IELTS Essay Templates

Introduction

• Start with the Big Idea: Introduce the topic in a general way. Show why it’s important or interesting.
• Your Main Point: Clearly state your main argument or opinion about the topic.
• Quick Plan: Briefly mention the main points you’ll talk about in your essay.

Body Paragraph 1

• Main Idea 1: Start with a sentence that introduces the first main point you want to make.
• Support it: Give reasons, examples, or facts to explain your main idea.
• Connect it Back: Show how this point supports your main argument from the introduction.

Body Paragraph 2

• Main Idea 2: Start with a sentence that introduces your second main point.
• Support it: Give reasons, examples, or facts to explain this main idea too.
• Connect it Back: Again, show how this point supports your main argument.

Body Paragraph 3 (If you need it)

• Main Idea 3: If you have another important point, start a new paragraph.
• Support it: Give reasons, examples, or facts to explain this idea.
• Connect it Back: Show how this also supports your main argument.

Conclusion

• Say it Again: Remind the reader of your main argument, but use different words.
• Quick Summary: Briefly mention the main points you talked about.
• Final Thought: End with a suggestion, prediction, or a thought about the future of the topic.

Example Essay (using the template)

Question: More and more people are using the internet to do their shopping. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?

Introduction

Nowadays, lots of people shop online. This is changing how we buy things. Let’s look at the good and bad sides of this.

Body Paragraph 1

One good thing about online shopping is that it’s easy. You can shop from home anytime you want. You don’t have to go to a store and wait in line.

Body Paragraph 2

But, there’s a downside too. When you shop online, you can’t see or touch the things before you buy them. Sometimes, what you get is different from what you expected.

Conclusion

So, online shopping has both pros and cons. It’s convenient, but you have to be careful about what you buy. Maybe in the future, we’ll have better ways to shop online so it’s even easier and safer.

Extra Tips:

• Plan First: Think about your essay before you start writing.
• Count Your Words: Make sure you write enough words (usually 250 for Task 2).
• Use Different Words: Try to use a variety of words and sentence structures.
• Connect Your Ideas: Use words like “because,” “so,” and “however” to make your essay flow smoothly.
• Check for Mistakes: Read your essay again to fix any grammar or spelling errors.

Remember, the more you practice, the better you’ll get at writing IELTS essays. Use this template as a helpful tool, but don’t be afraid to add your own ideas and style to your writing!

If you have any more questions or need help with a specific essay, feel free to ask!