Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-01

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 6.0)

Dear…………..’

I hope you are doing well, actually i saw your advertisement that you want a teacher for your child to teach a language in Australia and i am interested in it. I know teaching skills is very crucial for child to build a better future and i have 3 years of experience in teaching English moreover i believe in discipline one of the best strength i have is that i try to teach child with love and patience. Although i create a comfortable place for child’s so that they can ask and clear doubts without any kind of fair with that i can take care of your child in the absence of you and i will take care so they can eat healthy food in addition to it i will teach good habits too. And if you have any inquiry regarding me i will add some contacts you can talk with them just to know about me. I really appreciate that you put effort to read my letter.

Regards,

Neha…..

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining your suitability, offering additional help, and stating your reasons for wanting the job. However, the development of these ideas is quite basic. For instance, while you mention your experience and patience, these points could be expanded with specific examples of how you have handled teaching situations in the past. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter, but it lacks the formal structure expected in a professional application. To improve, ensure each bullet point is developed into a full, well-supported paragraph rather than a single, dense block of text.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is coherent, but the lack of paragraphing makes it difficult to follow the progression of your ideas. You have used some cohesive devices like 'moreover', 'in addition to it', and 'although', but these are sometimes used mechanically or with incorrect punctuation. The flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by run-on structures. To reach a higher band, you should organize your letter into distinct paragraphs: one for the introduction, one for each bullet point, and a closing. This will help the reader navigate your arguments more effectively and improve the overall structure of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'advertisement', 'experience', and 'discipline'. However, there are several instances of word-choice errors and awkward phrasing, such as 'clear doubts without any kind of fair' (likely meaning 'fear') and 'in the absence of you'. The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid informal phrasing. Expanding your range of synonyms and using more sophisticated transitions will help you convey your points with greater professional impact.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent errors in grammar and punctuation that occasionally impede readability. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'teaching skills is very crucial'), missing articles (e.g., 'for child'), and incorrect pronoun usage. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with run-on sentences and improper capitalization of 'i'. While the meaning is generally clear, these persistent errors prevent the writing from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence construction, ensuring proper capitalization, and proofreading for subject-verb agreement will significantly improve the accuracy of your future writing.

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