Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-18

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 7.0)

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,

I hope you are doing well. I am George currently living in Australia. I saw your advertisement for teaching your two children the Punjabi language.

I am originally from Punjab, India and my mother tongue is Punjabi. Also, I have done a specialized course in Punjabi that allows me teach this language to others. Moreover, we are living close to each other, so there will not be any problem for transportation.

Beside teaching the language I can take care of your kids too, as I have been doing babysitting for my sister's four year old. Apart from that, my schedule is flexible.

I am currently looking for a job and I am willing to travel in your location for doing this job. I am attaching my resume and my certificates with this letter. For further details you can call me at: [redacted phone].

Looking forward for a warm response from your side.

Thank you

Yours sincerely

George

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully addresses all three bullet points of the task. You clearly explain your suitability by highlighting your native language skills and specialized training. You also suggest additional help, such as babysitting, and provide clear reasons for wanting the job, such as your current job-seeking status. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter to a potential employer. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on your motivation for wanting the job, perhaps by expressing a genuine interest in child development or cultural exchange, which would add more depth to your ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover', 'Beside', and 'Apart from that' to link your sentences. However, the transition between some ideas is slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the flow between sentences feels more natural. For example, instead of starting a sentence with 'Beside', you could use 'In addition to language instruction, I am also happy to...'.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'specialized course', 'mother tongue', and 'flexible'. The language is generally accurate and conveys your meaning clearly. There are a few minor issues, such as 'willing to travel in your location', which should be 'willing to travel to your location'. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations or slightly more sophisticated vocabulary to describe your skills. For instance, instead of 'I have been doing babysitting', you could use 'I have experience in childcare'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, and your meaning is always clear. Most of your sentences are error-free, though there are occasional slips, such as 'allows me teach' (should be 'allows me to teach') and 'Looking forward for a warm response' (should be 'Looking forward to a warm response'). Punctuation is generally correct, although the opening salutation 'Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,' is followed by a comma, which is standard. To achieve a higher band, focus on ensuring consistent use of infinitive structures and correct prepositional phrases after common verbs.

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