Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

Dear Asha,

I hope you are in high spirits. I appreciate that you asked for advice before starting your career because not everybody have that privilage. I would like you to recommend Business Technology course that I have graduated from month ago.

The course duration is two years, and this is best beginning of the future for busineess as I know you want to become an entrepreneur, And definitely you will like it. In the end of the course you will get two months Co-op in business center of Alberta.

I am recommending this course for a reason, as it helps you in future that how you can build your brand from scratch. This is not just provide knowledge regarding business but also Technology that driven in today's era. They will teach your how you can apply technology to the business which help your business grow effectively.

You can easily apply online, search URL www.harvarduniversityalberta.com. You will see all the courses highlighted at the bottom of the page. You can select the one that mentioned there.

See you soon Asha!

Love,

Jass

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The letter covers all three bullet points: it describes the course, explains why the university is recommended, and provides application advice. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of why the university is recommended is a bit repetitive, focusing on 'business' and 'technology' without providing specific examples of the curriculum or campus life. To reach a higher band, you should expand on your personal experience with the course to make the advice feel more authentic and helpful.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized, with each paragraph addressing a specific part of the prompt. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'In the end of the course' and 'For a reason', though some transitions feel a bit mechanical. The paragraphing is clear, which helps the reader follow your advice easily. To improve, try to use a wider variety of linking words and ensure that the flow between sentences is smoother, as some sentences feel slightly disconnected from the previous ones.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'entrepreneur', 'scratch', and 'effectively'. However, there are some noticeable errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'privilage' (spelling), 'busineess' (spelling), and 'Technology that driven' (grammar/word form). Additionally, phrases like 'best beginning of the future' sound slightly unnatural. While these errors do not impede communication, they limit the score. Focusing on accurate spelling and more natural collocations will help you achieve a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('not everybody have'), article usage ('the Business Technology course'), and prepositional errors ('in the end of the course' should be 'at the end'). Some sentences are also missing necessary words, such as 'They will teach you how'. While your meaning is generally clear, these recurring errors in basic grammar prevent a higher score. You should focus on proofreading for subject-verb agreement and article placement.

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