Many scientists and linguists predict that all people will choose to speak the same global language in the future. How far do you agree or disagree with this prediction?
Sample Response
The notion that a single global language will become universally adopted is a topic of ongoing debate among scientists and linguists. While some argue that such a phenomenon is likely to occur, I find myself in disagreement with this prediction due to the persistence of cultural diversity and the intrinsic value of linguistic heritage.
Firstly, the idea of a universally chosen global language overlooks the rich cultural diversity that defines humanity and that is why will not be accepted by nations. Language is deeply intertwined with culture, and it serves as a vessel for expressing unique cultural identities, traditions, and historical narratives. The world is a mosaic of distinct cultures, each with its own languages that have evolved over centuries, and people would not sacrifice their languages and traditions for the sake of a global language. For example, during the colonial period, authorities tried to push their languages to the locals. Despite their popularity, they have not been able to diminish people's deeply rooted connections with their local languages.
Secondly, language embodies a sense of identity and belonging for communities around the world, and that is why it is impossible to erase local languages and impose a global language on all nationalities. The preservation of linguistic heritage is crucial in maintaining the connections between generations and anchoring individuals to their roots. The loss of indigenous languages has often been associated with the weakening of cultural bonds and the diminishment of traditional knowledge. For instance, the revitalization efforts of languages like Maori in New Zealand and Welsh in Wales underscore the importance of preserving linguistic diversity to safeguard cultural heritage.
In conclusion, while the prospect of a single global language may seem appealing in terms of communication efficiency, it disregards the intricate interplay between language, culture, and identity. Therefore, linguistic diversity and cultural heritage will keep prevailing and despite the popularity of a few global languages, most people keep communicating in their mother tongue.
IELTS Writing Correction
- 1. Use direct wording Original: find myself in disagreement with Suggested revision: disagree with Why it matters: The direct verb is clearer and less wordy.
- 2. Remove redundant wording Original: universally chosen global language Suggested revision: single global language Why it matters: 'Universally' and 'global' overlap, while 'single' preserves the intended meaning.
- 3. Fix the collocation Original: push their languages to the locals Suggested revision: impose their languages on local people Why it matters: Languages are 'imposed on' people rather than 'pushed to' them.
- 4. Use a natural collocation Original: people's deeply rooted connections with their local languages Suggested revision: people's deeply rooted connection to their local languages Why it matters: 'Connection to a language' is the more natural collocation here.
- 5. Refer to people Original: impose a global language on all nationalities Suggested revision: impose a global language on people of all nationalities Why it matters: A nationality is a category, so the language would be imposed on people rather than on nationalities themselves.
- 6. Fix the preposition Original: in Suggested revision: for Why it matters: 'Crucial for' is the natural pattern before a gerund describing purpose.
- 7. Choose natural wording Original: diminishment Suggested revision: erosion Why it matters: 'Erosion' is a more idiomatic noun for the gradual loss described here.
- 8. Clarify the relationship Original: the revitalization efforts of languages like Maori in New Zealand and Welsh in Wales Suggested revision: efforts to revitalize languages such as Maori in New Zealand and Welsh in Wales Why it matters: People revitalize languages, so the revised structure expresses the relationship more clearly.
- 9. Sentence rewrite Original: Firstly, the idea of a universally chosen global language overlooks the rich cultural diversity that defines humanity and that is why will not be accepted by nations. Suggested revision: Firstly, the idea of a single global language overlooks the rich cultural diversity that defines humanity, which is why nations are unlikely to accept it. Why it matters: The original second clause lacks a subject and has an unclear reference.
- 10. Sentence rewrite Original: Despite their popularity, they have not been able to diminish people's deeply rooted connections with their local languages. Suggested revision: Although the colonial languages became widespread, they did not diminish people's deeply rooted connections to their local languages. Why it matters: Naming the colonial languages resolves the ambiguous references in 'their' and 'they'.
- 11. Sentence rewrite Original: Therefore, linguistic diversity and cultural heritage will keep prevailing and despite the popularity of a few global languages, most people keep communicating in their mother tongue. Suggested revision: Therefore, linguistic diversity and cultural heritage will continue to prevail, and despite the popularity of a few global languages, most people will continue to communicate in their mother tongues. Why it matters: The revision makes the future-time verbs consistent and coordinates the clauses clearly.
Suggested Rewrites
- find myself in disagreement with disagree with
- universally chosen global language single global language
- push their languages to the locals impose their languages on local people
- people's deeply rooted connections with their local languages people's deeply rooted connection to their local languages
- impose a global language on all nationalities impose a global language on people of all nationalities
- in for
Why this response received Band 8.0
The response presents a clear, sustained disagreement and supports it with relevant discussion of culture, identity, and language-preservation examples. Its main limitation is that the two central arguments overlap considerably, while a few awkward or incomplete constructions reduce precision. The highest-priority improvement is to distinguish the reasons more sharply and refine the small number of syntactic and collocational lapses.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
The prediction is addressed directly through a clear position and well-developed reasons supported by relevant examples.
Make the two main reasons more distinct, for example by separating resistance based on identity from practical barriers to universal adoption.
Coherence and Cohesion
The argument progresses clearly from the stated position through two logically sequenced body paragraphs to a consistent conclusion.
Reduce repeated causal framing such as 'that is why' and create a sharper conceptual transition between cultural diversity and linguistic heritage.
Lexical Resource
Vocabulary is wide-ranging and often precise, with effective language for culture and identity, though a few collocations are unnatural.
Refine expressions such as 'push their languages to the locals' and 'will keep prevailing' to maintain natural precision throughout.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
A wide range of complex sentences is handled accurately overall, with only occasional non-impeding structural errors.
Correct omitted subjects and overloaded coordination, especially in 'that is why will not be accepted' and the final sentence.
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IELTS Writing Task 2
Many scientists and linguists predict that all people will choose to speak the same global language in the future. How far do you agree or disagree with this prediction?
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