Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

Dear Mr Singh,

I am writing this letter to express my interest to teach Punjabi to your children.

I really believe that that I will be the best suitable candidate for this job. Punjabi is my mother tongue and I have been speaking, reading, writing and listening it since my childhood. Moreover, I have also done my masters in punjabi language which further brush up on my language skill.

Apart from teaching regular punjabi . I can teach them Gurmukhi twice in a week so that they can recite our bani and connect with god as Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji is wriiten in Gurmukhi language.

I am a working professional and working very hard in order to support my family and fulfilling my dreams. In addition to this, I am collecting funds for my further education so I really need extra source of income and this job can really help me in this.

Please let me know about your opinion and any question you have. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours faithfully,

Hardeep kaur

AI examiner evaluation

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 mother tongue and academic background, offered additional value by proposing to teach Gurmukhi, and provided a personal reason for wanting the job. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that your reasons for wanting the job are more directly linked to the specific context of the family or the cultural exchange, rather than focusing primarily on your personal financial needs, which makes the letter feel slightly more like a job application than a personal correspondence.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a polite closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific point, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'In addition to this' to link your thoughts. However, the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that punctuation around these devices is accurate. For instance, the sentence 'Apart from teaching regular punjabi .' contains an unnecessary full stop that disrupts the flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'candidate', 'mother tongue', and 'professional'. You successfully convey your meaning throughout the letter. There are some minor errors in word choice and capitalization, such as 'punjabi' (should be capitalized as 'Punjabi') and 'wriiten' (spelling error). To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations related to teaching or cultural exchange. While your vocabulary is sufficient to communicate your message clearly, it lacks the flexibility and sophistication required for higher band scores.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While the meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'interest to teach' (should be 'interest in teaching'), 'best suitable' (redundant; 'most suitable' is better), and 'twice in a week' (should be 'twice a week'). Additionally, there are some issues with verb tense consistency and article usage. The majority of your sentences are understandable, but the frequency of these minor errors prevents a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and preposition usage will help you achieve greater accuracy.

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