Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-10

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 Joe,

How are you ? I hope you doing well. I am writing this letter in response to your letter in which you enquired about a course is finished from my university.

The university from where I finished my Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) is Baba Saheb Ambedkar University. I highly recommend you the same as their distribution of curriculum is well organised. I got buy assistance from my university from upload our projects and to arranging transportation for different assessment sector. Before taking admission I had gone through all the details of the academic sessions, educational excursions, remedial classes, in addition to placement. The most vital point is the university placement is guarenteed. Furthermore, the institute provides field-teaching to Government-sponsered school, helps enhancing teaching skills. If you wish to apply, you can visit the official website of the University, then click on admission section you are suppose to fill an online e-form. In case of server error you can send e-mail to the University, they will connect to you.

I hope you got all information you asked. If you need any further assistance just let me know. I look forward to hear you soon.

Yours lovingly,

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: describing the course, recommending the university, and providing application advice. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, some ideas are slightly under-developed. For instance, while you mention the curriculum is well-organised, you could have provided a specific example of a module or subject to make the recommendation more persuasive. Additionally, the explanation of the application process is a bit vague in places, such as the mention of 'e-form'. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively, and the purpose of the letter is clear throughout.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is logically organised with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Furthermore' and 'In addition to', which help the flow of ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical or slightly awkward, such as 'The university from where I finished...'. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different topics. To reach a higher band, ensure that referencing is smoother and that the connection between sentences is more natural rather than relying on simple linking words. Overall, the message is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'curriculum', 'educational excursions', and 'remedial classes'. However, there are some noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'I got buy assistance' (likely meant 'got good assistance' or 'received support') and 'Government-sponsered school' (spelling error). Some phrasing is also slightly unnatural, such as 'distribution of curriculum'. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise vocabulary usage and better attention to spelling and common collocations to reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'I hope you doing well' (missing auxiliary verb), 'a course is finished' (incorrect relative clause), and 'you are suppose to fill' (missing 'd' on supposed). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with spacing around question marks and commas. While the meaning remains clear, the frequency of these errors prevents a higher score. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct verb forms in passive constructions, and proofreading for minor slips.

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