Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-20

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 6.0)

It is stated by some individuals that seeking the foreign language is only ristricted to travel and work in specific country, while other argue that these are not only factors to learn new language. I believe in cognitive benefits equally valuebale for other purposes

On one hand, supporters of the view that learning a different language is tied exclusively to work and travel amphasize utility. When people relocate to another country for employment, mastering the native language is essential for professional integration, and daily workplace communication. Similarly, travelers who learn the local language can navigate transportaion, order food, and interact with locals more effectively, making their journey more smoother and easy. From this perspective, spending the effort to learn a language is prime tool to achieve functional goals in different country.

On the other hand, there and many meaningful reasons to learn a foriegn language. Firstly language learning provide coginitive benefits. Studies consistently show that studying a new language improves memory, problem solving skills, and mental flexibility . It offors gateway to cultural enrichment. By learning language individuals can gain access to original literature, cinema, music and history. Finally in increasing of digital world, people often learn lamguages simply to communicate with online globle communities.

In conclusion, while working and traveling in foreign countries are clear and practical incentives to learn a language, they are no means only one. Cultural insights, and personal enhancement gained through language study that make it a worthwhile endeavor for anyone, regardless of their study and travel plans

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses all parts of the prompt by discussing both views (that language learning is only for travel/work and that there are other reasons) while also presenting a clear personal opinion. The introduction mentions cognitive benefits, and the body paragraphs elaborate on practical work and travel motives in the second paragraph, followed by cognitive, cultural, and digital communication reasons in the third paragraph. Ideas are generally well-developed and supported with relevant examples, such as professional integration and accessing original literature. A few minor points could be expanded further, but the task is fully covered, earning a solid Band 6.5 to 7.0 range. Specifically, the response matches the Band 7 descriptor of addressing all parts with a clear position and well-extended ideas, though some slight generalisation exists.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is logically organised with a clear overall progression. It begins with an introduction outlining both views and the author's stance, moves through two distinct body paragraphs using standard transition markers ('On one hand', 'On the other hand'), and concludes appropriately ('In conclusion'). Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately to separate ideas. Cohesive devices are used adequately, though some referencing and transitions feel slightly mechanical or feature minor mechanical errors (e.g., 'making their journey more smoother and easy', where comparative structures become awkward). Overall, the logical flow is maintained throughout, satisfying the Band 6.0 to 6.5 criteria. Because the organization is clear and progression is well-managed across paragraphs, a Band 6.5 rounded to 6.0 or solid 6.5 is appropriate; here it sits comfortably at Band 6.0 due to recurring minor cohesion and phrasing lapses.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The student uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, attempting less common items such as 'professional integration', 'cultural enrichment', and 'mental flexibility'. However, there are notable spelling and word-choice errors throughout the text, such as 'ristricted', 'valuebale', 'amphasize', 'transportaion', 'coginitive', 'offors', and 'globle'. These errors indicate a lack of precision and care, though they generally do not impede overall communication. The writer demonstrates enough vocabulary to discuss abstract concepts like cognitive and cultural benefits, but the frequency of spelling mistakes and awkward collocations (e.g., 'seeking the foreign language') prevents the score from reaching Band 6.5. Therefore, a Band 6.0 is awarded, reflecting an adequate range with some inaccuracy.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence forms, demonstrating attempts at subordination and relative clauses (e.g., 'When people relocate to another country for employment, mastering the native language is essential...'). However, there are frequent grammatical errors and punctuation lapses, such as missing articles ('seeking the foreign language'), subject-verb agreement issues ('there and many meaningful reasons'), incorrect comparative forms ('more smoother and easy'), and missing periods at the end of sentences. While these errors do not severely impede communication, they occur with enough frequency to disrupt the flow. The grammatical control fluctuates between simple accurate structures and flawed complex attempts, matching the Band 6 descriptor where a mix of forms is used alongside persistent errors.

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