Level B2 (approx. band 5.5-6.5) · Academic and General Training "To what extent do you agree or disagree?" is one of the most common Task 2 instructions. Yet many essays say "I agree" in the introduction, argue the other side in the body, and end with "it depends". The reader cannot find a clear position. In this episode: • Three positions you can take • Keeping the position clear throughout • Partial agreement done well • A reliable structure • Model • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • any position can score well if it is clear and well supported. • your opinion appears in the introduction, guides every topic sentence and returns in the conclusion. • partial agreement needs a clear dividing line, stated in the thesis. • a concession is one or two sentences, followed straight away by your own view. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.