Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-14
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 friend,
How are you?
I am very happy to get to know that you are applying for the same course as I did.
The course which I studied consists of 4 modules. In module 1 you will be taught basic subjects. In the second module courses will get advanced. In the third module practicals will be done and in the fourth module you have to submit the thesis.
As far as your thesis is concerned you can take help from university professors and your colleagues as well.
I strongly recommend this university because it focuses on student career building and it will be very helpful for you in the future as well.
As far as applying for this course is concerned, that would be very easy. You can easily apply on the university website and you will be contacted by themselves.
You can ask my anything if you want.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points: course details, reasons for recommendation, and application advice. However, the development of these points is quite limited. The description of the course modules is very brief and lacks specific detail, making it feel somewhat generic. Similarly, the advice on how to apply is vague, simply stating that it is 'easy' to apply on the website. To reach a higher band, you should provide more specific, descriptive information about the course content and offer more practical, insightful advice that reflects a genuine experience, which would better satisfy the requirement to fully develop your ideas.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organized into short, distinct paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the flow between sentences is somewhat mechanical. You rely heavily on simple sentence structures and basic transitions like 'In module 1' and 'In the second module'. There is a lack of varied cohesive devices to link ideas more fluidly. For example, the transition between the course description and the recommendation could be smoother. While the overall arrangement is logical, the progression of ideas feels a bit disjointed due to the repetitive sentence beginnings and the lack of sophisticated linking words.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary used is functional and appropriate for a letter to a friend, but it is quite basic and repetitive. Phrases like 'very happy', 'very helpful', and 'very easy' are used frequently, which limits the range of your expression. There is little attempt to use less common or more precise vocabulary. To improve, try to incorporate more descriptive adjectives and topic-specific collocations related to university studies, such as 'curriculum', 'academic support', or 'streamlined application process'. Expanding your lexical range will help you convey your ideas with more nuance and precision.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
The letter contains a mix of simple and some complex sentence structures. While the meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors. For instance, 'I am very happy to get to know that you are applying' is slightly unnatural; 'I was pleased to hear' would be better. Additionally, 'You can ask my anything' contains a pronoun error ('my' instead of 'me'). There are also minor issues with article usage and prepositional phrases. While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more careful proofreading and a greater variety of complex grammatical structures to demonstrate higher proficiency.
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