Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-10-07

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 or madam

i am writing this letter because i would like to discontinue the course am currently studying due to unavoidable circumstances,i haven't been having a steady attendance due to a lot of work in my office,we are working on a project which should be ready by the end of the year.we have been working tirelessly to beat the deadlines and am always worn out thus I always have less to no concentration during the class.i feel like continuing like this will lower my grades in the coming examinations.

I am requesting to further my studies until next term because my workload will be a little bit low.in addition I am seeking for an advice from you to help me navigate through this challenge.any help rendered to me will be of great help.

I will be looking forward to hearing from you the soonest.

Yours faithfully

Sharon mutai

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

The letter addresses all three points: you explain that office work and a year-end project prevent regular attendance, say you want to continue next term, and ask for advice. The reason is relevant and supported by details such as working to meet deadlines and feeling tired in class. This gives the reader a clear understanding of your situation. However, the request about your studies could be more precise: “requesting to further my studies until next term” is unclear about whether you want to defer, transfer your enrolment, or pause the course. You could also ask a specific question about available options or procedures. The main purpose is clear, but some parts are less fully developed than others.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The information is arranged in a sensible order: the opening explains why you are writing, the next paragraph describes your request and asks for help, and the closing anticipates a reply. Paragraphing supports this progression, and links such as “due to,” “in addition,” and “thus” help connect ideas. At times, however, the first paragraph contains several points in one long sentence, making the explanation feel crowded. The transition from describing your workload to requesting a change of term could also be clearer. Separating the reasons into shorter sentences and using a direct link such as “For this reason, I would like to defer my place” would make the progression smoother and the relationships between ideas more explicit.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the situation, including “unavoidable circumstances,” “deadlines,” “worn out,” and “concentration.” These choices communicate the pressure you are experiencing, and the tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter. Some expressions are less natural or precise, however: “further my studies until next term” does not clearly express postponing the course, while “seeking for an advice” and “any help rendered to me” sound awkward in this context. Aim for conventional formal collocations, such as “defer my enrolment,” “ask for your advice,” and “any assistance you can offer.” More precise wording would make the request sound clearer and more professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

The letter includes both simple statements and longer sentences with reasons and results, for example, “we are working on a project which should be ready by the end of the year.” The meaning is generally understandable, but some grammatical and punctuation errors remain. In “the course am currently studying,” the subject “I” is missing; “am always worn out” also needs “I.” The opening paragraph joins several independent ideas with commas, creating a run-on sentence. Capitalisation is inconsistent, including the lowercase “i,” and the final sentence would be more natural as “I look forward to hearing from you soon.” Use full stops to separate the workload details and check each sentence for a subject and complete verb. These corrections would improve control while retaining your range of sentence forms.

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