Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-16
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 Ma,
Regarding the online advertisement for the position of a language teacher for the period of a year, I am writing to show my interest and how best I am for this job.
For a period of two years, I taught as a language tutor to over two thousand students. With my experience over these years, I always give my best to help my students to be their best. I have been promoted at my previous workplace, where I taught the Igbo language to fifty students, of whom over ninety percent speak the Igbo language fluently. With my success rate and how impactful I am to my students, I am suitable for this job.
If employed, I can also be useful in some aspect in your home. I am good in house cleaning and fumigation, and I have eight months of experience in house cleaning, which will be beneficial to your home, ma.
One of the main reasons for wanting this job is a way i can teach people my language and how good the Igbo language is. Also i will like to use this job as means to save up for my next academic career.
I hope my request is considerd and granted.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The letter covers all three bullet points: your suitability, additional help, and your reasons for applying. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, although the salutation 'Dear Ma' is slightly unusual; 'Dear Mr and Mrs [Surname]' or 'Dear Sir/Madam' would be more standard. The ideas are relevant and clearly presented. To improve, ensure you expand slightly more on how your teaching experience specifically benefits children, as the current focus is heavily on your past adult students. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized with clear paragraphing, each focusing on a specific requirement of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'If employed', and 'Also', which help the flow of information. However, the transition between ideas could be smoother; for instance, the jump from teaching experience to house cleaning is quite abrupt. Using more varied linking words or phrases would help connect your points more naturally. The progression of ideas is clear, and the letter is easy to follow throughout.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'advertisement', 'fluently', 'impactful', and 'beneficial'. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'how best I am for this job' (should be 'how suitable I am') and 'academic career' (perhaps 'academic pursuits' or 'studies'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for a higher band. Incorporating more sophisticated collocations would enhance the quality of your writing.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'I hope my request is considerd' (spelling and passive voice error: 'considered') and 'I will like to use' (should be 'I would like to use'). Additionally, there are some punctuation and capitalization slips, such as the lowercase 'i' in the final paragraph. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent capitalization will improve your accuracy.
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