Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-21

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 .................. ,

I am writing to apply for the job of an online English language tutor for your children in Australia. I saw the advertisement you posted online and I am willing to tutor them for a year.

I have a master in English literature from the University of Oxford and 10 years of experience as an English language professor in a few of the top colleges of London. My qualifications make me suitable for this job

I am willing to tutor them for two hours on weekdays, between 6pm and 10pm Australian time. These hours will be suitable for you, as your working shift ends at 5pm. In this way, I can take the online classes in your presence.

I will be extremely grateful, if you consider me for this job as I currently require a temporary job to pay for my car installments.

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

Ayesha Noor

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: suitability, additional help, and reasons for applying. However, the development of these points is quite limited. While you mention your qualifications, you do not explain how your teaching style or experience would specifically benefit their children. Furthermore, the reason for wanting the job—to pay for car installments—is somewhat informal and lacks the professional tone expected in a formal application. To reach a higher band, you should expand on how your expertise can help the children learn effectively and provide more professional motivations for seeking this position.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat basic. Transitions between sentences are functional but repetitive, and the flow could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition to'). The paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter, and the overall structure is easy to follow, which is a strength.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and sophistication. You use some relevant terms like 'tutor', 'qualifications', and 'advertisement', but the range is limited. Phrases like 'a few of the top colleges' and 'temporary job' are functional but not particularly precise. To improve, try to incorporate more academic or professional collocations related to teaching and employment. For example, instead of saying you have a 'master in', you should use 'a Master's degree in'. The current level of vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly without errors that impede meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are a few grammatical errors, such as 'I have a master in' (should be 'a Master's degree in') and 'professor in a few of the top colleges' (should be 'at'). Additionally, the sentence 'I will be extremely grateful, if you consider me' contains an unnecessary comma. While these errors are present, they do not impede communication. To achieve a higher band, focus on ensuring subject-verb agreement and using more varied complex sentence structures with greater precision.

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