Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-13
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 Sir/Madam,
I am writing a letter to you that I have seen an advertisement that you are looking for someone to teach language to your children for a year. I would be suitable for this job because I know three languages such as Punjabi, Hindi, and English. I will teach them any of the above languages in this way they can learn quickly. I can work at flexible hours except weekends. Moreover, I can also babysit for your children and I can also do other household chores. So, it will be easy for you if you both are working.
Furthermore, I really need this job because I am new to Australia and it is very hard to find a job very quickly. I also want this job because I have a teaching experience and I love teaching.
I will be waiting for your response and we can also schedule a time for a meeting to discuss further details.
You're faithfully,
Prabhjeet kaur
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response successfully covers all three bullet points required in the task instructions. The writer explains suitability by mentioning multilingual skills in Punjabi, Hindi, and English. Additional help is offered through babysitting and household chores, and personal reasons for wanting the job are clearly stated, including being new to Australia and having a passion for teaching. However, the tone of the opening is slightly awkward as the writer addresses the couple as 'Dear Sir/Madam' instead of naming or addressing them personally as requested by the prompt context (an advertisement from a couple). Despite this minor inappropriacy in convention, the task is fully addressed with relevant ideas, placing the response solidly at Band 6.5, rounded to 6.0 due to the minor register lapses.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter maintains a coherent overall arrangement with clear logical progression. The writer uses basic cohesive devices adequately, such as 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'So'. However, some of the referencing and sentence transitions are a bit mechanical or repetitive. Paragraphing is used to group ideas, separating the main job explanation from the personal reasons and the concluding meeting request. While the flow is generally easy to follow, the cohesion lacks the flexibility and sophistication required for higher bands, reflecting the characteristics of Band 6.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, allowing the writer to communicate points about language teaching and household chores effectively. There are some attempts at less common vocabulary such as 'flexible hours', 'household chores', and 'schedule a time'. However, there are also noticeable redundancies and unnatural phrasing, such as 'I am writing a letter to you that I have seen an advertisement'. Word choices are generally clear, but spelling and collocation errors are present, which places this performance at Band 6.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The student uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'I would be suitable for this job because I know three languages...' and 'Moreover, I can also babysit for your children and I can also do other household chores.' There are several grammatical errors and awkward constructions, such as 'I am writing a letter to you that I have seen an advertisement' and 'in this way they can learn quickly' (which represents a run-on or comma splice error). Punctuation at the sign-off ('You're faithfully') also contains an error. These errors do not impede overall communication, fitting the Band 6 descriptor.
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