Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-17
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. and Mrs. Smith,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to express my interest for the job of Hindi teacher for your kids.
I did my Masters in Social Science in India Culture with Hindi as one of the majors in my last semester. Because I am a native English speaker and learn Hindi from the beginner level so I know the issues occur while learning a new language. Additionally, being a bilingual I can easily communicate with your kids and explain all their queries. Apart from this, I have a certificate of teaching from National Language School of India which make me a better teacher.
Apart from teaching, I have a hobby of cooking Indian Food. I won the Master Chef 2023 in India for making delicious traditional cuisines. If you like, I could also help you making traditional Indian cuisine at home with limited resources.
Next month, I will move to Australia in Melbourne at your city to stay with my Aunt for a year. During my stay, I would like to work as a teacher in local community for just few hours a day so I found this job perfect for me.
I hope you will find my application relevant and perfect as well. I am looking forward for your positive response.
Regards
Ash
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
You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You clearly explained your suitability by highlighting your academic background and teaching certification. You also provided a creative suggestion regarding cooking, and clearly articulated your reasons for wanting the job, specifically mentioning your upcoming move to Melbourne. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the ideas are well-developed and relevant to the context of the advertisement. You have fully satisfied the requirements of the task.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a polite closing. You use cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Apart from this', and 'During my stay' to link your ideas effectively. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate distinct topics. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the letter is easy to follow throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that your transitions feel slightly more natural rather than mechanical.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'bilingual', 'traditional cuisines', and 'relevant'. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in word choice and collocation, such as 'interest for the job' (should be 'interest in') and 'learn Hindi from the beginner level' (should be 'learned Hindi from a beginner level'). While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the use of vocabulary from appearing fully natural or sophisticated. Expanding your range of collocations will help improve this score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'I did my Masters' (should be 'I completed my Master's'), 'which make me' (should be 'which makes me'), and 'in your city' (should be 'in your city' or 'in the city where you live'). Additionally, there are minor tense inconsistencies, such as 'learn Hindi' instead of 'learned'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not cause difficulty for the reader. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences would improve your score.
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