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 Rahul,

I am writing this letter to congratulate for passing the higher school. I have done Computer Programming course from Algonquin college in Ottawa. Basically, this course is totally based on backend and frontend of softwares and web applications. This course will cover all the basic languages like Java, C++ and database which is the backbone of the industry.

The reason behind recommending this college is their professors and good relationships with software companies. Additionally, enrolled pupils are having very good background and strong experience can help you upgrade your skills.

Once you search Algonquin college registration in Google, it will take you the form where you have to provide all your details, and then you have to accept terms and conditions before registering. After that you have to pay an additional 100 dollars to conform your admission at college.

I hope this information would be helpful for you, I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Your's sincerely,

Dirgh Patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points in the prompt: describing the course, recommending the university, and providing application advice. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, while you mention the course covers Java and C++, explaining why these are beneficial or how they impacted your career would have provided better depth. The advice on the application process is clear but could be more detailed to be truly helpful to a friend. Overall, you have fulfilled the requirements of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Additionally' and 'Once you search' to link your ideas. However, the transition between the course description and the recommendation is a bit abrupt. Paragraphing is used correctly to separate the different topics. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider range of cohesive devices to improve the flow between sentences, as some of the current links feel slightly mechanical.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'backend', 'frontend', and 'backbone of the industry'. There are some minor inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'passing the higher school' (should be 'graduating from high school') and 'conform your admission' (should be 'confirm'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning clearly, it lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. Focusing on more natural collocations and avoiding repetitive phrasing will help improve your score in this area.

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 have done Computer Programming course' (missing an article), 'enrolled pupils are having' (incorrect tense usage), and 'take you the form' (missing a preposition). Additionally, 'Your's sincerely' is incorrect; it should be 'Yours sincerely'. While these errors do not impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. You should focus on subject-verb agreement, article usage, and standard punctuation in your future writing.

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