Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-11-12

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 often debated whether some people think learning foreign language is just because of travelling and work however, other believes this is not a specific reason to learn foreign language. From my perspective I believe that learning foreign languages is very beneficial and its doesn't matter a person is traveller or not.

On the one hand, one of the main reason is that learning foreign language has so many advantages like, a person should communicate with the foreigner without any hesitation. Moreover, if person know the foreign language, it gives alot of oppurtunities like working and travelling perhaps people just think if some one know other languages, absolutely that person is traveller but its not true. Generally speaking, this would helps alot on their career oppurtunities. For instance, person who is on travelling and if he knows how to communicate, that is very beneficial for himslef.

On the other hand, another important aspect to consider is that such people believes learning another language is not good. In my opininon people just need to refurnish their mindset. To be honest, learning foreign language has no any adverse effects.

In the conclusion, while there are valid arguments on both side. I believe that learning froeign language for the purpose of travelling and for work is very helpful. Due to this many new doors will open for you. For instance, if u are working on a foreign company and you are in meeting with your chairman and your chairman want to discuss some thing with you and -you know how to communicate than u continue discussion with them otherwise you mis the oppurtunity of discussion.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 4.5

You give a clear general opinion that learning languages is beneficial, and you mention travel and work as practical reasons. However, the task asks you to discuss both views, and the second view is not accurately explained: “such people believes learning another language is not good” presents it as opposition to language learning, rather than the view that people learn languages for other reasons too. The essay therefore only partly addresses the prompt. Your examples about communicating while travelling and in a workplace are relevant, but they repeat the practical benefits and are not developed with specific explanation. To strengthen the response, explain non-travel reasons—such as understanding other cultures, enjoying literature, or communicating with international friends—and support each side before stating your position clearly.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.0

The response has an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion, and signposts such as “On the one hand,” “On the other hand,” and “In the conclusion” help readers identify the sections. However, the progression is not consistently logical: the second body paragraph says language learning “is not good,” which does not represent the opposing view in the question, and it offers little explanation before moving to your opinion. Several ideas are repeated, especially the benefits for travel and work, while the final workplace example is lengthy and difficult to follow. Some linking phrases are also used mechanically. Build each paragraph around one distinct reason, explain it in a clear sequence, and use references such as “this ability” only when their meaning is unmistakable.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use some relevant vocabulary, including “foreign language,” “advantages,” “career opportunities,” and “adverse effects,” so the topic is generally understandable. However, the range is limited and several expressions are inaccurate or unnatural, such as “refurnish their mindset,” “no any adverse effects,” and “doors will open for you.” Repetition of “foreign language,” “beneficial,” and “opportunities” also limits flexibility. Spelling errors such as “oppurtunities,” “himself” written as “himslef,” and “froeign” reduce accuracy. Aim for precise topic vocabulary and natural collocations—for example, discuss “cultural understanding” or “personal development” as reasons to learn a language, rather than relying on repeated general claims.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more extended sentences, including conditional structures such as “if he knows how to communicate,” but control is inconsistent and errors occur frequently enough to make some sentences difficult to process. Examples include “other believes” and “one of the main reason,” where subject–verb agreement and plural forms are incorrect; “its doesn't matter,” which has an incorrect pronoun and verb form; and “this would helps,” where the modal is followed by the wrong verb form. Articles are often missing, as in “if person know,” and the final sentence contains a confusing sequence of clauses and punctuation. Practise accurate subject–verb agreement, articles, and verb patterns, then divide long sentences into shorter, complete units.

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