Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-07-31
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 5.5)
Few individuals say that the solpurpose to learn a non-native language in order to tour or for earning purpose in another country. On the other hand, people that are not the one cause to learn a non-native language. People learn non-native languages to communicate with others. In the essay i give the answer with reason and example.
On the first hand, some of the people learn a non- native language for work . for example if they live there they need money and for money they have to do a decent job to obtain money. And few individuals learn a new language to travel on that country and use it to live there for instance if someone need to survive in a new country he must have to communicate with the native people like they want to eat or get something they must have to speak.
On the other hand, remaining of the individual’s thought that a non- native language is not just for tour and work . It helps the people to learn their traditions and culture a language matters a lot. For instance few people learn non-native languages to communicate with the native because they love them.
In my opinion, language is not just a bunch of words. It hold a whole nation on it people learn the language for many reasons . But the majority gain the knowledge of language for work and travel and the rest learn it for there on sake.
In conclusion, few people say they learn a new language for work and tour or travel purposes. But the remaining say language is not only for work it helps us to learn the traditions and gain knowledge about that state
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.5 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both views and provides an opinion, but the development of ideas is limited and repetitive. The arguments regarding why people learn languages are somewhat superficial, focusing mainly on basic survival needs or general cultural interest without exploring deeper implications. The position is stated but lacks the depth required for a higher band. The essay structure follows the prompt, but the content remains underdeveloped, often restating the same points rather than extending them with specific, well-supported examples. To improve, you should aim to provide more nuanced arguments and concrete examples that illustrate the benefits of language learning beyond basic communication.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organized into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is mechanical and sometimes inaccurate, such as 'On the first hand' (which should be 'On the one hand') and 'remaining of the individual’s'. The progression of ideas is sometimes disjointed, and the transition between sentences is often abrupt. While there is an attempt to use linking words, they are frequently misused or repetitive. Improving the variety and accuracy of your cohesive devices and ensuring that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus will significantly enhance the flow of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is limited and often repetitive, relying on basic terms like 'people', 'learn', and 'language'. There are several instances of awkward phrasing and incorrect word choices, such as 'solpurpose', 'earning purpose', and 'on that country'. Some words are used incorrectly, such as 'hold a whole nation on it'. While the meaning is generally clear, the range of vocabulary is insufficient to express complex ideas with precision. To reach a higher band, you should focus on learning collocations and using a wider range of topic-specific vocabulary related to linguistics, culture, and professional development.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede the flow of reading. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'It hold a whole nation'), article usage, and sentence structure. Many sentences are simple or contain errors in complex constructions, such as 'if someone need to survive... he must have to communicate'. Punctuation is also inconsistent, with missing or misplaced commas and periods. To improve, you should focus on mastering basic sentence structures, ensuring subject-verb agreement, and practicing the correct use of articles and prepositions. A more careful review of your work for these common errors would be beneficial.
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