Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-09-16

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 6.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

My name is Navdeep Kahlon, my registration ID id 34543, I enrolled in an evening course of Accounting at your esteemed organisation but I would not be able to continue the course for this term.

I am working in an accounting firm and uncertainly my colleague is taking leave because of his family urgency. There are various deadlines for HST's, corporate taxes which need to be done before due date. Therefore, I need to work overtime just to complete all the work on time. It could not be possible for me to join evening course for this term.

If it is possible, I would like to start the course in next term, otherwise it would be arduous for me to manage both work and study together. Neither I can concentrate on work nor on studies.

Please suggest me, what I need to do in such situation. Do I need to fill any online application form to adjourn my course to next term or I have to come in person to request for adjourment.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Navdeep Kahlon

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

The response successfully addresses all parts of the task prompt. You clearly explained your situation and the reason for discontinuing the course, mentioning your colleague's unexpected leave and demanding work deadlines. You also explicitly stated what you would like to do, which is to postpone your studies to the next term. Furthermore, you asked for advice regarding the administrative steps required, such as whether to fill out an online form or apply in person. The tone is appropriately formal and polite for a semi-formal or formal letter to an educational institution. All bullet points are well covered, and the ideas are fully developed and relevant to the context. Therefore, this performance meets the criteria for Band 7.0.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 7.0

The letter is logically organised and flows well from introduction to conclusion. Paragraphing is used appropriately, with each paragraph serving a distinct function, such as introducing the issue, explaining the work situation, stating the preference, and asking for guidance. Cohesive devices are employed reasonably well, using words like 'Therefore', 'If it is possible', and 'otherwise' to connect ideas. However, referencing and transitions are at times slightly mechanical. For instance, the sentence structure in the second paragraph could be linked more fluidly. Despite these minor lapses, there is a clear overall progression throughout the text, justifying a Band 7.0.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrated a sufficient range of vocabulary for the task, including appropriate phrases such as 'esteemed organisation', 'corporate taxes', and 'adjourn my course'. There are some attempts at less common lexical items, but there are also vocabulary and collocation inaccuracies. For example, using 'uncertainly' instead of 'unfortunately' or 'unexpectedly', and 'adjourment' instead of 'deferral' or 'postponement'. Additionally, 'id' is a typo for 'ID'. While these errors do not impede communication, they prevent the lexical score from reaching higher bands. The vocabulary is adequate and fulfils the requirements for a Band 6.0.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You have used a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, incorporating conditionals ('If it is possible, I would like to...') and questions. However, there are noticeable grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. For example, 'my registration ID id 34543' contains a repetition/typographical error, and 'It could not be possible for me' is somewhat unnatural compared to 'It will not be possible for me'. Furthermore, 'Neither I can concentrate on work nor on studies' suffers from incorrect correlative conjunction inversion ('Neither can I...'). While these errors do not impede overall communication, they occur frequently enough to place your performance firmly at Band 6.0.

See this exact question answered at other band scores — the same prompt compared across bands.

Browse more IELTS Writing model answers or get your own writing scored by the same AI examiner.