Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-11

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,

I am writing to indicate my interest in respect of an advert for the position of a private language teacher for your kids.

I am highly interested in this job offer, which is to teach your children my language for a period of a year. With my six years of teaching experience both in private and public schools and with the amount of impact I have had on the students I have taught and tutored over the years, I am suitable for this job. I have lectured over thirty students in Igbo language that is my native, of which all speaks Igbo fluently.

Apart from being a teacher to your kids, I can also be helpful in house chores and running some errands for the family. Having worked as an industrial cleaner for two years in one of the biggest companies in my country, Nigeria, I have much experience in cleaning.

As a language tutor, I have always wanted to teach many people how to speak, hear, and write my language regardless of their backgrounds or culture. Also, this job offer will give me the opportunity to make and save money for my application fee for my master's degree program in the United States.

I hope my letter is received in good faith and is taken into consideration.

Yours faithfully,

Uzodimma Caleb.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt effectively. You clearly explain your suitability through your teaching experience, offer additional help with household chores, and provide a personal reason for wanting the job. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter. To reach a higher band, ensure that the development of ideas is more balanced; for instance, the section on your cleaning experience is slightly less relevant to a teaching role than your pedagogical background. However, the purpose of the letter is clear throughout, and the requirements are fully met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a formal closing. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Apart from', 'Having worked as', and 'Also' to link your sentences. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more fluidly. The progression of ideas is logical, and the reader can easily follow your argument from start to finish.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'pedagogical', 'fluently', and 'tutored'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'indicate my interest in respect of an advert' (which is slightly unnatural) and 'lectured over thirty students' (where 'taught' would be more appropriate for children). While you successfully communicate your meaning, the vocabulary is generally functional rather than sophisticated. To improve, focus on using more precise collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'all speaks Igbo' (should be 'all speak') and 'an advert for the position of a private language teacher for your kids' (a bit informal). Punctuation is generally correct, and your meaning is never obscured by these errors. To achieve a higher band, you should aim to increase the frequency of error-free complex sentences and ensure subject-verb agreement is consistent throughout the text.

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