Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-14
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 Mr. kohli,
I hope this email finds you well. I came across your advertisement for teaching your kids punjabi language for a year. I would like you to consider me for this role as I have similar background and experience in the same field.
I have been providing tutoring classes in all three different languages, Punjabi, Hindi, English since past 5 years. Along with that I have completed my masters in punjabi language backhome in india. Futhermore, I have flexible class sechdule with minimum fee structure for every budget. I offered both online and in person classes as per client requirenment. Additional discount on fees will be provided if want to extend the course in future.
I personally believe that I could be a great match for this position with having similar skills and background. I would definately exceed your expectation for this role.
Let me know if you want to discuss this further and looking for some m
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 covers all three bullet points required in the prompt. You successfully explained why you are suitable for the job by mentioning your tutoring experience and master's degree. You also stated what else you could do for the family, such as offering flexible scheduling, competitive pricing, and potential discounts, and gave your reasons for wanting the job through your desire to teach your native language and background. However, the letter is slightly underdeveloped in terms of depth, cutting off abruptly at the end ('looking for some m'). Despite this incomplete ending, all core prompt requirements are addressed adequately, placing this response at Band 6.0.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter maintains a clear overall progression and logical arrangement. It opens with an appropriate salutation and introduction, moves into professional qualifications in the second paragraph, and reiterates suitability in the third. Paragraphing is used to separate ideas effectively. However, cohesive devices are occasionally repetitive or mechanical, and the referencing between sentences can feel a bit disjointed. Furthermore, the abrupt cutoff at the very end disrupts the flow of the final sentence. These minor lapses in cohesive control and structural completeness keep the response securely within Band 6.0.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with domain-specific terms such as 'advertisement', 'tutoring classes', and 'flexible schedule'. You make some successful attempts at less common vocabulary like 'fee structure' and 'requirements' (though misspelled as 'requirenment'). There are a few lexical and spelling errors present, including 'punjabi' and 'hindi' not capitalized, 'backhome', 'sechdule', 'requirenment', and 'definately'. While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. The range is sufficient for a semi-formal letter, meriting a Band 6.0.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, such as 'I personally believe that I could be a great match for this position with having similar skills and background.' There are several grammatical and mechanical errors throughout the text, including punctuation and capitalization issues (e.g., 'Mr. kohli', 'punjabi', 'india'), missing articles ('with having similar skills'), and awkward phrasing ('with having'). Additionally, the final sentence is incomplete. Despite these errors, they rarely impede communication, allowing the reader to easily understand your meaning. This profile aligns well with the Band 6.0 descriptors.
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