Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-19
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)
learning a foreign language can be due to interests of a person. some like to learn new languages just because they consider it as a fun or a hobby. it portrays the vastness of knowledge of a person.
learning new language is necessary if you want to go to abroad either for work or for studies. it is inevitable to learn their mother language because if you want to live there you have to speak in the national language of the inhabitants. for instance, a friend of mine wants to learn French just because he have to go to FRANCE for higher education.so for his ease he is learning a new language as he has to communicate with the narratives in their language.
some people like to learn new languages just for interests as they want to have a vast intellect. they like to speak in different languages. learning a new language shows the dedication, love you have for a country. they like to explore the world so they consider learning different languages as a way to travel to different countries. my colleague was very fond of learning Arabic, I asked him why? he told me that he wanted to visit Kuwait and he loved his culture, architecture. he also knew a lot of words of Turkish, French and Persian.
I will sum up by saying that learning a new language can be because of your interest, hobby or just as a source of fun. it doesn't have to be because of work or travel. it's just because of the love or interest you have in the culture, history of a country.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.5 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.5 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response addresses both views and provides a personal opinion, meeting the basic requirements of the task. However, the development of ideas is somewhat limited and repetitive. The arguments regarding 'hobbies' and 'intellect' are mentioned multiple times without significant expansion or depth. The structure lacks a clear introduction and conclusion that effectively frames the discussion. While the prompt asks to discuss both views, the distinction between the two perspectives is blurred by the repetitive nature of the arguments. To improve, you should ensure each paragraph focuses on a distinct point and provides more robust supporting evidence or logical reasoning.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5
The essay is organised into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. Transitions between ideas are often abrupt or missing, such as the jump between the second and third paragraphs. Cohesive devices are used sparingly and sometimes incorrectly, for example, the use of 'so' at the start of a sentence or the repetitive use of 'it is' and 'they like'. The referencing is occasionally unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of the argument. Improving the use of linking words (e.g., 'furthermore', 'consequently', 'in contrast') would significantly enhance the coherence of your writing.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.5
The vocabulary is adequate for the task but remains quite basic and repetitive. You frequently use simple terms like 'fun', 'interest', and 'learn'. There is an attempt to use some topic-specific vocabulary, such as 'higher education' and 'architecture', but the overall range is limited. Some word choices are slightly unnatural, such as 'narratives' when referring to native speakers. To reach a higher band, you should aim to incorporate more precise and varied vocabulary, including collocations and less common lexical items related to language acquisition and cultural exchange.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The essay contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Common issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'he have to go'), incorrect article usage, and punctuation errors (e.g., missing spaces after periods and commas). The use of complex sentences is limited, and the errors in basic grammar suggest a lack of control over more sophisticated structures. Focusing on proofreading for basic errors and practicing the correct use of complex sentence forms would help improve your score in this area.
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