Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-08-15
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)
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you regarding a request for the evening course which I would do in next term.
My name is Teenu Walia and I am doing the master of Business administrative. I am planning to do this course after completion of my study as my master is so hard. It is not possible for me to enroll in an evening course.
I would like this course as it also help to build my skill and career. I will get the practical knowledge by this course. This course is my additional study which help me for my future betterment.
I tried a lot to change my university schedule and for two months I will do online study where I can also join this course. But my university denay me for this. Infect, my DLI number will also change if I will do this course with the same time of my master. Hope so i will join this course in the next term and learn so many things.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Yours faithfully,
Teenu Walia
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 6.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 6.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 6.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0
The response addresses all three bullet points of the prompt. You explain your situation (master's degree workload), state your intention to defer to the next term, and ask for advice regarding the situation. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. The explanation regarding the DLI number and university schedule is slightly confusing and could be expressed more clearly. While you have covered the requirements, the tone is occasionally informal and the logical flow of the explanation could be more precise to ensure the reader fully understands the constraints you are facing.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0
The letter is organized into clear paragraphs, which helps the reader follow your points. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'I hope', 'I would like', and 'Thank you'. However, the progression between sentences is sometimes mechanical. For instance, the transition between explaining your master's degree and your desire to take the course is abrupt. Additionally, some referencing is unclear, such as 'this course' being used repeatedly without sufficient linking to the specific evening course mentioned in the introduction. Improving the variety of transition words would enhance the flow.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, such as 'consideration', 'completion', and 'practical knowledge'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and minor errors, such as 'master of Business administrative' (should be 'Master of Business Administration') and 'my university denay me' (should be 'denied'). The phrase 'my master is so hard' is too informal for a formal letter. While your meaning is generally clear, the lack of precision in word choice and some spelling errors prevent a higher score.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
You use a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text. Examples include 'which I would do in next term' (should be 'which I would like to take next term'), 'as it also help' (should be 'helps'), and 'if I will do this course with the same time' (should be 'at the same time'). Punctuation is generally acceptable, but the verb tense consistency is often problematic. These errors do not completely impede communication, but they are noticeable and occur frequently enough to impact the overall accuracy of the writing.
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