Types of essay – Writing task 2 (part 2) --> IELTS PREPARATION PANTAI INDAH KAPUK
8/25/2017 01:53:00 PM
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In previous article, I already discuss
about two types of essays. Here, I will discuss about other essay types.
a.
Two sides of argument
Usually
the task words are:
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Discuss
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Compare/contrast
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Advantages/disadvantages
When
writing an essay discussing about two sides of views, the students should give
balanced presentation, which means they should write equally about both sides
of the issue. Furthermore, in conclusion, the students could indicate their
position.
b. Evaluate an arguments
Usually
the task words are:
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To what extent….?
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How important …..?
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What do you think?
The
students will probably take a position which is neither in total agreement
(100%) nor total disagreement (0%), but somewhere in between. Hence, they need
to explain why.
c. Make choices and justify
Usually
the task words are:
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From options A, B, C, D, E, etc, choose
3 most important. Justify your choice.
This
is the most uncommon essay types in academic writing, but usually found in
general writing.
Each
of the student’s choices becomes the main idea of one body paragraph and they
have to give reasons for choosing in the orders.
So,,, before you start write your idea
into introduction, body, and conclusion, it would be wise to analyse which
essay type is to help you make a good essay.
By
Onny Anastasia Tampubolon
Types of essay – Writing task 2 (part 1)

Before writing an essay, the students
need to analyse the task that is given. After reading the questions, they
should analyse the essay types of writing task 2 because each type of essay has
different way to explain the idea. The students also have to read and underline
the key words related to the topic and the task, as well as to explain the main
terms in introduction.
There are few types of essay, which are
1. Problem/Solution
Usually
the task words are:
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What can be done to solve ……..?
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How can this problem be addressed?
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What challenges ….?
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What strategies …?
This
means that the students need to explain two or three aspects of the issue,
which of each becomes the main idea of each body paragraph. They also need to
suggest some solutions or make some recommendations.
2. Agree of disagree
Usually
the task words are:
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Do you agree or disagree? Why?
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Explain your position.
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Justify your opinion.
This
means that the students need to take a position either agree or disagree and
defend it strongly. They should give several reasons to support their
arguments, which of each is the main idea of each body paragraph.
(to be
contiued)
By
Onny Anastasia Tampubolon
Speaking English Naturally and Fluently
8/03/2017 11:52:00 AM
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One of the points
being assessed during the IELTS Speaking Test is fluency. Fluent in a language
means you don’t have to think before you speak, you don’t have to consider
grammar rules, and vocabulary to translate in your mind. What you have to do is
expressing the thought when you have it; there is no in-between stage for
stopping and frame a sentence according to grammar and vocabulary.
1. Listen,
Listen and Listen
Before you
learn how to speak English you need to learn how to listen to English. As you
listen, you are filling your memory bank with information. The more times you listen
to something the better, and all of the information will come out naturally as
you start to speak. Study the real conversations that happen in real life
instead of books!
2.
Pronunciation
Pay attention to the
pronunciation of native speakers. You can find a lot of videos on YouTube.
Read aloud in English, any text or poem or a passage; it is also simply the
best way to practice. Then, try speaking with native speakers, for
example via video calls. Start with small conversations.
3.
Stop Thinking About Grammar
To improve your
speaking you have to stop thinking about the grammar and rules that you have
learned. The grammar rules have helped you learn how to write better, but they
are not helping you to speak better. In fact, these grammar rules are stopping
you from speaking fluently because you are thinking too much about which words
to say and what tense to use.
4.
Have Confidence
Have you ever been
in a situation where you wanted to speak English, but you felt too shy, nervous
and scared to speak? Were you afraid of making a mistake? Were you worried the
other person wouldn’t understand what you were saying? Don’t be afraid! Have
confidence, just open your mouth and speak.
5.
Practice
The more you
practice and interact, the more natural it will be to speak English! The
exposure to other people speaking English will allow you to learn how they
speak.
Finally, have fun
learning English!
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