Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 13 · 2026-10-13

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)

The growing emphasis on speaking the native language of the country you are living in can be attributed to several factors such as removal of language barrier and easy communication but it presents several challenges as well. Difficulty to learn new language and communicate according to the social trends can be very difficult leading to serious problems as well as practical problems. I advocate of a strong approach that it certainly causes some serious problems socially and practically.

Major problems that a person comes across in this niche is that there is a language gap that cannot be filled by just learning the native language, there is a certain speaking style as well in many languages that you need to master as well in order to communicate freely with the native people residing there. This not only makes you socially awkward but also creates a gap in sicual relationships you form in that country. Other than that you need to pass adequate tests in order to qualify for a certificate of that langugage. Despite having the ability to sepak freely in native language you need to pass the test which requires various modules of speaking , wrtiting reading and listening with a specific aggregate. This certificate than makes you elgible for things that other natives are rightious of. Many langugaes such as German there are certain levels such as A1,A2 till C2, this is also a huge hetic for people to learn all these who are new to this language. These are the some practical ans social problems one must encounter living in a country where native language is spoken. Racism is also not rare in many countries when you communicate with others in your native language.

Aslo there is a huge difficulty in the job market if a person does't has the valid certificate of that language for example gothe is required for german, ielts is required for english. These tests are not only expensive but also diffiucult to clear as they require practice of all the modules of that specfic langauge.

In conclusion, it can be stated that countries wh

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

Your position is clear: you agree that living where a foreign language is spoken can create serious social and practical difficulties. You address both areas, explaining how unfamiliar speaking styles may hinder relationships and how language certificates can affect access to jobs or other opportunities. These are relevant points, and the German-language example gives the discussion some specificity. However, some ideas are less fully developed than others. The discussion of tests and certificates takes up considerable space without clearly explaining how this relates to the task’s broader claim about living in a foreign-language environment. The final conclusion is also incomplete, so it does not effectively restate your view. Develop each main point with a clear explanation and a concrete example, and finish with a complete conclusion.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has a basic paragraph structure, moving from an introduction to social and practical problems, and then attempting a conclusion. This helps the reader identify the main areas of discussion. However, progression within the body paragraphs is not consistently clear: the discussion shifts from speaking style to relationships, certificates, language levels, racism, and employment without sufficiently showing how each point connects to the next. Linking phrases such as “Other than that” and “Aslo” are either vague or repetitive, and some references, such as “These tests,” are not fully clear. The conclusion ends mid-sentence, disrupting the overall structure. Group related points into focused paragraphs, use precise transitions, and ensure the ending completes the argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You attempt vocabulary relevant to the topic, including “language barrier,” “socially awkward,” “job market,” and “aggregate,” and you try to express distinctions between social and practical challenges. However, the range is limited by repeated use of general words such as “problems,” “difficulty,” and “language,” while several inaccurate or misspelled choices make parts harder to understand. For example, “hetic” appears to mean “hectic,” but that is not the natural word for the burden of learning language levels; “rightious of” is unclear in context. There are also spelling errors such as “langugage” and “diffiucult.” Choose more precise collocations, check spelling carefully, and avoid using technical terms unless their meaning is clear.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You use both simple and longer sentence forms, including clauses explaining causes and consequences, as in “This not only makes you socially awkward but also creates a gap…” However, attempts at complex structures are often inaccurate, and errors sometimes make the intended meaning difficult to follow. Examples include “I advocate of a strong approach,” “a person does't has,” and “there are certain levels,” where the sentence structure or verb agreement is faulty. Articles and sentence boundaries also need attention; the opening sentence is overloaded, and the final sentence is incomplete. Practise building complex sentences around one clear main clause, then check subject–verb agreement, verb forms, and punctuation. More accurate control of these patterns would make your argument easier to read.

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