Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-05

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 6.5)

Dear Mr/Mrs. Sharma,

I am writing this letter regarding your online post for a Punjabi tutor for your children. I have keen interest in applying for the position.

Starting with my qualifications, I believe, I am highly-qualified and experienced to get the job owing to my three years of experience in teaching the language in an elementary school. Additionally, I have a master degree in the field which makes me a great candidate for the employment.

Considering you are in Australia, I can be really flexible for you. I can conduct the lessons anytime, does not matter if it is day or night in India. What’s more, I can reduce my tuitions to half for the second kid since I will teach them together.

Furthermore, this job is the best fit for me as of now because I am on my maternity leave. This position will not only helps me in utilizing my time in a productive way but also increases my experience. Therefore, I would really appreciate if you will consider my application.

I look forward to your swift response.

Yours Sincerely,

Komal.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained your suitability by highlighting your teaching experience and qualifications. You also proposed additional help, such as flexible scheduling and a discount, and provided a clear personal reason for seeking the job (maternity leave). The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for instance, you could elaborate on what specific teaching methods you would use for the children to make your application even more compelling.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter follows a logical structure with clear paragraphing. You use transition signals such as 'Starting with', 'Additionally', 'Furthermore', and 'Therefore' to guide the reader through your points. While the flow is generally smooth, some of the cohesive devices feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary the way you link your sentences and ensure that the progression between ideas feels more natural. The use of referencing is generally accurate, and the letter maintains a consistent focus on the task requirements from start to finish.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'qualifications', 'elementary school', and 'utilizing'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'reduce my tuitions to half' (should be 'reduce my tuition fees by half') and 'master degree' (should be 'master's degree'). While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the response from reaching a higher band. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and ensure that you are using the correct terminology for professional contexts.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'does not matter if it is' (should be 'regardless of whether it is') and 'this position will not only helps me' (should be 'will not only help me'). Additionally, there is a minor punctuation error in the opening salutation ('Mr/Mrs. Sharma'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not cause difficulty for the reader. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of modal verbs in complex structures.

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