Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 15 · 2026-09-06

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 Krish,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to advice you about Web development course in Algonquin college and it's requirements.

I am glad to hear you are interested in the Web development course in our college. This is really a good choice to pursue your masters in IT industry. You need to apply at least 6 months prior to the syllabus start date. In addition to that, submit all your documents in college portal along with your application number.

Algonquin college has the best infrastructure in Ottawa with 500+ computers and more than 200 trained professionals. They focus more on practical workshops rather than theory. Although the class timings are from morning 7am to 5pm, you can access lab 24*7 by using your library access card.

Please visit www.algonquincollege.com and select the course and submit application note down the applicant number. Make sure to apply at least 180days before the term begins and upload all your educational documents.

I hope you enjoy your Master's course in this college. can't wait to hear from you soon.

Yours lovingly,

Bala

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You provided details about the Web Development course, explained the benefits of the university, and gave clear advice on the application process. The tone is appropriate for a letter to a friend, and the purpose of the letter is clear from the beginning. To reach a higher band, ensure that the details provided are slightly more descriptive; for example, you could elaborate on what specific skills are gained in the 'practical workshops' to further develop your ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a closing. Each paragraph focuses on a specific aspect of the prompt, which helps the reader follow your ideas easily. You use some cohesive devices such as 'In addition to that' and 'Although', which help connect your sentences. However, some transitions feel slightly mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the flow between sentences is more natural, rather than relying on standard list-like connectors.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, using terms like 'infrastructure', 'trained professionals', and 'pursue'. There are a few minor word choice errors, such as using 'advice' (a noun) instead of 'advise' (a verb) in the opening sentence, and 'syllabus start date' which is slightly unnatural compared to 'course start date'. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your message clearly, incorporating more precise collocations or less common lexical items would help elevate your score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is always clear, there are several grammatical slips, such as 'I am writing to advice you' (should be 'advise'), 'in Algonquin college' (should be 'at'), and 'access lab' (should be 'access the lab'). Additionally, there are some punctuation and capitalization inconsistencies, such as 'can't wait' starting with a lowercase letter. Increasing your control over articles and verb forms will help improve your accuracy and allow for a higher band score.

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