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 Sir or Madam,

My name is Osahon Abigail. I came across an advertisement while surfing the internet a few days ago. The advertisement stated your family needing an Australian teacher for your two children. I am writing to offer my teaching services to your family.

I will be very suitable for the job as I have been an Australian language teacher for the past 5 years. I have taught local individuals and foreigners. I have had a very high success rate from time immemorial, and you can check my portfolio which is attached to this letter.

If I am given the opportunity to teach your children, I promise to be very dedicated. I can also teach the family a bit of the Australian culture. This will help enhance the understanding of the language.

I am not only dedicated, I am also a lover of children and Australian culture. I always find an opportunity to pass my knowledge to individuals, especially foreigners.

Thank you very much for your time, I hope to get feedback from your family in due time.

Yours faithfully,

Osahon Abigail

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You explained your suitability by highlighting your five years of experience, mentioned your ability to teach Australian culture, and provided reasons for wanting the job, such as your love for children. However, the response is slightly repetitive, particularly regarding your passion for teaching. To reach a higher band, ensure that each bullet point is developed with more specific detail rather than repeating similar sentiments. For example, you could have elaborated on specific teaching methods or why you are particularly interested in this specific family's advertisement.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate different ideas. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'If I am given the opportunity' and 'I am not only dedicated, I am also', which help the flow. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more naturally, ensuring that the progression of ideas feels smoother throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'advertisement', 'services', 'portfolio', and 'dedicated'. There are no significant spelling errors, and the meaning is always clear. However, the vocabulary is somewhat basic and lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. Phrases like 'from time immemorial' are used incorrectly in this context, as they imply a very long, ancient history rather than a professional track record. Focus on using more precise collocations and professional terminology relevant to teaching.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, and your grammar is generally accurate. Most sentences are error-free, which allows the reader to follow your message without difficulty. There are minor issues, such as 'your family needing' which should be 'your family needs' or 'your family is looking for'. While you have good control, you should aim to incorporate a wider variety of complex grammatical structures, such as conditional sentences or passive voice, to demonstrate greater flexibility and reach a higher band score.

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