{"id":73991,"date":"2024-08-16T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-16T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/?p=73991"},"modified":"2024-08-18T08:13:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T08:13:22","slug":"should-i-write-task-2-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/should-i-write-task-2-first\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS Energy 1408: Should I Write Task 2 First?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which essay should you tackle first on the IELTS Writing exam?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This must be decided before test day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to have a clear idea of what you will do and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we&#8217;ll cover what you should consider when deciding how to write your IELTS essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Should I Write Task 2 First? - IELTS Energy Podcast 1408\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qL66qs9RBqI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-today-s-question\"><strong>Today&#8217;s question<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many students have asked us about which essay to write first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we tackle this question on the podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have always had the question if we should start with task 2 during the test, as it is longer and values more. Thank you. -Edwin Fabian<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Edwin is correct that Task 2 is worth more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are a few things to consider when deciding which to write first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-recommendation-start-with-task-1\"><strong>Our recommendation: Start with Task 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend starting with Task 1 because it is easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t take a lot of brain power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/ielts-1313-use-this-less-common-academic-ielts-vocabulary\/\">Academic Task 1 essays<\/a>, you&#8217;re just reporting numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For General, you&#8217;re writing a letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is much easier than what you have to do for Task 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you write Task 2 first, you may find yourself drained before beginning Task 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strategies Created By a Former Examiner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Keys-IELTS-Score-Increase-Guarantee-logo-image-compressed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33753\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Keys-IELTS-Score-Increase-Guarantee-logo-image-compressed.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Keys-IELTS-Score-Increase-Guarantee-logo-image-compressed-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-Keys-IELTS-Score-Increase-Guarantee-logo-image-compressed-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-start-with-task-2\"><strong>When to start with Task 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How much each essay is worth shouldn&#8217;t affect your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are both worth enough that they can pull your score down significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You cannot skip Task 1 and do an excellent job on Task 2 expecting to get a good score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a lot of anxiety about Task 2, you may want to write it first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, it might be hard to focus on Task 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decide-before-test-day\"><strong>Decide before test day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is vital that you decide long before test day which essay you will write first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because you must practice doing it and timing yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have a very clear idea of how long it takes to write each exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you don&#8217;t want to waste one minute deciding this during the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a concrete reason for writing Task 1 first, practice that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-timing-for-task-1\"><strong>Timing for Task 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You must practice your timing well before test day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time for each essay must be followed strictly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/task-1-mistake-that-gives-you-a-4\/\">Task 1<\/a> should take no longer than 20 min for Task 1 and 40 min for Task 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is how you should break down the steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Planning<\/strong>: 2-3 min planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Writing<\/strong>: 14-16 min <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Checking<\/strong>: 2-3 min <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the entire essay, you should aim for 180 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examiners don&#8217;t count words but it will take about this many to accomplish the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-timing-for-task-2\"><strong>Timing for Task 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/ielts-energy-690-what-to-do-with-one-sided-task-2-questions\/\">Task 2<\/a> should take about 40 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This should be practiced long before test day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice writing both essays in one hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Task 2, we recommend the following timing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Planning<\/strong>: 5 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Writing<\/strong>: 30 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Checking<\/strong>: 5 min checking <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aim for 250-300 words for Task 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-takeaway\"><strong>Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend writing Task 1 first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/ielts-energy-1149-3-ways-to-change-anxiety-to-excitement-on-test-day\/\">if Task 2 gives you a lot of anxiety<\/a> you may want to write it first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you choose, it&#8217;s vital to know well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This way you can practice ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time yourself while writing essays for a few weeks before your test date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For all the strategies you need for IELTS, <a href=\"http:\/\/allearsenglish.com\/keys\">sign up for our online course! <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What questions do you have from today\u2019s episode?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please leave a comment below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which 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