As tuition fees at universities in many countries continue to rise, online education platforms now offer similar courses at a fraction of the cost. In an era where lifelong learning is increasingly vital, is a university degree still worth the substantial expense and years of commitment? Discuss the unique value of a university credential versus the substitutability of online learning, and explain which educational path you believe is better suited to the demands of future society. Provide reasons and support them with concrete examples.
IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Descriptors
Task Response: Address all parts of the task, present a clear position, support ideas with evidence
Coherence and Cohesion: Logical paragraphing, clear progression, appropriate linking devices
Lexical Resource: Wide range of vocabulary, accurate and natural collocations
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Variety of sentence structures, error-free grammar
Overall band score is 0-9, each criterion weighted equally.
Answering Tips
Spend 5 minutes planning your position and main arguments
Use the structure: Introduction - Body 1 - Body 2 - Concession - Conclusion
Develop each body paragraph with: topic sentence + explanation + example + summary
Use a variety of linking words, avoid repetition
Reserve 5 minutes at the end to check grammar and spelling