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 Sir,

While flicking the pages of an Australian magazine, I learned about a Hindi teaching job. Since Hindi is my mother tongue, I would be a perfect fit for this job. I can teach them core concepts and grammar. This will not only build their foundation skills but will also give them enough confidence to pass the Hindi language test.

Additionally, I am a skilled gardener. I have been helping my mother in growing organic vegetables since last 3 years. Moreover, I can also help in house chores such as cleaning. Along with teaching Hindi, I am pretty good at mathematics. In case your kids need some help with math concepts, they can clear their doubts.

Would you be kind enough to accept my request? Since I already enrolled in the Brisbane Technical University for a two years course, teaching your kids language skills will help me earn some money and gain work experience.

Hoping for a prompt response.

Yours faithfully,

Achin Pal

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining your suitability, offering additional help, and stating your reasons for wanting the job. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter. However, the opening salutation 'Dear Sir' is inappropriate because the prompt specifies the advertisement was from a 'couple'. A more suitable opening would be 'Dear Mr and Mrs [Surname]' or 'Dear Sir or Madam'. While the ideas are relevant, the development is somewhat brief. Expanding slightly on your teaching methodology or your specific experience with children would have strengthened the response further.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with clear paragraph breaks for each main point. You have used some cohesive devices such as 'Additionally', 'Moreover', and 'Along with', which help the flow of ideas. However, the transition between the teaching experience and the gardening skills feels a bit abrupt. The use of referencing is generally clear, though the connection between the paragraphs could be smoother to improve the overall progression of the letter. The structure is sufficient to meet the requirements of a formal letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have used a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'foundation skills', 'core concepts', and 'prompt response' are appropriate for the context. There are some minor issues with collocation, such as 'helping my mother in growing' (better: 'helping my mother grow') and 'clear their doubts' (better: 'resolve their queries'). While the vocabulary is adequate for the task, it lacks the more sophisticated or precise lexical choices that would elevate the score to a higher band. The spelling is accurate throughout.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free and easy to understand. There are a few minor grammatical slips, such as 'since last 3 years' (should be 'for the last 3 years') and 'enrolled in the Brisbane Technical University for a two years course' (should be 'a two-year course'). Punctuation is generally correct. To achieve a higher band, you should aim for more consistent control over complex structures and ensure that articles and prepositions are used with greater precision.

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