Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-26

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 Raman,

I came to Canada in 2023 and applied for the Global Hospitality Management . My college was Conestoga College and it is situated in the middle of Kitchener area. I had two options either i can complete it online or offline . They also provided me a laptop at the beginning of the course.

I recommend this course to you because I think it is one of the best courses of Conestoga College. You have to give pratical exams also along with the theory which helps you in your future . You can also get job on the basis of this course and , in Canada there is a vast number of jobs available in Hospitality sector which will also help you to maintain strong immigration status.

You can easily apply for this program on their college website. The steps are very simple and , all the information of this course is available with the brief details.

Your Honestly,

Jagmohan Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: describing the course, recommending the university, and providing application advice. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention the course and the laptop, you could have provided more specific details about the curriculum or the learning experience to make the advice more personal and helpful. The recommendation is clear, but the explanation of why the university is good remains a bit superficial. To reach a higher band, try to expand on your points with more descriptive language and personal anecdotes that demonstrate the value of the course to your friend.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your ideas. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'because' and 'also' to link sentences. However, the flow between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical. For example, the transition between the course description and the recommendation could be smoother. Additionally, there are some minor issues with punctuation, such as unnecessary spaces before commas (e.g., 'course and , in Canada'). Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring correct punctuation would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You use a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey your message clearly, such as 'hospitality sector' and 'immigration status'. However, the range is somewhat limited and relies on fairly common expressions. There are also some minor word choice issues, such as 'pratical exams' (spelling) and 'brief details', which sound slightly unnatural. To improve, try to incorporate more precise adjectives and collocations related to academic and professional contexts. For example, instead of saying 'best courses', you could use 'highly regarded program' or 'comprehensive curriculum'.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'either i can complete it' (tense/modal usage), 'get job' (missing article), and 'Your Honestly' (incorrect closing). Additionally, there are issues with capitalization and punctuation, such as the lowercase 'i' and the spacing before commas. These errors do not impede communication, but they are frequent enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on subject-verb agreement and consistent use of articles will help improve your accuracy.

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