Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-07-28

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 Tom,

I hope you are doing well. I received your letter last week and that letter regarding you are required some advice course and university related.

I am just completed my study from Toronto University. My course is PHP developer. This course basically it sector like billed some websites created programes. This course right now high demand in it industry.

Mereover, My last university it is most popular our city. One of best thinks it is provided practical learning avery students. Become that are good for work in future any company by students. I should must recommended that university.

Therefore, This course you can applying for going to university website and field your required details. Another thinks send your last study mark sheet photos. After check university management teams your documents. Your profile shortlisted then they are send mail or call regarding your profile.

I hope you understand whole process and you can follow as per.

Yours Faithfully,

Ravi Rathod.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: describing the course, recommending the university, and explaining the application process. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited. For instance, the description of the course as 'PHP developer' and 'billed some websites' is vague and lacks detail. Similarly, the advice on how to apply is somewhat repetitive and lacks clarity regarding the specific steps. To improve, you should expand on your ideas with more descriptive language and provide more concrete, logical details to ensure the reader fully understands your experience and advice.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'Mereover' (spelling error) and 'Another thinks' are used incorrectly to link ideas. The progression of ideas within paragraphs is sometimes disjointed, particularly in the final paragraph regarding the application process. While the overall message is understandable, the lack of smooth transitions and the frequent misuse of linking words hinder the flow of the text.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is quite basic and often repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'billed some websites' (likely meaning 'building') and 'avery students' (spelling). You rely on simple sentence structures and limited vocabulary to convey your points. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise terminology related to university and IT studies, and focus on correct collocations. For example, instead of 'I should must recommended', use 'I would highly recommend'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the letter that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('I am just completed'), incorrect verb tenses, and awkward sentence construction ('that letter regarding you are required some advice'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with the use of commas and capital letters. While you attempt some complex ideas, the execution is often faulty. You need to focus on basic sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and proofreading for common errors to improve your accuracy.

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