Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-23
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 5.0)
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
No, I disagree with this statement on some condition because if you know the foreign language well you can communicate with the people of the country where you are living is very easy. You can easily explain your stance to foreign people. But if you have problem with your foreign language you can't speak well you can face problems you can say serious problem because if you can't communicate foreign people can't understand your stance so its a straight problem.
For example my Father is from out of country. He is basically in Saudi Arabia and in this country the language spoken is Arabic but my Father first language is Punjabi. They know the Arabic language well. So they can easily communicate with Arab citizens and easily explain their stance to other Arab citizens. They can't face any problem because they know the language.
But I also agree with this statement on some condition because some time foreign peoples can't like other countries people on personal basis and then if they want to communicate and other person can't know the language and He is also in any problem. So on this moment I think so it makes serious problem for those people who don't know the language or not able to communicate. But if you ask to me for my own knowledge or experience I disagree with this statement.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses the prompt but lacks the depth required for a higher band. While you state your position clearly, the arguments are repetitive and lack sufficient development. For instance, the explanation regarding your father is a personal anecdote that is not fully connected to the broader social or practical implications mentioned in the prompt. The discussion on 'social problems' is quite thin, focusing almost exclusively on communication barriers. To improve, you should explore more complex aspects of living in a foreign country, such as cultural isolation, employment challenges, or the psychological impact of language barriers, rather than just repeating that language knowledge solves the problem.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the flow between ideas is mechanical. You rely heavily on simple conjunctions like 'but' and 'so' to connect sentences, which makes the writing feel disjointed. There is a lack of sophisticated cohesive devices to guide the reader through your argument. Furthermore, the transition between your personal example and your general argument is abrupt. Using a wider variety of linking words (e.g., 'consequently', 'furthermore', 'in contrast', 'nevertheless') would help create a more logical progression of ideas and improve the overall structure of your response.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is limited and repetitive, often relying on basic phrasing. You frequently use the word 'problem' and 'stance' throughout the text, which restricts the range of your expression. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'on some condition' (which should be 'to some extent') and 'on this moment' (which should be 'in this situation'). To reach a higher band, you need to demonstrate a wider range of vocabulary, including less common lexical items and more precise collocations related to the topic of migration and language acquisition.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'foreign peoples can't like'), incorrect pronoun usage (e.g., 'He is also in any problem'), and awkward sentence construction. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with several run-on sentences that lack proper clause separation. While the meaning is generally understandable, the high frequency of errors in basic grammar prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. Focusing on sentence boundaries and subject-verb consistency will be essential for improvement.
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