Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-08-25

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 6.0)

When the topic of issues in non-native nations is discussed, there are some thoughts regarding a country where you have to speak a foreign language, it can be a cause of serious social as well as practical problems. To a major degree I disagree with this viewpoint. My stance is explained further in the ensuing paragraphs.

To justify my viewpoint, one key point is that, abroad people often value each other regardless of their region, cast or based on their lifestyle. As a result, it helps them to develop global relations and neither create any issues nor other practical problems. Moreover, individual secure their professional career as well as personal lifestyle easily. Therefore, foreign countries also assists them for their bright future instead of developing any practical circumstances. For instance, numerous people migrate from their native nation to foreign language countries for their benefit of equal work balance with higher salary.

Another main reason is that, people who live in foreign nations or citizens of the country values and respect all the cultures and moral value of every tradition. Consequently, it promotes importance and knowledge of customs which strengthen the bond with others. In this case, Indians who live in different nations, they spread their traditions to others. It helps them to create better social relations.

However, it cannot be denied that, some situations such as disrespect of their culture and rude behaviour with others often cause serious social issues. Furthermore, lack of language understanding or knowledge leads to practical problems. For example, when a person who works in an office or company has not enough understanding of foreign language often create misunderstanding and face difficulty at work and communication.

In conclusion, living in a nation where people have to speak their native language can cause social and practical problems. To a major degree i disagree with this notion. Although sometimes people face difficulty in communicating with others, it strengthens bond and provides better career and lifestyle.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the prompt by taking a clear position against the statement. However, the development of ideas is somewhat superficial. While you mention that foreign countries offer better career prospects and cultural exchange, the arguments lack depth and specific, well-explained examples. For instance, the mention of 'Indians who live in different nations' is a good start but remains underdeveloped. To reach a higher band, ensure that each paragraph provides a more detailed explanation of how your points directly refute the idea that living in a foreign-language country causes 'serious social and practical problems'. The conclusion also contains a slight contradiction by restating the prompt's premise rather than your own stance.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organized into paragraphs, each with a clear central topic. You use cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Consequently', and 'However' to link ideas. However, some transitions feel mechanical or slightly misused, such as 'In this case' when introducing the example about Indians. Additionally, there are some issues with referencing; for example, in the third paragraph, the phrase 'people who live in foreign nations or citizens of the country values' is grammatically disjointed, which affects the flow. Improving the variety of cohesive devices and ensuring they are used more naturally would enhance the overall coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'migrate', 'traditions', and 'misunderstanding'. However, there are several instances of awkward word choice and collocation errors, such as 'non-native nations' (instead of 'foreign countries'), 'abroad people' (instead of 'people living abroad'), and 'equal work balance' (instead of 'work-life balance'). These errors occasionally hinder the precision of your expression. To improve, focus on learning collocations—words that naturally go together—and avoid repeating basic vocabulary. Expanding your range to include more precise, academic synonyms will help you move into the higher band categories.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'foreign countries also assists them', 'citizens... values') and article usage. Some sentences are also structurally confusing, such as 'there are some thoughts regarding a country where you have to speak a foreign language, it can be a cause...'. These errors are noticeable but do not prevent the reader from understanding your main points. To improve, pay closer attention to basic subject-verb agreement and ensure that your complex sentences are punctuated correctly to avoid run-on structures.

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