IELTS Academic recent updates
As of 2025, the IELTS
Writing Task 2 format remains largely the same in terms of structure
and scoring. However, there have been a few notable updates and trends
that test-takers should be aware of:
1. Greater Emphasis on Idea Development
- What's new:
Examiners are placing more focus on fully developed ideas. Partial
explanations or vague arguments may not be enough for a Band 7+.
- Tip:
Support every main idea with clear examples, reasons, or explanations.
2.
Vocabulary Use: Precision Over Complexity
- What's new:
Overuse of complicated or memorized words can now lower your score
if used incorrectly or unnaturally.
- Tip:
Focus on precise vocabulary that fits the context rather than
showing off uncommon words.
3.
Clear Positioning is Critical
- What's new:
Task Response now requires a clear and consistent opinion
throughout the essay (for opinion/discussion essays).
- Tip:
Make sure your position is clear in the introduction and supported
in each body paragraph.
4.
Essay Types are Slightly More Blended
- What's new:
Newer question types sometimes blend elements of two styles, e.g., discuss
both views + give your opinion, or advantage/disadvantage + your
opinion.
- Tip:
Carefully read the instructions and identify all parts of the
question before writing.
5. Slight Change in Question Wording
- What's new:
In 2025, some IELTS papers use simplified and more direct language
in Task 2 questions.
- Example:
Instead of "To what extent do you agree or disagree?" you might
see “Do you agree or disagree with this view?”
6.
AI and Technology-Related Topics More Common
- What's new:
Topics about AI, social media, remote work, digital education, and
sustainability appear more often.
- Tip:
Prepare ideas and vocabulary related to these themes.
7.
Penalty for Template-Like Responses
- What's new:
Examiners are trained to detect overused templates and mechanical
transitions (e.g., "This essay will discuss...").
- Tip:
Use natural transitions and avoid memorized intros/conclusions.
Scoring
Criteria (Still the Same ):
1.
Task Response
2.
Coherence and Cohesion
3.
Lexical Resource
4.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Suggested
2025 Essay Topics for Practice:
1.
Is remote
working better than working from the office?
2.
Should AI
be used to make decisions in workplaces?
3.
Does
social media have a positive or negative impact on youth?
4.
Should
schools focus more on emotional intelligence?
5.
Are
electric vehicles the solution to environmental issues?
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