A complete lesson on how to write an introduction paragraph for an IELTS essay. This lesson explains the content of the background statement and the thesis statement for an opinion essay. The techniques of writing the introduction can be used in all IELTS essays (both GT and AC). For model essays, tips and more lessons, please see my writing task 2 page: http://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/. You can learn all about the types of essays, linking words, band scores, 100 essay questions to practice from, essay length, model essays, using quotes etc.