Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-12

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 Harry,

I hope you are doing great. I would like to inform you that the course you are planning is very beneficial for your future.

I would like to give you some information about the course. This course is very beneficial for your further studies and you can also get job while you are studying it. By applying this course in university you can get better knowledge and understanding of this course and you can also get placements. Moreover, university also having links with some place where you can do work and gain experience.

You should applying for this course after completing senior secondary education. After that you can fill the form from online website of university and fill the form with correct information and pay a little amount of fees. After your application is confirmed then you can get email and then you can selected for interview after your interview is successful and your seat is confirmed.

I hope you can get this course in university and full fill your dreams. I wish for you selection.

Yours lovely,

Honey.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: describing the course, recommending the university, and explaining the application process. However, the development of these ideas is quite limited. For instance, you mention the course is 'beneficial' and offers 'placements,' but you do not provide specific details about the subject matter or the nature of the work experience. The advice on the application process is also quite generic. To achieve a higher band, you should provide more specific, illustrative details rather than repeating general phrases like 'very beneficial' or 'get better knowledge.' The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. However, the use of cohesive devices is somewhat mechanical and repetitive. You rely heavily on 'and' and 'also' to connect your ideas. For example, the sentence '...you can get better knowledge and understanding of this course and you can also get placements' feels repetitive. Using a wider range of linking words such as 'furthermore,' 'consequently,' or 'in addition' would improve the flow. Additionally, the transition between the application steps could be smoother to avoid the feeling of a list.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. You frequently use basic words like 'get,' 'do,' and 'very beneficial.' Phrases like 'fill the form' and 'pay a little amount of fees' are understandable but could be more sophisticated. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'applying this course' (should be 'applying for') and 'full fill your dreams' (should be 'fulfill'). To improve, try to incorporate more topic-specific vocabulary related to university studies and the application process, such as 'enrollment,' 'prerequisites,' or 'tuition fees.'

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You use a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Common issues include incorrect verb forms ('You should applying'), missing articles ('in university'), and awkward phrasing ('university also having links'). There are also punctuation errors, such as the run-on nature of the paragraph describing the application process. While these errors do not completely impede communication, they are frequent enough to lower the score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and correct preposition usage will help improve your accuracy.

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