Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-02

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 6.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my interest in a job vacancy which you published on the Tribune Newspaper last week.

I stronlgy believe, I would be the best candidate for several reasons. Firstly, I have been teaching Hindi language for last four years. In addition, I have good communication skills to speak in english language. Additionally, I did my graduation in hindi language, so I have vast experience in my native language.

Apart from teaching, I would be happy to assist you in small household chores, such as cleaning. I am also good at cooking, I can prepare healthy meals for your children and teach them moral values while playing with them.

I wants this job because It was my childhood dream to visit Australia and explore their tradition and culture. Furthermore, I can also support my family financially while working in Australia.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Parminder

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points required by the prompt. You clearly explain your suitability by highlighting your teaching experience and qualifications. You also offer additional help with household chores and cooking, and provide a clear motivation for wanting the job, specifically your desire to visit Australia and support your family. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter, and the purpose is clear throughout. To reach a higher band, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for instance, you could elaborate on how your teaching style would specifically benefit the children.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear structure. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use a range of cohesive devices such as 'Firstly', 'In addition', 'Additionally', and 'Furthermore' to link your sentences and paragraphs. While the flow is generally good, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. Using a wider variety of linking phrases or varying the placement of these devices would make the writing feel more natural and sophisticated.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'vacancy', 'candidate', and 'financially' correctly. There are some minor spelling errors, such as 'stronlgy' and 'hindi' (which should be capitalized), and some word choice issues, such as 'on the Tribune Newspaper' (should be 'in'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the more precise or sophisticated collocations that would characterize a higher band score. Focusing on more natural phrasing will improve your lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I wants this job' (subject-verb agreement) and 'for last four years' (missing article). Additionally, there is a comma splice in 'I am also good at cooking, I can prepare...' which should be corrected with a conjunction or a semicolon. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles, as well as ensuring that complex sentences are punctuated accurately.

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