Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · 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 5.0)
There has been a debate for individuals who say that the only reason for studying foreign languages is because people are working or travelling abroad. However, some say that it is not the only reason why they are studying other languages. I am of the opinion that this leads to more benefits than potential drawbacks.
Arguably, It is more convenient for individuals to study the different dialects of where you will study or work. It gives you more confidence to talk to different kinds of people and at the same time it is easy to communicate to them in times that you need something that you cant find or can't do.
In addition, this will help us to find a friend and also or to be more independent to the family, you can go everywhere and if you lost you can easily talk and ask some question with the dialect that they know.
Although studying other languages is not that easy it will give you some time to learn and you need to focus and step by step for success and when you are finished it is very rewarding and at the same time happy.
Finally, this development has resulted in individuals making more informed decisions, without hesitations. and without interruptions.
In conclusion, I am of the view that this tendency of the people to be more aware, confident, and independent. it means there is a lot of positive attitudes when you are able to speak other languages.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both views mentioned in the prompt, but the development of ideas is superficial and lacks depth. While you mention travel and work, the second perspective—that there are other reasons to learn a language—is not clearly articulated or supported with specific examples. The essay is also under the 250-word minimum, which limits your ability to fully develop your arguments. Your position is stated in the introduction, but the supporting points in the body paragraphs are repetitive and lack the necessary academic expansion required for a higher band score.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is organized into paragraphs, but the logical progression is weak. Transitions between ideas are often mechanical or missing, such as the abrupt shift in the final paragraph. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate, for example, the phrase 'this development' in the fourth paragraph does not clearly refer back to a specific antecedent. The structure feels disjointed, and the connection between the introduction, body, and conclusion is not sufficiently established to guide the reader smoothly through your argument.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive. You rely on simple terms like 'good', 'happy', and 'easy', which do not demonstrate the range required for higher bands. There are also issues with word choice and collocation, such as 'find a friend' (instead of 'make friends') and 'independent to the family' (which is grammatically and semantically unclear). To improve, you should focus on using more precise academic vocabulary and collocations related to language learning and personal development.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
There is a limited range of grammatical structures, and the essay contains frequent errors in sentence construction, punctuation, and subject-verb agreement. For instance, 'if you lost you can easily talk' contains a tense error and missing pronoun. Many sentences are fragmented or run-on, such as 'Finally, this development has resulted in individuals making more informed decisions, without hesitations. and without interruptions.' These errors occasionally impede the flow of the text. You should focus on mastering basic sentence structures and ensuring correct punctuation before attempting more complex forms.
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