Ad and Disadvantages essay, and there should be 3 structures as well, it is impossible to use the same for all of them
All the structures I give are for guidance, as I say in my lessons. They should be adapted as necessary for individual questions. It is impossible to give structures that will be ideal for every single question. An important element of the IELTS exam is to test the ability of students to use the English language in the most appropriate way in a given situation. I hope this is helpful.
The task asks you about the advantages and disadvantages with S in the end, that obligate you to talk about more than one advantage and disadvantage, it must be two or more
Hi Sanhagi,
Thank you for your comment. You are essentially correct in what you say. However, I have been told by an ex IELTS examiner that it is acceptable to write about just one.
These are my recommendation from this lesson.
Writing about one advantage and disadvantage should give you an essay of just over the minimum 250 words. To write about two advantages and disadvantages will require you to write nearer 400 words which are a lot to plan and write in the 40 minutes allowed.
It is better to fully develop one advantage and one disadvantage than ending up with your second idea missing an explanation or an example because you run out of time, but you can write about two if you feel able to or more comfortable doing so.
Having said that, using essay structure 2 (I give you two model essay structures), where you start with the examples, will enable you to easily add more than one advantage and disadvantage without having to write many more words.
It will be more suitable for some question than others so bear this in mind when you're writing practice essays and try out both structures.
I hope this is helpful.
Best regards,
Jacky
@@IELTSJacky Hello!
I want to thank you for your sincere help and videos.I think they are direct and on topic without wasting time which is essential nowadays.
I have several questions,
1.When writing essay for agree/disagree or to what extend do you agree or disagree questions I just pick one side and develop arguments in main body paragraph one and two, rather than trying to explain why the opposite side is unjustified.Is it okay for me to do that ?
2.For outweigh question type, in the intro I mention about my view for e.g. advantages outweigh disadvantages, then in my main body paragraph 1, I tell the reader that there are some drawbacks and in my main body paragraph 2 I write about
advantages by emphasizing it is stronger than the disadvantages, and lastly in the conclusive part again mention my view.Would that be a well developed and at the same time accurately structured essay?
Thank you!
Hi Sümeyye,
I’m glad you’re finding my lessons helpful.
When writing an essay for a question that asks ‘to what extent do you agree or disagree…’ you should, as you say, just pick one side of the argument and develop this in the two main body paragraphs rather than trying to explain why the opposite side is unjustified.
With regards to your second point, this looks like a sound essay structure for this type of question.
I wish you all the best with your continuing IELTS preparation. Jacky
@@IELTSJacky thank you so much!
You're welcome.
I dont know why this video got so less view ??
I hope you found it helpful, Nirjhor. Maybe more people will find it soon.
When to give my opinion? And not?
Can I get your mail I'd mam
The best way to get in touch with me is via the Contact page on my website www.IELTSJacky.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Quality of your videos are always poor
Thanks a lot for such a helpful cont