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IELTS Writing Task 2: A Step-by-Step Plan for a Band 8 Essay

A simple 40-minute plan for IELTS Writing Task 2 — identify the question type, plan in five minutes, and write paragraphs that meet the Band 8 descriptors.

23 Sept 2026 2 min read

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