Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-19

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 Mr. Joans,

I am writing this letter in response to the advertisement you posted on social media to teach your children my native language.

I contend that I could be the better candidate for this role as I hold a Masters in Hindi and even conducted my workshops to educate children. The strong criteria which I possess that I am flexible with my teaching method, I apply diverse method and outdoor activities to attain the familiarity of the content.

As for your knowledge, I am a Mathematics educator which makes a perfect fit for the job even your children will be benefitted with this. I even conduct Yoga classes which has high advantage in real.

The factor which bounds me to do this job is financial issue. I am raising amount for my further studies that is reason I need this job.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to hear back from you soon.

Kind Regards,

Sanjona

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: explaining your suitability, offering additional help, and stating your reasons for wanting the job. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention being a Mathematics educator and Yoga instructor, these points could be expanded to explain how they specifically benefit the children's development. The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, though the explanation regarding your financial situation is a bit blunt. To reach a higher band, ensure that your reasons and offers are elaborated upon with more detail to fully satisfy the reader's requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter follows a logical structure with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices like 'As for your knowledge' and 'The factor which bounds me', though some of these transitions feel slightly mechanical or unnatural. Paragraphing is used to separate the different requirements of the task, which helps the reader follow your points. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that the progression between sentences is smoother, as some transitions currently feel a bit abrupt.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'native language', 'flexible', and 'consideration'. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and collocation. For example, 'attain the familiarity of the content' is awkward, and 'raising amount' should be 'saving money' or 'earning funds'. The phrase 'has high advantage in real' is also non-standard. While your meaning is clear, the lack of precision in these areas prevents a higher score. Focusing on more natural collocations and idiomatic expressions would enhance your writing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'even conducted my workshops' (should be 'have conducted'), 'even your children will be benefitted' (should be 'will benefit'), and 'that is reason I need' (missing an article). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but some sentence constructions are slightly clunky. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and prepositions. Increasing the number of error-free sentences will help you move into the higher band range.

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