Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 19 · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.

Write a letter to your boss. In your letter

• explain why you want to reduce your working hours
• say which hours you would like to work
• describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ....................................,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Manager,

I am Amrit and working as a process assistant in your organization. I hope this letter finds you well. Today, I am writing this letter in order to request regarding switch my work schedule to part time because of my studies.

To acquire the higher position degree is mandatory. So to accomplish this requirement I want to study for my future. Moreover, I would feel grateful if you switch to part time because to complete this course remain full-time student is significant. please scheduled my shifts on evenings due to classes in the morning I can do work in evenings.

Moving further, I am sure my part time job would not affect your work. I will do strives to complete the cases. Even, I can join online meeting that also helped my regarding current progress. Doing part time studies also assist to bear my schooling expenses and I can manage my other expenses easily. I would be grateful If you accept my request.

Best

Amrit

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points of the prompt: the reason for the request, the preferred hours, and the benefits to the employer. However, the development of these points is somewhat limited. For instance, the explanation of how the studies benefit the employer is vague, focusing more on the student's personal financial needs rather than professional value. While the purpose is clear, the tone is occasionally inconsistent with a formal request to a manager, and some ideas, such as the mention of 'cases', are not fully explained in the context of your role.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The letter is organized into logical paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your request. You use some cohesive devices like 'Moreover' and 'Moving further' to transition between ideas. However, the flow is occasionally disrupted by awkward phrasing, such as 'Today, I am writing this letter in order to request regarding switch my work schedule'. The use of referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall progression of ideas could be smoother if you used a wider variety of linking words to connect your sentences more naturally.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to communicate your request clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'part-time', 'schedule', and 'organization'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and collocation errors, such as 'acquire the higher position degree' (instead of 'obtain a higher degree') and 'do strives' (instead of 'strive'). These errors do not prevent understanding, but they limit the range of vocabulary and indicate a need for more precise word usage to reach a higher band.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

You attempt a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'I am Amrit and working as a process assistant' (missing subject/verb agreement), 'request regarding switch' (incorrect preposition/verb form), and 'please scheduled my shifts' (incorrect verb tense). While these errors do not completely impede communication, they occur frequently enough to affect the clarity of your message. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct verb forms after prepositions, and consistent tense usage.

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