Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-28

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 6.0)

It is undeniable that migration play an crucial role in learning different role in foreign languages. In this some individual believe that learning foreign language is in order to travel or work in different countries while other believe it have their own reasons. This essay will outline not only the both perspective but also my opinion which is in favor of both former point of view in forthcoming fragments with logical conclusions.

To commence with, there are few points in the favor of point of view. The first and foremost is better job oppertunities are opened for foreign language. To explain an individual with good communication has better chance for job or company with priority. for example french language has priority rather than english language. person with good french can easily communicate with local people. moreover shopkeeper or company can hire french learner as compare with other. secondly easy travel throughout the world. to justify there are several language across the world which make easy to intract with local for example buy goods, tickets, so on .foreign language can help to migrate all across the world for business ,higher studies

however there are several reasons in favor for someone should learn a foreign language rather than for work and travelling. to elaborate people get chance to indulge in diverse culture. to justify they can participate in their culture such as chrishmas without any interference or lack of communication to avoid over tension.

To conclude, although there are several reason in the point of favour such as get chance in indulge in diverse culture. yet,its more important to learn other language rather than work and travelling so it cannot be neglected at any cost.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response addresses both views and provides a personal opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the task. However, the development of ideas is limited. The arguments regarding job opportunities and travel are somewhat repetitive and lack depth. The second body paragraph, which discusses cultural benefits, is quite brief and lacks specific, well-developed examples to support the claim. While the position is clear, the overall development is underdeveloped, which prevents the essay from reaching a higher band. To improve, you should expand on your points with more detailed explanations and concrete examples.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, phrases like 'To commence with' and 'To justify' are used in a way that feels forced rather than natural. There are also issues with referencing and logical flow; the transition between the introduction and the body paragraphs is abrupt. While the essay is coherent enough to be understood, the lack of sophisticated linking words and the occasional awkward phrasing hinder the overall flow of the argument.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

The vocabulary range is limited and often repetitive. There are several instances of word-choice errors, such as 'forthcoming fragments' instead of 'subsequent paragraphs' and 'over tension' which is unclear. Spelling errors, such as 'oppertunities' and 'chrishmas', also detract from the quality of the writing. While you attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary, the lack of precision and the frequent errors in collocation mean that the range is only adequate for basic communication. You need to focus on using more precise vocabulary and ensuring correct spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Subject-verb agreement is a recurring issue, such as 'migration play' and 'other believe it have'. There are also errors with articles, prepositions, and sentence structure, such as 'in the favor of point of view'. While you attempt some complex sentence structures, they are often faulty or contain errors. The majority of the sentences are simple, and the lack of control over more complex grammar limits your score. Focusing on basic sentence construction and proofreading for subject-verb agreement would be highly beneficial.

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