Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · 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 6.5)

Dear Deep,

I was pleased to hear that you intend to apply further study in the optimal university and i am more than grateful to give you some tips which can be useful for you.

The course in business domain is best option as you want. I completed the same two years diploma of International Business Management in St. Clair University and covering financial accounting, taxing, business law and topics related to economic. I did placement in the last semester which was really worthwhile to get four months valuable experience.

I strongly recommend this university because all the staff is approachable and teach students in many ways to make them understand because they are well experienced. In addition to this, students can get books and material for projects and assignments from well established library and computer lab is available around the clock.

I want to advise that you should apply for offer letter in advance from the university because after October 30, they will close enrolling admission.

I hope you find this information helpful, if you need help ahead please do not feel hesitate.

Yours lovingly,

Gurpreet

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The letter successfully addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You clearly described the International Business Management diploma, explained the benefits of the university (approachable staff and facilities), and provided specific advice regarding the application deadline. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose is clear throughout. To improve, you could provide slightly more depth in the description of the course content or the specific nature of the placement to fully develop your ideas, which would help move your score into the higher bands.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each requirement, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'In addition to this' and 'because' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the paragraphing could be more distinct. The flow between sentences is generally smooth, but there are instances where the connection between ideas could be more sophisticated. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and the structure is appropriate for a semi-formal letter.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'approachable', 'worthwhile', and 'well established'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'apply further study' (should be 'apply for further study') and 'close enrolling admission' (should be 'close applications'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the variety and precision required for a higher band. Focusing on more natural collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing will help enhance your lexical range.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. There are several grammatical errors, such as 'i am more than grateful' (should be 'I am'), 'The course in business domain is best option' (missing articles), and 'do not feel hesitate' (should be 'do not hesitate'). While these errors are noticeable, they do not impede communication. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement, the use of articles, and consistent capitalization. Increasing the frequency of error-free complex sentences will help improve your score in this criterion.

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