Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-10-15

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 4.5)

Dear Sir,

I would like to write this letter in response to your advertisement seeking someone to help your two children in learning native language for a year.

I believe that I will be a best person suitbale for this job because I have better teaching skill such as how to teach difficult concepts through easy way. Also I have enough knowledge and experince in teaching line and

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.0

The opening identifies the purpose of the letter and begins to explain your suitability, mentioning teaching skills and experience. However, the response is incomplete: it does not explain what else you could do for the family or why you want the job, and the suitability point is not developed with examples. The required minimum length is not met, so the letter cannot adequately cover the three bullet points. To improve, complete each part with specific details—for example, describe childcare or cooking you could help with, and explain your interest in living in Australia or sharing your language and culture. A suitable closing would also make this feel like a complete letter.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0

The response has a recognisable opening and a basic progression from acknowledging the advertisement to discussing your suitability. The linking phrase “because” introduces a reason, and “Also” signals an additional point. However, the letter stops mid-sentence after “and,” so there is no completed development, paragraphing, or closing. The ideas are therefore not organised into a complete letter, and the reader cannot see how the remaining task points would connect. Build a clear sequence: introduce your interest, explain your qualifications, describe other help you can offer, and give your reasons for applying. Use separate paragraphs for these stages and finish with an appropriate sign-off.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant vocabulary for the topic, including “advertisement,” “teaching,” “difficult concepts,” and “knowledge,” so the reader can identify the general subject. The range is limited, however, and several word-choice, spelling, or word-form problems reduce naturalness: “native language” is unclear in this context, “best person suitable” is awkward, and “teaching line” is not an idiomatic expression. There are also spelling errors in “suitbale” and “experince.” Aim for precise, natural phrases such as “teach my native language,” “well suited to the position,” and “experience in teaching.” A wider range of relevant terms would help you explain your skills and motivation more clearly.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

The response attempts both a longer sentence and a reason clause, as in “I believe that I will be … because…,” showing some ability to connect ideas. However, grammatical control is uneven. In “help your two children in learning,” the verb pattern is not natural; “help your two children learn” is the appropriate structure. “I will be a best person” also has an article and superlative error, while “through easy way” needs an article and a different preposition. The final sentence is unfinished, which prevents the structure from being assessed fully. Practise accurate article use and verb patterns, then check that every sentence is complete. Vary sentence forms only after these basic patterns are secure.

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