Band 7.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 7.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-24
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 7.0)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I writing to express my keen interest in the job of teaching Punjabi language to your children for 12 months. I recently come across your post on Indeed application while searching for a job.
In terms of my qualifications, I have a degree in Punjabi literature from Lovely Professional University, Punjab, India. I am familiar with all the crucial aspects of this language such as grammar and structure. Also, I recently received my work-visa of Australia so I will neither need any sponsorship nor any additional time to start this job.
Apart from this, I can help your family in other ways like providing aid in household chores, picking up kids after school with an additional salary of $200 a month.
I believe this job is suitable for me because I am great with youngsters and my teaching skills are commendable. Also, I will be new to the country and will need an immediate job to meet my expenses.
Lastly, I hope you will consider my application, and I look forward to your prompt response.
Yours faithfully,
Sukhman
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 7.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 7.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 7.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0
The response covers all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain your suitability through your educational background, offer additional assistance with household chores, and state your reasons for wanting the job. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the purpose is clear from the outset. To reach a higher band, you could expand slightly on your teaching methodology or experience with children to make your application more persuasive. Overall, the task is fully addressed with relevant and well-developed ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.5
The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a polite closing. Paragraphing is used effectively to separate different topics. You use cohesive devices such as 'In terms of', 'Apart from this', and 'Lastly' to guide the reader through your points. The progression of ideas is smooth and easy to follow. To improve, ensure that the transition between your teaching skills and your personal need for a job is slightly more integrated, as the current shift feels a little abrupt.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.5
You demonstrate a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly. Phrases like 'keen interest', 'crucial aspects', and 'commendable' show a good grasp of formal language. However, there are some minor inaccuracies in collocation, such as 'Indeed application' (should be 'Indeed website' or 'Indeed platform') and 'received my work-visa' (usually 'obtained my work visa'). While these do not impede communication, using more precise terminology would elevate the lexical score. The vocabulary is generally appropriate for the context of a job application.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, which is appropriate for this task. However, there are several grammatical slips that prevent a higher score. For example, 'I writing to express' should be 'I am writing to express', and 'I recently come across' should be 'I recently came across'. Additionally, 'work-visa of Australia' is slightly awkward; 'Australian work visa' would be more natural. While these errors are noticeable, they do not cause confusion or impede the reader's understanding of your message.
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