Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-13

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.5)

In this contemporary society, when living in a country where i have to speak in foreign language can arises many issues ,discomfort in professional as well as practical problems .

i strongly agree with this statement because it can lead to inconvenience and embarassment.

In a country where i have to talk in foreign language is much difficult for not having knowledge or any idea of that particular language it can get worse in my professional space as well as with my collegues to interact with them although if i dont know anything of that language i can use translator for speaking by that way i can get some hints and aid from that translator.it thought to be very life saving hack for me in that time.

furthermore,nowadays technology has innovated in many ways so instead of getting panic and stressful one should use the technology as a facilative source.

for example,when i have first made friends i dont know about there speaking sentences and language but instead of making cluless faces and confused thoughts i instantly approched to my google translator which saved me from getting awkward infront of my friends.

moreover, one should not totally depend on applications for the language translators instead there can take acourse of certain language to improve and understand the language correctly.

In conclusion, when living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can be difficult and hard but with practice and use of innovation one can achieve confident in that particular language.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The response addresses the prompt by agreeing that living in a foreign-language environment causes social and practical problems. However, the development is limited. While you mention professional and social challenges, the ideas are somewhat repetitive and rely heavily on the use of translation technology as a solution rather than exploring the depth of the 'social problems' mentioned in the prompt. The position is clear, but the supporting arguments lack the depth required for a higher band. To improve, ensure you provide more varied examples and explore the consequences of these problems more thoroughly.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical flow is often interrupted by awkward phrasing and sentence structure. While some cohesive devices like 'furthermore' and 'moreover' are used, they are sometimes applied mechanically. The transition between the problem (language barrier) and the solution (technology) is abrupt. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the sentence 'it thought to be very life saving hack', where the subject is missing. Improving the use of linking words and ensuring each paragraph has a clear, singular focus would enhance the overall progression.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range expected at higher levels. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'facilative source' instead of 'facilitating tool' or 'achieve confident' instead of 'achieve confidence'. You rely on basic vocabulary, and there is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic expressions. To reach a higher band, focus on using more precise collocations and academic vocabulary appropriate for a formal essay, while paying closer attention to word forms (e.g., noun vs. adjective usage).

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede readability. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'language can arises'), missing articles ('in foreign language'), and run-on sentences. The sentence structures are often simplistic or incorrectly constructed, such as 'when living in a country where i have to speak in foreign language can arises many issues'. While you attempt some complex sentences, they often contain errors that affect clarity. Focusing on basic sentence construction, correct punctuation, and consistent verb tense usage will significantly improve your score.

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