Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-06

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 Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter for a job opportunity to teach your kids Indian language.

I think I am perfectly suitable for this job because I speck this language from childhood as well as I learned from school. Apart from this, this is my native language, so I know many easy tricks to learn it easily.

Furthermore, I am also good in childcare and household work, so if you want, I will take care of your child while you are on your work and do household work like cleaning, laundry, making food etc.

Moreover, it is my dream to come Australia for get better future opportunities and I also want to explore new places. I want to become a teacher in my life, so it is like dream comes true for me and I like to spend time with kids.

I hope you give me this opportunity to do my dream job. I am looking forward for your prompt response

Yours faithfully,

Rupinder Kaur.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You explain your suitability by mentioning your native language proficiency, offer additional help with childcare and household tasks, and provide clear reasons for wanting the job, such as your desire to travel to Australia and pursue a teaching career. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, although the opening 'Dear Sir or Madam' is slightly impersonal given the prompt specifies a 'couple'. Overall, the ideas are relevant and the task requirements are fully met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific aspect of the prompt. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', and 'Apart from this' to link your ideas. While these transitions are functional, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that the progression between sentences feels more natural rather than mechanical. The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure supports the reader's understanding of your message.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your message clearly. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'speck' (should be 'speak'), 'do household work' (better as 'perform household chores'), and 'come Australia' (should be 'come to Australia'). You rely on fairly simple language throughout. To reach a higher band, you should aim to incorporate more precise vocabulary related to teaching and professional experience, such as 'fluency', 'pedagogical', or 'domestic responsibilities', rather than relying on general terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, including 'I am writing this letter for a job opportunity' (should be 'to apply for'), 'I learned from school' (should be 'learned at school'), and 'it is like dream comes true' (should be 'a dream come true'). Additionally, there are minor punctuation and article errors throughout. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles would significantly improve your accuracy.

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