Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-03

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)

Nowdays to some people learning a foreign language he should give higher education, and move to foreign countries to secure the future.Foreign country give best opportunity for education and skills, man will be choice to the way.

Moreover, in my opinion a good student choice a good passions and learning about the language of foreign country. In a future time many people to learn language and be a plan to higher education. Better education is right every person. People could a educated to make a good society and education. The progress to society to much better then the economic nation. But other people not choice to foreign country and live our country to keep hardworking, and honesty to run the society. On the other way in my opinion i am choosing to foreign countries because to achieve my goal and financial helping in my family and i feel happy and good.

The overseas countries to economic strongly and system is very good or every person is working hard to earn money and spoting the families, in this countries the traditional is pleasant to environment is so bether life i easy and every man be happy.

In conclusion the people choice different ways to learning study and passion , and some people to choice foreign country to give higher education and strong future while changing with time people select other ways, different countries have different system and not same opinions or mostly selected in ways to me to choose foreign learning language and be move.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The response attempts to address both sides of the argument, but the ideas are significantly underdeveloped and often unclear. While you mention that some people learn languages for travel or work and others for different reasons, the explanation is fragmented. Your own opinion is stated, but it lacks sufficient supporting evidence or logical development. The arguments regarding 'better education' and 'economic strength' are repetitive and lack specific examples or coherent reasoning. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a single clear idea, supported by a relevant example or explanation that directly links back to the prompt.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The essay lacks a clear logical progression. While there is an attempt at paragraphing, the transition between ideas is often abrupt or confusing. Cohesive devices are used in a very mechanical or inaccurate way, such as 'Moreover' and 'On the other way', which do not always fit the context of the sentences. The referencing is frequently unclear, making it difficult for the reader to follow your argument. To improve, focus on using linking words more naturally and ensure that each sentence flows logically from the previous one.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

The vocabulary is limited and often inaccurate, which frequently impedes communication. There are many instances of word-choice errors, such as 'spoting the families' (likely meaning supporting) and 'traditional is pleasant to environment'. You rely on a very basic range of words, and the misuse of terms makes it difficult to convey complex ideas. To improve, focus on learning common collocations and practicing the correct usage of academic vocabulary in context rather than using words that do not fit the intended meaning.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.5

The essay contains frequent grammatical errors that often distort the meaning. There are significant issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'a good student choice'), sentence structure (e.g., 'People could a educated'), and article usage. The range of structures is very limited, consisting mostly of simple, error-prone sentences. There is a lack of complex sentence construction, and the errors are pervasive throughout the text. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence patterns, ensuring correct verb tenses, and proofreading for fundamental errors in agreement and word order.

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