Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-06

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 Smiths,

I am writing this to show my interest in the advertisement you posted online for urdu language tutor.

I have 5 years of teaching experience and I have done several online classes for my students across the globe. I am ontario certified tutor in canada with a good amount of experience which makes me suitable for this job.

My usual class schedule is Monday to Thursday but I can manage specific class time according to Australian standard time and suitable to your children timetable.

The reason I am looking forward to this job is that I want to expand my business in Australia and for that I need honest reviews from that country to present my skill better in front of other students. This will really boost my career and business.

I am looking forward to hear it from you. Please let me know if you have any questions or concern. Thank you.

Best Regards,

Farhan Khan

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You explain your suitability through your teaching experience and certification, mention your availability, and provide a clear reason for wanting the job. However, the task asks you to say 'what else you could do for the family,' and your response is slightly lacking here. You mention your schedule and business goals, but you do not offer additional services (such as helping with household tasks, childcare, or cultural activities) which would be expected in this context. The tone is generally appropriate, though it leans slightly towards a business proposal rather than a personal letter to a family.

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 point from the prompt. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat limited and mechanical. For example, the transition between the second and third paragraphs could be smoother. The referencing is clear, and the paragraphing is appropriate for a formal letter. To improve, try using a wider variety of linking words or phrases to connect your ideas more fluidly, rather than relying on simple sentence structures.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task. Phrases like 'across the globe' and 'expand my business' are used correctly. However, there are some minor issues with word choice and formality. For instance, 'urdo language tutor' should be capitalized, and 'hear it from you' is slightly unnatural; 'hear from you' would be more standard. The vocabulary is functional but lacks the range of less common or idiomatic expressions that would elevate the response to a higher band. Focus on using more precise collocations to describe your professional skills.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'I am ontario certified tutor' (missing the article 'an') and 'your children timetable' (missing the possessive 's'). Additionally, 'I am writing this to show my interest' is grammatically correct but could be more sophisticated. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Ensure you proofread for articles and possessive forms, and try to incorporate a greater variety of complex sentence structures to demonstrate better control.

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