Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-08-31

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 Priya,

I hope you are well. I am writing a letter to tell you about the course which I did last year it was master in healthcare leadership from BPP university. Moreover, I heard that you are also planning to do that course from the same university.

Firstly, I am giving you brief details about the subjects which will be helpful for you to study major studies in management and analysis. Furthermore, this course has more opportunity in healthcare sector in which both of us having more interest.

Secondly, I specially recommend the BPP university for you because it has knowledgeable teachers, good source of library book and it campus has full wi-fi facility which helpful for your research programme.

Lastly, the application process is very easy you need to apply online form then if you selected for the interview then they going to call you for that and on the basis of your score you are the final candidate for course.

I hope this information will help you to find your right choice for your career if you need any help i am always there for you.

Yours Faithfully,

Kaira Boss.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses all three bullet points: it describes the course, explains why the university is recommended, and provides advice on the application process. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For example, the description of the course is quite vague, mentioning only 'management and analysis' without providing a clear sense of the curriculum. Similarly, the advice on the application process is brief. While the tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, the content could be expanded with more specific details to fully meet the requirements of a Band 7 or higher. The letter covers the requirements but remains at a fairly superficial level.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is organized into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific point from the prompt. The use of linking words such as 'Firstly', 'Furthermore', 'Secondly', and 'Lastly' provides a logical structure. However, some of the transitions feel a bit mechanical, and the flow between sentences is occasionally interrupted by grammatical issues. The referencing is generally clear, and the letter follows a standard format for a semi-formal/informal correspondence. The overall progression of ideas is easy to follow, though the cohesion could be improved by using a wider variety of linking expressions rather than relying on simple sequence markers.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks variety and precision. The student uses basic terms like 'good source', 'easy', and 'helpful' repeatedly. There are some minor inaccuracies in collocation, such as 'do that course' (better: 'take that course') and 'apply online form' (better: 'fill out an online application form'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the intended meaning, there is little evidence of less common or more sophisticated lexical items. To improve, the student should focus on using more precise collocations and a wider range of descriptive adjectives and verbs related to academic and professional contexts.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally distract the reader. Examples include 'I am writing a letter to tell you about the course which I did last year it was master in healthcare leadership' (run-on sentence/missing punctuation), 'both of us having more interest' (incorrect verb form), and 'they going to call you' (missing auxiliary verb). Punctuation is also inconsistent, particularly with comma splices and missing articles. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the writing from reaching a higher band score.

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