Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · IELTS General Essentials · 2026-11-03

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,

I am writting this letter to talk regarding the evening course in which I am enrolled in. It seems that I will be too busy to continue this course for this time and willing to have this course in my next term.

Firstly, the only reason that I am unable to continue this course is my focus on the other mai courses. When I went in brie through all the courses of this term at that time, I got to know that focusing on the main courses will let me achieve a good result. Thus, keeping the final result I would like to switch this course into next semester instead of the current.

Furthermore, I would like to just have my full dedication and concentration towards my studies without getting distracted. Moreover, it will be grateful for me if you advice me what can I do in this situation for my better future. I will be eagerly waiting for your advice.

Thank you sir,

Yours sincerely,

Yatharth

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.5

You address the main points: you explain that other courses are taking priority, say you want to move this course to the next term, and ask for advice. The purpose is clear, especially in “I would like to switch this course into next semester.” However, the reason for your difficulty is not fully explained: “my focus on the other main courses” and wanting a good result are relevant, but you could clarify what has changed or why the workload prevents attendance. Your request for advice is also quite general, and the letter does not ask directly whether deferral is possible or what steps you should take. The response covers the task well overall, but some points need fuller, more specific development.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The letter has a recognisable structure, with an opening, explanation, study preference, request for advice, and closing. Paragraphing helps separate the explanation from your request, and connectors such as “Firstly,” “Thus,” and “Furthermore” show how ideas relate. The progression is generally understandable, though some links feel mechanical, and “Furthermore” introduces a point that largely repeats your wish to concentrate on your studies. The reference in “keeping the final result” is also unclear, so the reader has to infer that you mean prioritising your results. To make the organisation more natural, group the reason and proposed deferral together, then make a direct, clearly linked request about the procedure or available options.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use vocabulary relevant to education and formal correspondence, including “enrolled,” “course,” “semester,” “dedication,” and “concentration.” These choices make your purpose understandable, and you attempt some less common expressions. However, several word-choice, collocation, and spelling problems reduce precision: “writting” is misspelled, “went in brie through” is unclear, and “switch this course into next semester” is not a natural way to describe deferring a course. “It will be grateful for me” also uses the wrong expression. Aim for accurate, conventional phrases rather than more elaborate wording; this will make the letter sound clearer and more appropriately formal.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.5

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including a reason clause in “the only reason that I am unable to continue this course is…” and a conditional-style request beginning “if you…”. The overall meaning can usually be followed, but errors in sentence construction and grammatical patterns are noticeable. For example, “in which I am enrolled in” repeats the preposition, while “and willing to have this course” lacks a clear subject and verb structure. In “I would like to just have my full dedication,” the construction is also awkward. Review clause structure, verb patterns after “would like,” and the placement of prepositions. More consistently controlled sentences would make your message easier to read.

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