Band 4.5 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 4.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-09-21
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 4.5)
In the world, some people believe that to learn foreign language is beneficial for their people who have to travel abroud for atudy or work and the some other purpose.But some have faith that learning foreign language are not for goes to abroud although it learn are very grratfull for other purposes.
One major problem,someone believe that learning foreign language have many diffiernet benefits like we can understand the other religious and their rules and instruchtions, we can access in any point of another country.Some people have prespectation that learn a new language is a source of enhance and icrease our knowledge of learning and we can learn about the other things and the another country.
On the other hand , someone believe that learning foreign language is very essentail for goes to abroad and that is true. Because some countries have such as universities that english language and the other language which is thier traditional language are most important to came there.So that,s why foreign language is very important thier people who has aim to go another country.And if a person learn any foreign language so they cannot fase any difficult situation.
In the conculsion, and my prespectations and my opinion learning foreign language have many benefits. Because from their helps we can understand the another countries person and it is source of get a any country of visa.Because their countries higher this kind of person which they can understand their language and it is very good for their peoples which have to want to in another county for the study, work, and the other purposes.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.0 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 4.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 4.0 |
| Overall | 4.5 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0
The response addresses both parts of the prompt, discussing the view that foreign languages are solely for travel and work abroad, as well as the alternative view that they serve broader purposes. A position is presented, stating that learning languages has multiple benefits. However, the development of ideas is limited and at times repetitive. For instance, the discussion on broader benefits mentions understanding religions and enhancing knowledge, but these points are underdeveloped and lack concrete examples. The phrasing throughout is somewhat simplistic, and the overall progression would benefit from deeper elaboration of the opposing perspectives. Therefore, it fits comfortably into Band 5.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The essay is divided into distinct paragraphs, including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion, which shows an awareness of structural requirements. However, the logical progression is frequently disrupted by awkward transitions and confusing sentence structures, such as starting paragraphs with 'One major problem,someone believe...' and 'On the other hand , someone believe'. Cohesive devices are used, but they are often inadequate or inaccurate, leading to mechanical and disjointed links between ideas. Referencing and pronoun use lack precision, making it difficult for the reader to follow the flow of arguments smoothly. This corresponds to Band 5 descriptors.
Lexical Resource — Band 4.0
The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, frequently relying on simple terms like 'foreign language', 'people', and 'benefits'. There are noticeable lexical errors and inappropriate word choices throughout the text, such as 'abroud' instead of 'abroad', 'atudy' instead of 'study', 'prespectation' instead of 'expectation', 'grratfull' instead of 'grateful', and 'fase' instead of 'face'. These errors and the limited range of vocabulary occasionally cause difficulty for the reader and reflect a level consistent with Band 4.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 4.0
The text demonstrates a very limited range of grammatical structures, with frequent errors in simple and complex sentences alike. Errors are pervasive and heavily impede communication, involving issues such as incorrect verb forms ('learning foreign language are not for goes to abroud'), missing prepositions, faulty subject-verb agreement ('someone believe'), and run-on structures. Punctuation is also problematic, with incorrect spacing around commas. Because errors are frequent and constantly strain the reader's comprehension, the writing aligns with Band 4.
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