Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-11-11

IELTS Writing Task 2 question

Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.

Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Student answer (Band 5.0)

It is oftenly argued by some people that learning a foreign language is important for travelling or work purposes. While others say that it is not necessary to learn a foreign language. I will discuss both points and will give my opinion.

Admittedly, in contemporary era, every person wants to study abroad, and start their new journey of life. While for this purpose they should learn a foriegn language to meet the country immigration requirements. However, every country has different language, so it depends on person desire. If a person, for instance, want to study in germany may require german language B1 or B2. Meanwhile, some of them want to work in other countries. For this purpose they should require a general training to meet immigration reqirements.

On the other hand, some people claim that these are not the only reasons. Learning a foreign language is not only important for travelling or work, but it also beneficial for communication with people's who are homey of that country. For instance, when we travel in a foriegn country for any purpose, and we learn the language of that country so it is easy to explore surroundings and commited with people's without any difficulty.

In my opinion, it is important to learn different foreign languages, because it is necessary. Furthermore, even if we do not go foreign but it is important to learn basic foreign language due to the fact is that it helps us in future if we have a plan to study abroad or work opportunity in foreign country.

In conclusion, learning a foreign language is important whether for study purposes or work. Moreover, these are not main reasons, but also beneficial for communication with foreign people's.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You address both views and state your own position, particularly in the introduction and the paragraph beginning “In my opinion.” The examples about studying in Germany and meeting immigration requirements are relevant to travel or work-related reasons. However, the discussion is only partial: the first view is mainly explained through study and immigration, while the second is supported by a brief point about communicating with local people. The opinion that learning languages is “necessary” is asserted rather than clearly justified, and the conclusion largely repeats earlier points. Develop each view with a fuller explanation and a specific example, then make your own position more precise—for instance, explain why cultural understanding or personal development matters beyond practical needs.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a recognisable structure, with an introduction, separate paragraphs for the two views, an opinion paragraph and a conclusion. Transitions such as “On the other hand,” “For instance” and “In conclusion” help signal the direction of the discussion. However, progression within paragraphs is sometimes unclear or repetitive. The opening says “While others say that it is not necessary,” which does not accurately introduce the opposing view that there are additional reasons to learn a language. Several sentences begin with “For this purpose,” and the final paragraph repeats the same practical reasons without adding a clear synthesis. Use more precise links between claims and examples, and ensure each paragraph develops one central point in a logical sequence.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant topic vocabulary, including “immigration requirements,” “communication” and “surroundings,” and the meaning is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several word choices or collocations are inaccurate, which sometimes makes the message less clear. Examples include “oftenly argued,” “meet the country immigration requirements,” “people’s who are homey,” and “commited with people's.” Spelling errors such as “foriegn” and “reqirements” also reduce accuracy. Aim to learn common combinations such as “meet immigration requirements,” “communicate with local people” and “explore the area.” Vary repeated words such as “important” and “purpose” with precise alternatives suited to the point being made.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentences, using structures such as “While others say…” and “even if we do not go foreign…”. However, complex attempts are often faulty, and errors occur frequently enough to make some sentences difficult to follow. For example, “If a person … want to study” has a subject–verb agreement error, while “it also beneficial” is missing a verb. The sentence beginning “when we travel in a foreign country” also shifts awkwardly between “we” and “you,” and the final sentence has an incomplete construction: “these are not main reasons, but also beneficial.” Practise complete clause structures, agreement, articles and consistent pronouns, then check each sentence for a clear subject and verb.

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