Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Barron's Writing · 2026-09-01

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

In some educational systems, children are required to study one or more foreign languages. In others, foreign language study is not a requirement. What are the potential benefits of foreign language study? 

Do you think foreign language study is an important part of education?

Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 4.0)

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AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 4.0

The response fails to address the prompt adequately. It is significantly under the 250-word minimum, which severely limits the development of ideas. While the prompt asks for the benefits of foreign language study and an opinion on its importance, the response is largely incoherent, making it difficult to identify a clear position or relevant arguments. The ideas presented, such as 'online classes' and 'lifestyle', are not connected to the topic in a logical way. Because the response is underdeveloped and fails to meet the length requirement, it does not address all parts of the task effectively.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 4.0

The essay lacks a logical structure. There is no clear paragraphing, and the progression of ideas is absent. The sentences are disjointed, and the use of cohesive devices is either missing or misused, such as the abrupt transition 'In conclusion' which does not follow from the preceding text. The lack of logical flow makes the essay very difficult to follow, and the relationship between sentences is rarely clear. The overall arrangement of information is not coherent, which hinders the reader's ability to understand the intended message.

Lexical Resource — Band 4.0

The vocabulary is very limited and often used incorrectly, which leads to confusion. Many words appear to be misused or misspelled, such as 'kindchildern', 'deferents', 'inttercun', and 'contive'. The range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas, and the frequent errors in word choice and spelling impede communication. There is no evidence of an attempt to use less common lexical items accurately. The writing relies on basic, repetitive, and often non-standard language, which significantly restricts the clarity of the response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0

The grammatical range is extremely limited, consisting mostly of fragmented or poorly constructed sentences. There are frequent errors in basic sentence structure, subject-verb agreement, and punctuation. For example, 'I am waiting this latter a few students profession' is grammatically unintelligible. The lack of control over basic grammar makes it difficult to identify any complex structures, and the high frequency of errors distorts the meaning of the text throughout the response. The writing does not demonstrate the ability to produce error-free sentences.

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