Education topics
- •Some people believe university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree?
- •Children should learn practical skills at school rather than academic subjects. Discuss both views.
- •The main purpose of education is to prepare students for employment. Do you agree or disagree?
Technology topics
- •Technology has made life more complicated rather than simpler. Do you agree or disagree?
- •Some people think robots will replace most human jobs. Is this a positive or negative development?
- •Social media does more harm than good to society. To what extent do you agree?
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Environment topics
- •Individuals cannot do much to protect the environment — only governments can. Do you agree?
- •The best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree?
- •Nuclear energy is the best alternative to fossil fuels. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Work topics
- •Many people work from home nowadays. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
- •A high salary is more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?
- •Young people should be encouraged to do unpaid community work. To what extent do you agree?
Government topics
- •Governments should spend more on public transport than on roads. Do you agree or disagree?
- •Some people think governments should ban dangerous sports. Others think people should be free to choose. Discuss both views.
- •The government should provide free healthcare for all citizens. To what extent do you agree?
Health topics
- •Prevention is better than cure — governments should invest more in health education. Do you agree?
- •Fast food should be taxed more heavily to reduce obesity. To what extent do you agree?
- •Mental health is as important as physical health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Culture topics
- •Traditional customs are disappearing because of globalisation. Is this a positive or negative development?
- •Museums and art galleries should be free for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?
- •Learning a foreign language is essential in the modern world. To what extent do you agree?
Sample Task 2 answer (Education)
Question
Some people believe university education should be free for everyone. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sample answer
Est. Band 7.0Many argue that higher education should be funded entirely by the state so that talent is not limited by income. I largely agree, although completely free university may not be sustainable without limits. Free tuition widens access for low-income students who would otherwise avoid debt. Countries such as Germany show that public funding can maintain quality while keeping enrolment high. However, if every student pays nothing, governments may struggle to fund places, and graduates who benefit from higher earnings might fairly contribute later through taxation. Overall, I believe university should be affordable for all capable students, but modest fees or income-contingent loans can balance access with fiscal responsibility.
Before / after thesis rewrite
Before
I think free university is good because everyone can study.
After rewrite
I largely agree that state-funded tuition widens access, although unlimited free places may strain public budgets without targeted support.
Band 7 Task Response needs a clear position with qualification, not a one-sided slogan.
Checker diagnosis preview
Overall Band
6.5
- Weakest Criterion
- Task Response
- Main Problem
- Thesis is one-sided and does not address the 'to what extent' prompt.
- Next Fix
- Add a qualified position in the introduction and one concession paragraph.
Before
I completely agree that university should be free for everyone.
After rewrite
I largely agree that public funding widens access, although unlimited free tuition may be fiscally unsustainable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the exact IELTS Writing Task 2 questions in 2026?▾
They are exam-style themes drawn from recent reports and official topic areas. Wording may vary by test centre, but the ideas match what candidates see in 2026.
How should I practise Task 2 topics?▾
Pick one question, write 40 minutes under exam conditions, then paste your essay into the checker for band estimate and weakest-criterion feedback.
Which Task 2 topic appears most often?▾
Education, technology, and environment recur frequently. Rotate categories so you can generate ideas quickly on any theme.
