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The question · IELTS Writing — Task 2 (Academic essay)
Some people believe that mobile phones should be banned in schools because they distract students from learning. Others argue that mobile phones are a useful learning tool when used responsibly. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
A sample answer (252 words)
In recent years, the use of mobile phones in schools has become a topic of debate. While some people think that these devices should be completely banned because they distract pupils, others believe they can support learning if managed well. In my opinion, a balanced approach is the best solution. On the one hand, there are clear reasons to limit phones in classrooms. Students often check social media or play games during lessons, which reduces their concentration. For example, a student who is messaging friends cannot fully follow the teacher's explanation, and this may lower their grades over time. Moreover, phones can be used for cheating in exams, which is unfair to other learners. On the other hand, mobile phones are also powerful learning tools. They give students instant access to dictionaries, educational videos and research materials. A learner who does not understand a word can look it up immediately instead of waiting. In addition, many schools now use apps for homework and quizzes, so a total ban would remove these benefits. In conclusion, although mobile phones can distract students, I believe banning them completely is not the answer. Schools should instead create clear rules, such as allowing phones only for specific tasks, so that the advantages are kept while the disadvantages are reduced.
The feedback AlmiPTE produces
Evaluation
Subscribe →Overall band
6.5
Competent
252 words
36 min spent
~ 3 min to read
The response fully answers the task with a clear, consistent opinion and well-organised paragraphs, supporting a strong Task Achievement and Coherence score of 7. Lexical Resource and Grammatical Range sit at 6 due to fairly common vocabulary, some repetition, and limited structural variety. Averaging the four criteria gives an overall band of 6.5.
What worked
- Clear position stated up front and held consistently to the conclusion.
- Both views genuinely developed with relevant, easy-to-follow examples.
- Strong paragraph structure with effective signposting between ideas.
Improvement opportunities
- Widen vocabulary range and reduce repetition of 'students' and 'phones'.
- Vary complex sentence structures to show more grammatical range.
- Extend examples with a specific consequence to deepen task development.
Task Achievement
Band 7.0You address both views and give a clear personal opinion in the introduction, which you maintain throughout — exactly what a 'discuss both views and give your own opinion' task requires. Both sides are developed with relevant reasons and examples. To push toward Band 8, extend your examples a little further and make your final position even more specific.
From your response
- “"In my opinion, a balanced approach is the best solution."”
Coherence & Cohesion
Band 7.0The essay is logically organised with a clear introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion. Cohesive devices such as 'On the one hand', 'Moreover' and 'In addition' guide the reader well. Paragraphing is appropriate. Occasionally the linking is slightly mechanical; vary it to sound more natural.
From your response
- “"On the one hand, there are clear reasons to limit phones..."”
Lexical Resource
Band 6.0Vocabulary is adequate and mostly accurate for the topic ('concentration', 'educational videos', 'research materials'), but it stays fairly common and is sometimes repetitive — 'students/pupils/learners' and 'phones' recur often. Introduce more precise, less common collocations (e.g. 'impair concentration', 'academic integrity') to lift this score.
From your response
- “"reduces their concentration"”
- “"powerful learning tools"”
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
Band 6.0You use a mix of simple and complex sentences with generally good control. There are a few minor slips and a tendency to rely on the same complex structure ('A learner who...'). Greater variety in sentence forms — conditionals, relative clauses, and the occasional inversion — plus tighter article use would raise the band.
From your response
- “"A learner who does not understand a word can look it up immediately"”
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