Author: IELTS Research

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher.

Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

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SAMPLE ANSWER

Learning is an ongoing process. The one who stops learning is the one who gets old. Some people believe that to learn it is very important to have a teacher, whereas others are of the opinion that one does not requires a teacher to learn something. In my opinion, teacher plays a very important role in learning during early stage, however with time, one can learn  things on his/her own.

Teachers surely play a crucial role in the process of learning. Firstly, a teacher has adequate knowledge to make subjects easier for the students and also teach them in a more effective way. For instance, a particular student might be weak in some subjects but a teacher makes learning the subject more fun and teaching them according to their mental capacity. Even more, some children can learn better in groups. A class proves beneficial for such students as it provides them with the point of view of many others.

On the other hand, with the coming of technology, many universities provide online courses such that students can learn varied topics on their own. This has proved as a boon for those who are too shy to attend classes because of their age or are not able to pay the tuition fee. Even more, learning things by oneself often provides students with more knowledge as compared to one imparted by teachers.

Overall, in my opinion, teachers role in the younger years of learning can never be taken away, however, self learning is a more effective way of learning in the later years of life.

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You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Some people think that schools should admit students on the basis of their academic abilities, while others are of the opinion that schools must allow students of different cadre to sit together and learn.

Discuss both views and state your opinion.

Write at least 250 words.

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SAMPLE ANSWER

Schools are the learning place for students, a place where they develop new skills and improve on their already existing skills. However, there are opinions that schools must give admissions to students on the basis of their academic accomplishments while some are of the belief that mixed ability classes are more beneficial for development of children. In my opinion, mixed classes are more beneficial then classified classes.

Admittedly, streaming students is more beneficial to students as well as teachers. For teachers, separating students facilitates effective teaching as all the students sitting are on their toes to learn new topics. Even more, students can learn difficult topics and teachers can go ahead with providing in depth knowledge to students.

However, it is mixed classes that the all round development of a child takes place. It is because a mixed class tend to have the best academic student as well as the best football player. Interaction between these two students will help both of them, to improve on a facet that they are weak in. Even more, a streamed class tends to create the feeling in minds of students that they are less or more than others. This feeling in young minds is not a healthy approach in their upbringing.

Overall, streamed classes are beneficial for students who are interested in merely studies and also help teachers to provide effective teaching. However, in my opinion, it is in mixed classes versatile development of a child takes place, helping him/her in later years of life.

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