Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-11-09

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have seen an advertisement from a couple, who live in Australia, for someone to teach their two children your language for a year. Write a letter to the couple. In your letter

• explain why you think you would be suitable for the job
• say what else you could do for the family
• give your reasons for wanting the job

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .................. ,

Student answer (Band 5.0)

Dear sir or madam,

I am writing this letter to inform you about that I was read your advertisement in newspaper.

I read that you were finding a teacher who are teach your children for a year. I am happy to say that i am suitable for this post. I have good experienced in teaching field. I was clear my B.Sc degree from Gujarat University. Then i was joining the R.K University as lecturer. I have experienced in this University about

the 10 year. So I think that I will be suitable for this post.

I give some other benefits, if you would choose me for this post . I will be teach hindi language to other family members.

This role perfectly aligns with my personal and professional aspiration.I genuinely me

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.0

You identify the teaching role and give relevant reasons for your suitability, including your B.Sc. degree and ten years as a university lecturer. You also offer to teach Hindi to other family members. However, the response addresses the task only partially: your reason for wanting the job is introduced with “This role perfectly aligns with my personal and professional aspiration” but is not explained, and the letter ends mid-sentence (“I genuinely me…”). The family’s needs and what you could contribute beyond language lessons are also only briefly covered. The response is 131 words, below the required 150. Develop each requested point with specific details and complete the letter so the couple can understand your motivation and offer clearly.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has some organisation: you move from your application and qualifications to an additional offer, then begin to explain your motivation. Paragraph breaks help distinguish these points. However, there is no clear overall progression because the final paragraph is unfinished, and the reason for wanting the job is not developed. Connections between ideas are limited, with repeated use of “I” and “I think,” while “So” provides only a basic link between your experience and suitability. The opening also does not lead smoothly into the details. To improve, use a clear sequence that covers suitability, other help for the family, and motivation, with simple linking phrases and a complete closing.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some vocabulary relevant to the situation, including “advertisement,” “lecturer,” “suitable,” and “personal and professional aspiration.” This gives the reader a basic understanding of your experience and purpose. However, the range is limited, and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate or unclear, such as “good experienced,” “clear my B.Sc degree,” and “finding a teacher.” These expressions make parts of the letter difficult to interpret. There is also repetition of “post” and “suitable.” Aim for more natural phrases such as “teaching experience,” “completed my degree,” and “looking for a tutor,” and use precise language to describe your teaching skills and motivation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and longer sentence forms, for example, “I have good experienced in teaching field” and “I read that you were finding a teacher who are teach your children for a year.” However, the longer structures are often faulty, and errors in verb forms, agreement, articles, and sentence construction can make meaning unclear. Examples include “who are teach,” “I was read,” and “I was joining.” Capitalisation and punctuation are also inconsistent, as in the lowercase “i” and the spacing before full stops. Use straightforward, accurate sentences first—for example, “I read your advertisement in the newspaper” and “I have taught at this university for ten years”—then add more varied structures once these patterns are secure.

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