Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)

I partially agree with this statement, Staying in a nation which citizen speaks different language rather than the individuals mother tongue has create major difficulties in social and practical situation. They have to face major challenges while communicating with some one also challenging to acquire a job for bein a .

If any person lives in a foreign language based country he have to face various difficulties as he has not able to communicate properly with surrounding peoples. So that it will be very difficult for him to mix with the society. As well as it will be challenging for him to manage a job due to lack of language for which many local may refused him to achieve what is he deserve for. For example, A survey stated that, Many foreign students in Germany who has lack of German language struggling to achieve a part time job for cover their living expenses also they cannot communicate properly with locals so they have to collab with any other international students.

On the other hand, It cannot not be the only reason for some serious issues because of this types of issues only for short time. Therefore peoples are become used to after a time period. Moreover, after a while they able to learn the local languages as they spend more time with the local peoples.

In conclusion, Although its challenging to live in a country where citizens speak a different language, peoples are enjoying that after an amount of time they become used to and able to learn that language.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses the prompt by acknowledging both social and practical difficulties. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention employment and social isolation, the arguments are repetitive and lack depth. For instance, the example regarding foreign students in Germany is relevant but could be expanded to explain how these challenges specifically impact long-term integration. The position is clear, but the supporting points remain at a surface level, which prevents a more comprehensive exploration of the topic. To improve, ensure each paragraph provides a distinct, well-supported argument rather than restating the same points in different ways.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. Phrases like 'So that it will be' and 'As well as it will be' are used incorrectly to link ideas, which disrupts the flow. Additionally, the transition between the second and third paragraphs is abrupt. While there is a logical progression from the problem to the counter-argument, the lack of sophisticated linking words makes the text feel disjointed. Improving the variety and accuracy of transition signals would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and range required for higher bands. You rely on basic phrasing, such as 'major difficulties' and 'serious issues,' which are repeated. There are also errors in word choice and collocation, such as 'collab with' (informal) and 'lack of language' (should be 'lack of language proficiency'). To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more academic collocations and precise terminology related to the topic of migration and language acquisition, while avoiding informal abbreviations or repetitive phrasing.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text that occasionally impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement ('he have to face', 'Many foreign students... who has lack'), article usage, and sentence structure ('It cannot not be the only reason'). While you attempt some complex sentences, they are often marred by errors, such as 'for which many local may refused him'. The range of structures is limited, and the persistent errors in basic grammar suggest a need for a stronger focus on sentence construction and proofreading for common slips.

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