If you’re preparing for the IELTS exam, you know that the essay is one of the most difficult parts. The main reason is that we don’t write enough daily.
You could be asked to write about so many different essay topics, and it can be difficult to know where to start. To be prepared for the exam, you should have some hands-on practice.
So, I have compiled a list of 22 IELTS essay topics that you can write to practice. Make use of these topics to build a time management strategy, as well.
Topic 1
Many young people regularly change their jobs over the years. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Topic 2
Scientists agree that many people are eating too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that these problems can be solved by educating people to eat less junk food. Other people believe that education will not work. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Topic 3
Some people think that companies and private individuals should pay to clean up the pollution that they produce, not the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 4
Some people think that new technology always improves the lives of workers. Other people believe that it results in disadvantages for workers. Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Topic 5
Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Topic 6
Some people think that children should be sent to nursery school before they go to primary school, while others think it is better if they stay at home. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Topic 7
Some people think that the Internet makes a person more sociable, while others think it makes a person less sociable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Topic 8
Although more and more people read news on the internet, newspapers will remain the most important source of news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 9
People no longer use newspapers and television because The Internet plays the same role as them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 10
Some people believe that lowering the speed limit will lead to maximum road safety. Other people believe that there are many other ways to improve road safety. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Topic 11
People should focus more on solving problems related to the future, and should not spend time thinking about the past. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Topic 12
In many countries, prison is the most common solution for crimes. However, many think that better education is the most effective way to prevent people from committing further crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Topic 13
Some people think that in this modern world, getting old is entirely bad. However, other people believe that the life of old people is much better now than it was in the past.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Topic 14
It is not necessary to have access to the Internet to live a full life. What is your opinion?
Topic 15
Some people prefer to travel by car while others prefer to take the bicycle. Which of these do you prefer?
Topic 16
Some governments spend a lot of public money training up individuals to be successful in international sporting events. Some people believe that this money should be spent on things that will benefit the general public instead.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 17
Pollution and other environmental problems are resulting from the way that many countries are developing and becoming richer. Some think this cannot be avoided.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 18
Some people believe that employment over the age of 60 is not right and creates lots of problems. So people should retire after 60 and not work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Topic 19
Some people spend a lot of money on tickets to go to sporting or cultural events.
Do you think this is positive or negative development?
Topic 20
Some people believe that living and working in vertical cities where most buildings are tall is best, while others believe that living and working in horizontal cities where there are few tall buildings is better.
Discuss both opinions and give your own opinion.
Topic 21
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses in the local area. Others believe that local governments should allow people to build houses in the styles of their own choice.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Topic 22
The best way that a government can reduce traffic congestion in cities is to provide public transport free of cost to people 24/7 and 7 days a week. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
