Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-07

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 Sakshi,

I hope you are doing well. I am very happy to know that you are also taking same course in my university. And this is the bests university in Sydney. The course you are going to take is Health Care Management Program which is of two year diploma. It includes four semester. Also, it has options to take courses with your own choice tutor.

Moreover, you can select the timing of the courses and location as well. As, the university provides courses in cineplex, maritime building and university itself. Although, there are options to take online and offline courses as well. Also, they provide many resources regarding course. You can apply for the course online through university website or you can also go in person and get your admission. I will suggest you to do it as soon as you can, as the seats gets full very fast.

I hope to see you soon.

Yours lovingly,

Simran

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points: it describes the Health Care Management program, explains why the university is recommended, and provides application advice. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of why the university is recommended is quite brief, focusing mostly on logistical details like location and timing rather than academic quality or student experience. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. To improve, you should expand on your personal experience with the course to make the recommendation more persuasive and detailed.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Although', and 'Also' to link ideas. However, the use of these devices is sometimes mechanical or repetitive, particularly the frequent use of 'Also' at the start of sentences. Additionally, some transitions feel abrupt, such as the jump from course details to application procedures. Improving the variety of your linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the flow and coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your message clearly. You use some topic-specific terms like 'diploma', 'semester', and 'admission'. However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and word choice, such as 'best university' (should be 'the best university') and 'with your own choice tutor'. There are also minor errors in word formation, such as 'bests'. To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more natural collocations and a wider range of vocabulary to describe your university experience and advice.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors throughout the text, such as 'taking same course' (missing 'the'), 'which is of two year diploma' (missing 'a'), and 'seats gets full' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some issues with sentence boundaries, such as starting a sentence with 'As, the university...'. While these errors do not prevent the reader from understanding your message, they occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy of your writing.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.