Should Schools Force Students to Learn Languages? — 20.03.2026

Task 2 Topic

Some people believe that not all students have a natural ability for learning other languages, so schools should not force them to learn new languages.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

1Task analysis

Item	Detail
Essay type	Opinion (agree / disagree — to what extent)
Main topic	Whether foreign languages should be optional at school because some students lack natural talent
Keywords	natural ability · learning other languages · schools · should not force · new languages
Task focus	Decide whether language learning should be compulsory at school even for students without natural ability
Required position	Say clearly how far you agree or disagree and keep the same position in every paragraph
Plain-English meaning	Some students are not good at languages. Should schools stop making them study foreign languages?
Hidden trap	The statement contains a reason (not all students have a natural ability) and a conclusion (schools should not force them). You can accept the reason but reject the conclusion
Chosen stance	Disagree. Foreign languages are an essential skill for all, and language ability is largely developed through good teaching, so schools should adapt rather than exempt students
Main-idea plan	BP1 → foreign languages are essential for future careers and global communication · BP2 → ability is developed through practice; schools should adapt teaching instead of exempting students

2Idea generation

Body 1 — Languages as an essential life skill

Languages are essential for careers and communication ✓ strongest
Learning a language builds cultural understanding
Students cannot predict future needs dự phòng

Body 2 — Ability can be developed

Ability develops through practice and good teaching ✓ strongest
Schools can offer different levels and methods
Exempting students lowers expectations dự phòng

✓ strongest = ý dùng trong bài mẫu · dự phòng = ý thay thế, không có trong bài mẫu.

3Skeleton

Introduction

General statement: Languages = core subject
Paraphrased task: Rewrite: untalented students should not be required
Thesis: Disagree — two reasons

Body 1: Languages essential → careers, communication, cultural understanding

Body 2: Ability develops → adapt levels and methods, not exemption

Conclusion: Restate the opinion → summarise both reasons → final thought

4Plan & write your paragraphs

How to use: Read the main idea, tap the cue words to add them to the box, then write your own sentence. Your essay is built automatically at the bottom and saved in this browser.

Introduction(45–60 words)

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Goal: Topic → rewrite the statement → give your opinion.

General statement

Main idea: Languages = core subject

Starter: In an increasingly globalised … ·

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Paraphrased task

Main idea: Rewrite: untalented students should not be required

Starter: However, some people argue … ·

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Thesis

Main idea: Disagree — two reasons

Starter: I disagree with this … ·

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Body Paragraph 1 — Languages as an essential life skill(90–110 words)

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Goal: Reason 1: explain it and give an example.

Topic sentence

Main idea: Essential skill for all

Starter: The main reason I … ·

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Explanation 1

Main idea: Employers expect English

Starter: Many employers now expect … ·

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Example

Main idea: Receptionist earns more

Starter: For example, a hotel … ·

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Explanation 2

Main idea: Understand other cultures

Starter: Learning another language also … ·

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Link

Main idea: Exemption limits opportunities

Starter: Therefore, allowing some students … ·

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Body Paragraph 2 — Ability can be developed(90–110 words)

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Goal: Reason 2: explain it and give an example.

Topic sentence

Main idea: Ability is not fixed

Starter: In addition, language ability … ·

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Explanation 1

Main idea: Practice beats talent

Starter: Although some learners pick … ·

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Example

Main idea: Games, songs, conversations

Starter: For instance, students who … ·

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Explanation 2

Main idea: Groups by level

Starter: Schools can also divide … ·

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Link

Main idea: Adapt, not excuse

Starter: As a result, instead … ·

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Conclusion(35–50 words)

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Goal: Repeat your opinion, sum up both reasons, final thought. No new ideas!

Restated thesis

Main idea: Disagree

Starter: In conclusion, I disagree … ·

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Summary

Main idea: Essential + progress possible

Starter: Languages are an essential … ·

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Final thought

Main idea: Adapt, not exempt

Starter: Schools should therefore adapt … ·

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📝 My essay

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5Language bank (Band 5.5-6.5)

Mỗi đoạn có bảng collocation riêng. ✓ = có trong bài mẫu · + = cụm mở rộng để học viên tự dùng. 5.5 = nền tảng · 6.5 = nâng band.

Introduction

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
an increasingly globalised world	noun phrase	thế giới ngày càng toàn cầu hoá	6.5	✓
foreign languages	adj + noun	ngoại ngữ	5.5	✓
a core subject	adj + noun	môn học chính	5.5	✓
a natural talent for	noun phrase	năng khiếu bẩm sinh về	6.5	✓
required to study	passive phrase	bị yêu cầu học	5.5	✓

Body Paragraph 1 — Languages as an essential life skill

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
an essential skill	adj + noun	kỹ năng thiết yếu	5.5	✓
regardless of talent	prep phrase	bất kể năng khiếu	6.5	✓
basic English	adj + noun	tiếng Anh cơ bản	5.5	✓
small local businesses	noun phrase	doanh nghiệp nhỏ địa phương	5.5	✓
foreign customers	adj + noun	khách hàng nước ngoài	5.5	✓
a tourist area	noun + noun	khu du lịch	5.5	✓
understand different cultures	verb + noun	hiểu các nền văn hoá khác	5.5	✓
ways of thinking	noun phrase	cách suy nghĩ	6.5	✓
limit their future opportunities	verb phrase	hạn chế cơ hội tương lai	6.5	✓

Body Paragraph 2 — Ability can be developed

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
language ability	noun + noun	năng lực ngôn ngữ	5.5	✓
make progress	verb + noun	tiến bộ	5.5	✓
effective teaching	adj + noun	giảng dạy hiệu quả	6.5	✓
pick up new words	verb phrase	tiếp thu từ mới	6.5	✓
suitable methods	adj + noun	phương pháp phù hợp	5.5	✓
struggle with grammar	verb phrase	gặp khó khăn với ngữ pháp	6.5	✓
real conversations	adj + noun	hội thoại thực tế	5.5	✓
according to their level	prep phrase	theo trình độ	5.5	✓
adapt their teaching	verb phrase	điều chỉnh cách dạy	6.5	✓

Conclusion

Collocation	Form	Vietnamese	Band	Bài mẫu
In conclusion	linker	tóm lại	5.5	✓
natural ability	adj + noun	năng lực bẩm sinh	5.5	✓
every student's future	noun phrase	tương lai của mọi học sinh	5.5	✓
suitable teaching	adj + noun	cách dạy phù hợp	6.5	✓
exempt students	verb + noun	miễn cho học sinh	6.5	✓

Useful structures

Although + clause, + main clause (concession)
Noun, which + verb …, + main verb (non-defining relative clause)
If + present, + will / can + verb (conditional for results)
This means that + clause (explaining a consequence)
… be + past participle (passive voice for processes and policies)

6Self-check before you submit

Task Response: Clear position (Disagree) in the thesis, kept in both body paragraphs and restated in the conclusion; every reason is explained and supported by a realistic exampleCoherence & Cohesion: One reason per body paragraph, both supporting the same position; linkers In conclusion, In addition, For example, For instance, As a result, Therefore, However, althoughLexical Resource: Topic collocations from the Language bank; paraphrase the key words of the question (natural ability, learning other languages, schools)Grammar: Mix simple and complex sentences (although, which, if, passive); check articles and verb formsFit for band: Realistic examples, no invented statistics, about 270–300 words in total

7🔒 Model Essay (Band 6.5)

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