Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-09-03

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)

It is said that communicating in a different foreign language for a person who has moved to a different country can create various miscommunications and also create a situation of social awkwardness.

To begin with, it might be challenging to a person to adapt new place other than their home country, where one has to learn the language and their culture in order to know the lifestyle of the foreign country. For an instance, a person who is born and raised in Africa has different language as well as accent which they use on daily basis, now the person decides to move to other country where the person have to learn new culture as well as their local dialect which can create difficulty in understanding at first.

Moreover, in the most cases the communication creates the social problem where the intensions are not conveyed so that it gives a negative impression or conflict in discussion. For example, the foreigner is interacting with locals and in that conversation the local people are not able to understand the accent of the person which can create chaos and difficulties in communication. Additionally, sometimes more than a language barrier there is difficult situation faced by any foreigners is racism. A article shows that there many people who move to other country face racism because of their different dialect as well as body language.

In conclusion, I agree that many people feels difficult and sometimes have a fear to communicate in a foreign language that might create a social problems for them.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses the prompt by discussing both social and practical problems associated with living in a foreign country. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited. While you mention language barriers and racism, the connection between these points and the 'practical problems' mentioned in the prompt is not fully explored. The position is clear, but the supporting examples, such as the mention of an 'article' without specific details, lack depth. To reach a higher band, ensure that each point is fully extended with more specific reasoning or illustrative examples that directly relate to the prompt's requirements.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into logical paragraphs, and there is a clear progression of ideas from the introduction to the conclusion. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'To begin with,' 'Moreover,' and 'In conclusion,' which help guide the reader. However, some transitions are slightly mechanical or repetitive. Additionally, the referencing is occasionally unclear, such as in the second paragraph where the transition between the general challenge of adaptation and the specific example of an African immigrant feels slightly abrupt. Improving the variety of linking words and ensuring smoother transitions between sentences would enhance the overall flow.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary used is generally adequate for the task, allowing you to convey your meaning clearly. You use some relevant terms like 'miscommunications,' 'social awkwardness,' and 'dialect.' However, the range is somewhat limited, and there are instances of imprecise word choice, such as 'intensions are not conveyed' (intentions) and 'in the most cases' (in most cases). To improve, try to incorporate more precise academic collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing. The vocabulary is sufficient to communicate your ideas, but it lacks the flexibility and sophistication required for higher band scores.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While you attempt complex sentences, there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow, such as 'it might be challenging to a person to adapt new place' (missing preposition 'to' and article 'a') and 'the person have to learn' (subject-verb agreement error). Punctuation is generally functional, but there are some awkward phrasings that affect readability. To achieve a higher score, focus on mastering subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and ensuring that complex sentence structures are constructed accurately.

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