Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · 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 6.0)

dear sir/madam,

i am writing to express my interest in tutoring your children the Hindi language . because i have recently graduated from the university with excellent grades and extremely interested to teach, i would be a perfect candidate for this job.

additionally, with regards to the timing, i am very flexible and willing to accommodate your needs. other than that, the fees usually depends on the length of course and how fast an individual wants to finish the course. However, i will provide you with the estimate once i receive more details.

As mentioned earlier, I recently graduated from the university and actively looking for a placement, which will enable be to get the credentials required to enter in the field of education. i request you to give me an opportunity and provide me with more details on the course you are looking for your children.

i am looking for to hearing from you

Yours Faithfully,

AYUSH PATEL

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points, though the development is somewhat limited. You explain your suitability through your recent graduation and interest in teaching, and you mention your flexibility regarding timing. However, the second bullet point—what else you could do for the family—is not addressed. You mention fees and course details instead of offering additional help like household tasks, childcare, or cultural activities. To improve, ensure you explicitly cover every instruction provided in the prompt. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, though the lack of a specific name for the couple (using 'sir/madam' instead of the suggested 'Dear [Name]') is a minor oversight.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'additionally', 'other than that', and 'however' to link sentences. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical, and the flow between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The referencing is generally clear, but the overall structure would benefit from more sophisticated linking words to connect your personal motivations more fluidly with the practical details of the job. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different requirements of the task.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'accommodate', 'credentials', and 'placement'. There are some minor inaccuracies, such as 'the fees usually depends' (subject-verb agreement) and 'enter in the field' (preposition error). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for higher bands. To improve, try to incorporate more specific collocations related to teaching and professional correspondence, and ensure that your word choices are consistently accurate in terms of both spelling and context.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as 'because I have recently graduated... I would be a perfect candidate'. However, there are several grammatical errors throughout the text, including inconsistent capitalization ('i', 'additionally'), missing articles ('from the university'), and minor phrasing issues ('enable be to get'). While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic punctuation, capitalization, and subject-verb agreement will significantly improve your accuracy and the professional quality of your writing.

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