Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

• give details of the course you took at the university
• explain why you recommend the university
• give some advice about how to apply

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .................. ,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Mohit,

I am writing this letter regarding suggestions related a MBA course which I did recently from the Bath Spa University.

I am pleased to know that you decided to commence your higher study in MBA Leadership. You are seeking some advice and feedbacks regarding course and university. I had a great experience at Bath Spa University. Additionally, they designed their courses in the way to meet professional requirements. Moreover, their teaching staff well experience and mastered in this field. Plus point is their method of teaching its very convient and linear so that one can understand very easily.

Appart from this, accommodation at university is way cheaper then private hostels, well managed, and includes many amanieties like gym, TV, sports ground, Wifi etc.

I believe that you will trust my suggestions in order to attain best qualifications.

In hope of your bright future and prospective wellbeing.

Your friend

Prabhjot Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it describes the MBA course, explains why the university is recommended, and offers advice on applying. However, the advice on how to apply is missing entirely, as the letter only discusses the course and accommodation. The content is somewhat underdeveloped, particularly regarding the application process, which is a key requirement of the prompt. To improve, ensure each bullet point is given a dedicated sentence or two of detail. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, but the lack of specific guidance on the application process prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into short paragraphs, but the flow between ideas is somewhat mechanical. While you use transition words like 'Additionally', 'Moreover', and 'Apart from this', they are sometimes used in a way that feels repetitive or slightly unnatural. The progression of ideas is logical, but the lack of a clear conclusion or a proper closing statement (the current ending is a sentence fragment) affects the overall coherence. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that your paragraphs have a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'commence', 'professional requirements', and 'amenities'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and spelling errors, such as 'convient' (convenient), 'Appart' (Apart), and 'amanieties' (amenities). Additionally, the phrase 'mastered in this field' is not standard collocation; 'experts in this field' would be more natural. While your meaning is generally clear, these errors and the limited variety of vocabulary prevent a higher band score. Focus on proofreading for spelling and learning common collocations.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The letter contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as 'suggestions related a MBA course' (missing 'to'), 'well experience' (should be 'are well-experienced'), and 'cheaper then' (should be 'than'). The sentence 'Plus point is their method of teaching its very convient' is grammatically incorrect and lacks a subject. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to be noticeable. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement and the correct use of articles and comparative adjectives.

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