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 Parents,

I am writing this letter in response to the recent advertisement, looking for someone who can teach your children’s about the new language. I am extremely confident that I would be the right candidate.

I always maintain extremely high patience while teaching the kids, also have high command in delivering the language lessons in more effective ways. Moreover, I adapt certain teaching skills according to the learner style. I am very certain that before the course ends your wards will be more fluent in all the four modules. For example, they will be good at reading, writing , listening and speaking.

Apart from teaching the language, I can also assist your family with baby sitting, helping your little ones with their homeworkers and engaging them with the some indoor games. Additionally, I can also help with grocery shopping if required during the busy schedules.

Finally, I would like o learn different

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points: suitability, additional assistance, and reasons for wanting the job. However, the response is incomplete, as it cuts off abruptly at the end of the final paragraph. While the ideas presented are relevant, the lack of a proper closing and the unfinished final sentence mean the task is not fully realised. To improve, ensure you complete your thoughts and include a standard formal sign-off, such as 'Yours sincerely'. The content provided is relevant, but the abrupt ending prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter uses basic paragraphing to separate the main points, which helps the reader follow the structure. Cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Apart from', and 'Additionally' are used to link ideas, though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The progression of ideas is logical until the sudden termination of the text. To improve, ensure that each paragraph has a clear concluding sentence and that the letter as a whole has a cohesive flow from the introduction to the final sign-off.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, with phrases like 'right candidate' and 'high command'. However, there are some awkward collocations and word choices, such as 'children’s about the new language' (should be 'children a new language') and 'homeworkers' (should be 'homework'). The range is sufficient to convey meaning, but lacks the precision and variety required for higher bands. Focusing on more natural collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing would help elevate the lexical score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'children’s about' and 'engaging them with the some indoor games', which includes an unnecessary article. Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around commas. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, proofread for subject-verb agreement and article usage, and ensure that complex sentences are constructed with greater accuracy.

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