Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-26
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,
I am writing to submit my application for the language teacher for your children. I have been teaching english for the past three years. I am suitable for this role as I have all the knowledge and experince of teaching
kids.
I will make all the arrangements for your kids. I will provide them qith all the notes and materials that is required. As I am aware that you both are working parents, so I will pick them up and drop them home when the session is over.
Additionally, I have no job and I am available full time and looking for a teaching job.It would be so helpful if you consider me as a language tutor for your kids. I would like to know, If there are any requirements I need to fullfill.
Thank you for your time. Looking forward to your postive response.
Yours faithfully,
Taranvir Singh
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 the bullet points outlined in the prompt. The writer explains suitability by mentioning three years of experience teaching children, details additional assistance by offering to pick the children up from school and provide learning materials, and clearly states the reasons for wanting the job, such as being available full-time and looking for employment. The tone is appropriate for a letter, and the purpose is clear from the beginning. However, the salutation 'Dear Sir' is slightly mismatched since the prompt states the advertisement is from a couple (it would be better to address them directly, e.g., 'Dear Mr and Mrs Smith'). Despite this minor detail, all content requirements are addressed satisfactorily, earning a solid Band 6.0.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0
The letter demonstrates a clear overall progression of ideas, with paragraphs logically divided by topic: suitability in the first paragraph, additional help in the second, and personal reasons/closing in the third. Cohesive devices are used, such as 'Additionally' and 'As', though referencing is occasionally basic or repetitive. Paragraphing is used sufficiently to structure the letter, and the opening and closing conventions are generally followed. While the cohesion is sometimes mechanical, it maintains a coherent overall arrangement that allows the reader to follow the writer's message easily, aligning well with the Band 6.0 descriptors.
Lexical Resource: Band 6.0
The writer uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting some less common items such as 'submitting my application' and 'session'. However, there are noticeable spelling errors ('english' instead of 'English', 'experince' instead of 'experience', 'qith' instead of 'with', 'fullfill' instead of 'fulfill') and minor word choice issues. While these vocabulary and spelling errors are present, they do not impede communication, as the reader can easily understand the intended meaning. This performance is characteristic of Band 6.0, which reflects an adequate range with some errors in spelling and word choice.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0
The response features a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, such as conditional and causal clauses ('As I am aware that you both are working parents, so I will...'). There are some grammatical errors and punctuation issues, such as the double conjunction in 'As... so...', a comma splice in '...looking for a teaching job.It would...', and a capitalization error in 'english'. Despite these errors, the structures are generally understandable, and the punctuation does not impede communication. This balance of simple and complex forms with recurring errors places the grammatical performance firmly at Band 6.0.
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