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Band 2.5

Topic: You have just started a new sport. Write an email to your English-speaking friend, Sam. In your email, you should: Say what the new sport is and why you chose it. Describe the equipment or clothes you need. Invite Sam to come and watch you play next week. Word count: 100 – 120 words.

Hi Sam, I hope you’re doing well! I’m writing to tell you that I’ve
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 started a new sport: badminton. I chose it because I wanted to be more active, and since I spend a lot of time studying, I needed something to help me relax. It’s actually quite easy to get started. I only needed to buy a good racket and some comfortable trainers. The club provides the shuttlecocks, so it’s not too expensive! I’ve been
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 twice a week, and I feel much stronger already. My team has a small match at the local sports
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 next Saturday afternoon. Would you like to come and watch? We could grab a coffee
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! Best, [Your Name]

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task response
The essay covers the task: it states the new sport, why it was chosen, equipment, and an invite. However, the word count goes beyond 120 words. Aim for 100–120 words so you meet the task limit.
coherence cohesion
The text has a clear flow. It uses a greeting and a closing, and ideas are in logical order, with simple links between ideas.
structure
Try to use slightly shorter sentences and fewer long phrases. Keep each idea to one line to stay within the word limit.
content
The main ideas are supported with concrete details (practice twice a week, local match, gear). This helps the reader see your progress.
development
Consider adding a short closing sentence that invites Sam to respond, and maybe mention a time or place for meet-up if Sam wants to join.
content
All required points are present: sport, reason, gear, practice plan, and an invite.
language
Good use of simple, clear sentences that are easy to understand.
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To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

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