Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 17 · 2026-07-25

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.

Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter:

• say which part-time course you booked
• explain why you need to cancel your booking
• ask about booking a different course

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.5)

Dear sir,

I am writing this letter to inform you that, I joined the part-time course in college, now I want to cancel it.

Before one week I booked associate of arts course in your college for part- time because I have great interest in that course .My friends also did this course last week, so, I want to do that course.

Moreover, I need to cancel this course there are lots reasons to cancel this course one of the main reason is that I want to do a good job in future, but recently I searched on Internet that with the help of this course I cannot get a good job.

Furthermore, I got information from my elder brother about different course that also provided by your college that is hospitality, after doing that course I can get a good job, so can you please enroll in this course.

I am looking forward to your reply.

Your faithfully,

Akashdeep Singh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

You have addressed all three bullet points of the task: identifying the course, explaining the reason for cancellation, and requesting a change. However, the development of these ideas is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation regarding why the course is unsuitable is a bit vague, and the request for the new course could be more formal and specific. To reach a higher band, ensure that your reasons are explained with greater clarity and that the tone remains consistently professional throughout the letter. Despite these minor issues, the purpose of the letter is clear and the requirements are met.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use some cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Furthermore', and 'in addition', though some of these transitions feel slightly mechanical. The progression of ideas is generally clear, but the flow between sentences could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and ensuring that referencing (e.g., referring back to the 'hospitality course') is more precise. Overall, the structure is sufficient for the task, but more sophisticated linking would enhance the coherence.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.5

You have an adequate range of vocabulary to communicate your message effectively. You use topic-specific terms like 'part-time course', 'enroll', and 'hospitality'. However, there are some instances of awkward phrasing, such as 'Before one week' (should be 'A week ago') and 'there are lots reasons' (should be 'there are many reasons'). To improve, focus on more natural collocations and avoid repetitive structures. While your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning, incorporating more precise academic or formal business terminology would help you achieve a higher score.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as punctuation issues (e.g., the comma after 'inform you that, I joined') and minor tense inconsistencies. Some sentences are slightly fragmented or run-on. To improve, pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement and sentence boundaries. While these errors do not significantly impede communication, they occur frequently enough to prevent a higher score. Focusing on proofreading for basic grammatical accuracy will be very beneficial for your future writing tasks.

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