Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-11-14

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You have enrolled in an evening course but you have found that you are too busy to continue and would like to take the course next term instead.

• explain the situation and why you cannot continue the course

• say what you would like to do about your studies

• ask for advice about what you can do about the situation

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Subject: Request to switch semester

Dear sir/mam,

I hope you are doing well. I'm writing this letter to inform you that I am going to take the course next term because of my busy work schedule. These days, we have some new projects to finish, due to which I am unable to continue with the course.

I am really interested in the study as it fascinates me a lot, but as I mentioned about my work, it is hard for me to focus on the course. I guess I would like to take the course next term, as I will be available for it since my work project is going to last only three months.

Even though I am still confused about my decision because I feel I can multitask and can do both tasks without distraction , could you please assist me about my sitation as you have more experience than me and im sure you will guid me best.

Thank you,

Guran

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

You address all three points: you explain that new work projects make it difficult to continue, say you would prefer to take the course next term, and ask the recipient for advice. The reason is relevant, and the detail that the project will last three months helps explain your plan. However, your intended action is not fully clear because you also say you are “still confused” and think you can manage both commitments. Develop this uncertainty by asking whether you may defer, pause, or continue with adjustments, and state which option you currently prefer. A clearer request about the course arrangements would make the letter more complete and purposeful.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter follows a generally sensible order: it introduces the request, explains the work pressure, describes your interest and preferred timing, and ends by asking for help. Paragraphing also separates the main stages of the message. Some links between ideas are less clear, particularly the shift from wanting to take the course next term to saying you may be able to multitask. The long final sentence combines your uncertainty, request, and reason for seeking advice, making the main question harder to follow. Use a separate sentence or paragraph for the advice request, and make the relationship between your preferred plan and your doubts explicit. This would make the progression smoother and cohesion less dependent on linking phrases.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use an adequate range to explain your circumstances, including “busy work schedule,” “new projects,” and “available.” These choices communicate the main message, and phrases such as “interested in” and “fascinates me” convey your motivation. However, some wording is imprecise or unnatural for a formal letter: “assist me about my situation” and “I will guide me best” do not express the request idiomatically. There are also spelling and form errors, including “sitation” and “mam.” Choose more precise expressions for deferring a course and requesting guidance, and proofread spelling and formal address. This would improve accuracy and appropriateness without changing your meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, including the reason clause “because of my busy work schedule” and the longer sentence beginning “Even though I am still confused.” Most of the message remains understandable, and the grammar errors do not generally prevent communication. Some sentence patterns need more control: “I mentioned about my work” uses an unnecessary preposition, while “I will be available for it since my work project is going to last only three months” makes the timing relationship unclear. The final sentence also runs several ideas together and has punctuation spacing problems. Break it into shorter sentences and check clause structure, prepositions, and punctuation to make your meaning more precise.

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