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 Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter in response to your advertisement seeking a native Hindi teacher to teach Hindi language for a year to your kids.

I am an Early Childhood Educator Assistant by profession, having 3 years of experience teaching Hindi in Canada. As a teacher, I figure out the difficulties which kids face while learning a new language and for its solution I make my own notes. Moreover, my notes has been published as a early language learning book for kids and hit the record sales of 20 thousands within a month in Amazon Canada with overall rating of 4.6.

Apart from teaching a new language I could also help them doing their home-work and also bring them for outdoor activities, if you required. Although, I am a teacher by profession but I also have interest in cooking, I could help make you healthy food at home.

Next month, I am going to move to Australia for my Diploma in ECE from your city and I am looking for a part-time job as a teacher while studying in vicinity of my college. I found this job close to my location and matches with my experience. I hope this experience will be a great experience of learning culture and language.

Thanks for considering my application. I am looking forward for your response.

Thanks

Fas

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt effectively. You clearly explain your suitability by highlighting your professional background as an Early Childhood Educator Assistant and your published book. You also suggest helpful additional tasks, such as homework assistance and cooking, and provide a clear, logical reason for wanting the job: your upcoming move to Australia for further studies. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a potential employer. The ideas are well-developed and relevant, ensuring the reader understands your qualifications and motivations clearly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is well-organized with a clear structure. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your points easily. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'Apart from', and 'Although' to link ideas. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that transitions between sentences are smoother. For instance, the transition between your teaching experience and your interest in cooking feels slightly abrupt. Overall, the paragraphing is logical and contributes to the clarity of the message.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your meaning clearly. Phrases like 'Early Childhood Educator Assistant' and 'native Hindi teacher' are accurate and appropriate. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'hit the record sales' (should be 'achieved record sales') and 'make you healthy food' (should be 'prepare healthy meals'). While you attempt to use more specific vocabulary, some phrasing remains slightly informal or awkward. Nevertheless, the vocabulary is adequate for the task and does not impede communication.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'my notes has been published' (subject-verb agreement) and 'help them doing their home-work' (should be 'help them with their homework'). Additionally, 'if you required' should be 'if required' or 'if you require'. Despite these errors, your meaning is always clear, and the mistakes do not cause confusion for the reader. To reach a higher band, focus on subject-verb agreement and consistent verb tense usage.

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