Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-16
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 Neha,
I hope you are doing well and this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to give some advice regarding the same course that I did at MGITER University.
First of all, I pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in the Computer Science and Technology at MGITER University 3 years ago. Furthermore, I had 8 subjects in each semester of four years. Moreover, I learned numerous languages regarding the computer programming. After that, there were several challenges related to practical exams and project presentations.
By the way, when I went to this University, I met an intelligent professor Mr. Desai. He was my favorite professor, because of his teaching techniques and extensive knowledge regarding the computer system, which could be useful for all students. So, I can recommend you for that course at this university. For your further process, you need to go to the admin office at the university and apply for your admission for the same course that I did.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Best regards,
Lynn
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 6.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 6.0 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You provided details about the course, explained why you recommend the university, and gave advice on the application process. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For example, the description of the course is quite brief, focusing on the number of subjects rather than the content or experience. The advice on how to apply is also rather generic. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your ideas with more specific details or personal anecdotes to fully develop the response.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas. You use some cohesive devices such as 'First of all', 'Furthermore', and 'Moreover'. However, some of these transitions feel a bit mechanical or slightly unnatural in a personal letter context. The referencing is generally clear, but the flow between the description of the course and the recommendation of the professor could be smoother. Overall, the structure is coherent and easy to follow, meeting the requirements for a Band 6.
Lexical Resource — Band 6.0
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'pursued', 'extensive knowledge', and 'consideration'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'languages regarding the computer programming' (which should be 'programming languages') and 'recommend you for that course' (which should be 'recommend that course to you'). While these errors do not impede communication, they indicate a need for more precise collocation and idiomatic usage to reach a higher band.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are some grammatical errors, such as 'I did the same course that I did' (repetitive) and 'I can recommend you for that course' (incorrect preposition usage). Punctuation is generally correct, but some phrasing is slightly awkward, such as 'regarding the computer system'. The errors present do not cause difficulty for the reader, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on sentence variety and ensuring subject-verb agreement will help improve your accuracy.
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