IELTS Writing Task 2: 10 Common Topics with Wordlists
This document provides the 10 most common IELTS Writing Task 2 topics, each with a curated list
of 20 high-level words and phrases. These words, including academic language chunks, are ideal
for achieving a Lexical Resource band score of 8+.
Education
1. Curriculum
2. Pedagogy
3. Cognitive development
4. Critical thinking
5. Literacy
6. Curriculum design
7. Educational attainment
8. Student engagement
9. Pedagogical approach
10. Assessment methods
11. Vocational training
12. Academic performance
13. Holistic education
14. Knowledge acquisition
15. Socioeconomic factors
16. Interdisciplinary
17. Remote learning
18. Standardized testing
19. Student-centric
20. Teaching methodologies
Health and Fitness
1. Well-being
2. Lifestyle choices
3. Preventative measures
4. Nutritional habits
5. Mental health
6. Physical fitness
7. Obesity
8. Chronic diseases
9. Healthcare system
10. Public health campaigns
11. Epidemiology
12. Sedentary lifestyle
13. Holistic approach
14. Medical intervention
15. Stress management
16. Cardiovascular health
17. Health awareness
18. Exercise regimen
19. Balanced diet
20. Health outcomes
Environment
1. Sustainability
2. Greenhouse gases
3. Climate change
4. Renewable energy
5. Biodiversity
6. Ecosystem
7. Carbon footprint
8. Environmental impact
9. Deforestation
10. Conservation
11. Pollution control
12. Environmental degradation
13. Eco-friendly
14. Natural resources
15. Global warming
16. Waste management
17. Conservation efforts
18. Carbon emissions
19. Ecosystem balance
20. Environmental policies
Technology and Society
1. Digital transformation
2. Artificial intelligence
3. Automation
4. Cybersecurity
5. Technological advancements
6. Social media
7. Data privacy
8. Online communication
9. Digital divide
10. Technological dependency
11. Internet of Things (IoT)
12. Ethical considerations
13. Innovation
14. Virtual reality
15. Big data
16. Digital literacy
17. Online platforms
18. Social isolation
19. Technology-driven
20. Privacy concerns
Crime and Punishment
1. Criminal justice system
2. Rehabilitation
3. Recidivism
4. Deterrence
5. Juvenile delinquency
6. Crime prevention
7. Prisons
8. Sentencing
9. Legal framework
10. Restorative justice
11. Capital punishment
12. Criminal behavior
13. Correctional facilities
14. Law enforcement
15. Law-abiding citizens
16. Anti-social behavior
17. Felony
18. Prosecution
19. Rehabilitation programs
20. Punitive measures
Globalization
1. Global interconnectedness
2. Cultural homogenization
3. Economic integration
4. International trade
5. Multinational corporations
6. Cultural diversity
7. Global markets
8. Outsourcing
9. Global workforce
10. Technological diffusion
11. Immigration
12. Cross-border collaboration
13. Economic disparity
14. Global economy
15. Transnationalism
16. Consumerism
17. Free trade
18. Migration
19. Global governance
20. Localization
Government and Politics
1. Governance
2. Political ideologies
3. Democracy
4. Public policy
5. Electoral system
6. Political stability
7. Bureaucracy
8. Civil rights
9. Political corruption
10. Public sector
11. Legislative body
12. Political participation
13. Rule of law
14. Government accountability
15. Electoral reforms
16. Political polarization
17. Civil liberties
18. Policy-making
19. Administrative efficiency
20. Sovereignty
Poverty and Inequality
1. Socioeconomic status
2. Income inequality
3. Wealth disparity
4. Social welfare
5. Marginalized communities
6. Economic injustice
7. Affordable housing
8. Minimum wage
9. Unemployment
10. Poverty alleviation
11. Social safety net
12. Homelessness
13. Inequitable distribution
14. Economic mobility
15. Living standards
16. Financial assistance
17. Welfare programs
18. Underprivileged
19. Economic inequality
20. Social inequality
Media and Advertising
1. Media literacy
2. Consumer behavior
3. Marketing strategies
4. Advertising campaigns
5. Mass media
6. Brand awareness
7. Target audience
8. Consumerism
9. Persuasive techniques
10. Media influence
11. Stereotyping
12. Commercialization
13. Consumer rights
14. Public relations
15. Sensationalism
16. Media bias
17. Social influence
18. Viral marketing
19. Product placement
20. Image manipulation
Family and Relationships
1. Interpersonal relationships
2. Parenting
3. Family dynamics
4. Emotional support
5. Domestic violence
6. Family structure
7. Marriage equality
8. Child development
9. Cohabitation
10. Gender roles
11. Work-life balance
12. Parental responsibilities
13. Family-oriented
14. Relationship counseling
15. Single-parent families
16. Marital satisfaction
17. Family planning
18. Family cohesion
19. Generational gap
20. Household responsibilities
