Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-28

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 hope you are doing well. I'm Amandeep Kaur and I saw your ad for a punjabi tutor. after checking that mail, I want to write a letter to you . im a great fit for this position. i have 5 year experience in the teaching line and born and brought up this language.

Im very glad that someone wants to learn my language. so, that is why I want to give you 15% discount, free demo class , if your child find difficulty to learn , i always will be there for them. Furthermore, im very pleasent, punctual, clam and helping nature person

If my experience matches with your expectations let me know . i will be happy heared you back.I really want this job beacuse i have no other source of earning. i want earn some money for my daily expenditures. moreover, this place is near to my destination , it would be easy for me to commute.

thank you

kind regards,

Amandeep Kaur

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: your suitability, additional help, and your reasons for wanting the job. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention your teaching experience, you could have elaborated on your teaching style or specific methods. The reasons for wanting the job are also quite brief. To improve, ensure that each point is expanded with more detail to demonstrate a more professional tone suitable for a formal application. The tone is generally appropriate for a letter to a family, though it leans slightly informal in places.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. You use some cohesive devices like 'Furthermore' and 'moreover' to link sentences. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes mechanical, and the punctuation is inconsistent, which occasionally disrupts the logical progression of your thoughts. For example, the transition between your teaching experience and the discount offer is abrupt. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of linking words and ensure that your paragraphing is consistent throughout the letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

You have a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message, such as 'expectations', 'expenditures', and 'commute'. However, there are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'clam' instead of 'calm', 'heared' instead of 'hearing', and 'pleasent' instead of 'pleasant'. These errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your meaning, but they do indicate a need for more careful proofreading. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling of common descriptive adjectives.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Issues include missing articles ('in teaching line'), incorrect verb forms ('if your child find difficulty'), and capitalization errors (starting sentences with lowercase letters). While these errors rarely impede communication, they are frequent enough to affect the overall fluency of the letter. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement, sentence capitalization, and the correct use of articles.

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