Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-19

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 Maria,

Hope this letter finds you well! I am writing this letter to show my interest in your advertisement for teaching my language to your kids over one year of duration.

I have been working in the teaching field from couples of years and I have expertise in educating my local language. Additionally, I am visiting Australia for next 2 years, since my visa got approval. Therefore this is a good opportunity for me to earn for my expenses.

Not only tutoring is my passion but also I am fond of doing house chores. I can cook for a small family and maintain cleanliness in house. Apart from this I can help in the gardening, and I can also help to children for completing their tasks.

Moreover I am well organized and punctual, and I have ability to explain topics with patience. I am multi-tasking and have enough experience in the same field. Thus, this opportunity will give me chance to expand my knowledge and earn income for survival.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I am attaching my important certifications, please feel free to reach out to me for further documentation requirement.

Yours sincerely,

Yash Patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The candidate successfully addresses all three bullet points required in the task instructions. First, the writer explains their suitability for the job by mentioning their experience in teaching their local language and the fact that their visa for Australia has been approved. Second, the response outlines additional help they can provide, such as cooking, maintaining cleanliness, gardening, and assisting the children with their tasks. Third, reasons for wanting the job are clearly stated, including earning money for expenses and survival while expanding their knowledge. The tone is appropriate for a letter to an advertiser, and the purpose is clear throughout. The ideas are relevant and sufficiently developed for a General Training Task 1 response, earning a solid Band 7.0 for this criterion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear beginning, body paragraphs addressing different aspects of the prompt, and a polite sign-off. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate ideas such as teaching qualifications, additional household duties, and personal motivations. Cohesive devices are employed to connect sentences and clauses, such as 'Additionally', 'Not only... but also', 'Apart from this', and 'Moreover'. However, some cohesive referencing is slightly repetitive or mechanical, such as the frequent use of 'I can' and 'and I can also'. Overall, the logical progression is clear throughout the text, satisfying the requirements for a Band 7.0 in this category.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for the task, successfully communicating ideas about teaching, household chores, and personal goals. Phrases like 'teaching field', 'well organized and punctual', and 'expand my knowledge' show a satisfactory command of everyday and semi-formal language. However, there are some minor lexical inaccuracies and awkward collocations, such as 'teaching my language to your kids over one year of duration' (instead of 'for a year') and 'from couples of years' (instead of 'for a couple of years'). Despite these occasional errors, the vocabulary is sufficient to allow smooth communication, comfortably placing the response at Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The writer uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, including conditional or correlative forms such as 'Not only tutoring is my passion but also I am fond of doing house chores' (though inverted incorrectly for emphasis). There are several grammatical errors present, such as 'from couples of years' (preposition and pluralisation error), 'help to children' (incorrect preposition usage), and missing articles like 'in house' instead of 'in the house'. Despite these recurring minor errors, the sentence structures remain reasonably clear and do not impede the reader's understanding. This performance aligns well with the descriptors for Band 6.0.

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