An increasing number of universities are uploading recorded lectures to online platforms, allowing students to watch them anytime, anywhere. Some argue that this has fundamentally transformed the nature of higher education, rendering traditional classrooms obsolete; others insist that the real-time interaction and human connection inherent in face-to-face teaching cannot be replaced by any technology. Which position do you support? Provide reasons for your stance and illustrate your argument 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