Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-18

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)

Some people say that only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or work in foreign country because their goal is only to get a job or pursue their work or career in that specific country so it is necessary for them to learn that particular language to survive there and for those people having main goal travelling in different countries they also think in the same way because it is not easy for people of two different countries to understand languages of each other . That is the reason they think that it is only reason for them to learn a foreign language.

While others who say that these are not the only reasons to learn foreign language they have their own reasons for that as it must be their own interest to learn different languages and also for other purposes as they must have hobby of watching different foreign language series and other things related to their interest.

Both views are right in their own ways and learning different languages helps us to learn and understand their perspectives about different aspects of life as well as education and it will also increase our knowledge.

In my opinion learning foreign language is good hobby for us as whenever we get opportunity to travel and work in other countries it will help us to communicate with people and also improves our learning skills. But those who think it is only for purpose of job or travel they are also right because not everyone have this much time in their lives to learn or do other things at the same time with their job or study.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response addresses both views and provides an opinion, but the development is limited. The arguments are repetitive and lack specific examples or depth. For instance, the explanation of why people learn languages for work is quite basic, and the 'other reasons' section relies on vague mentions of 'hobbies' and 'series' without exploring broader cognitive, cultural, or social benefits. The position is stated, but it lacks the analytical depth required for a higher band. The ideas are presented in a somewhat circular manner, which prevents a more thorough exploration of the topic.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the flow between ideas is mechanical and often repetitive. There is a lack of varied cohesive devices; the text relies heavily on simple conjunctions like 'and' or 'because'. The transition between the two views is abrupt, and the internal structure of the paragraphs is weak, with many long, run-on sentences that make it difficult to follow the logical progression of the argument. Referencing is sometimes unclear, and the overall structure lacks the sophisticated signposting expected at higher levels.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and repetitive. Words like 'reasons', 'learn', 'language', and 'different' are used frequently throughout the text. There is little evidence of less common lexical items or idiomatic language. While the meaning is generally conveyed, the lack of precision and variety restricts the score. For example, instead of repeating 'different', the student could use 'diverse', 'varied', or 'distinct'. The expression 'good hobby for us' is quite simplistic and lacks the academic tone required for an IELTS Task 2 essay.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The essay consists primarily of simple and compound sentences, often linked by 'and' or 'because'. There is a lack of complex sentence structures, such as relative clauses or conditional forms, which are necessary for higher bands. Punctuation is largely absent, with many sentences running on for several lines without commas or full stops. There are frequent grammatical errors, such as missing articles ('in foreign country' instead of 'in a foreign country') and subject-verb agreement issues ('not everyone have' instead of 'not everyone has'). These errors are frequent and occasionally impede readability.

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