Band 4.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 4.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-04

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 4.0)

in this paragraph the writer discuse the two main point .the writer fist point in this paragraph is the foreign language is learning important is for travel to work in a foreign country. i think the most of people reason is true form related to foreign language the main reason as that For Example the one person is travel to italy they have learn two language the first language they have learn is english and the secound language they have learn is italien spose the italien language is mor defical the most of the people were not learn the language there have so many disadvantages in the italian language if they have face very tough time. they have doesnot work in this countery becouse they have doesnot know the language of this countary there servise is so much dificalt but in case they have to know the english there have a limited chances to get job in a english restrunt like macdolance KFC.

But in second case the people say there is no need to learn the language i think the people have does not see the reality. they have only say the foreign language is not important. they asked the forigen peopel how they have face the crises there have no job there have does not pay the rent and does not manage our gouccery and and they have does not manage our traveling expanse

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 3.5

The response addresses the prompt minimally, attempting to discuss the two views mentioned in the task regarding foreign language learning. However, the position remains unclear and ideas are heavily under-developed, relying on disjointed personal anecdotes rather than a structured discussion. Furthermore, the length requirement is not met, as the response falls short of the two hundred and fifty word minimum, which significantly limits the depth of the task response.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 4.0

Information and ideas are not arranged coherently throughout the text. The writing lacks logical progression, and the division into paragraphs does not follow standard essay conventions. Cohesive devices are basic and often inaccurate, such as using 'in this paragraph' or abrupt transitions like 'But in second case', which fails to clearly link the contrasting viewpoints or guide the reader smoothly through the argument.

Lexical Resource: Band 4.5

The vocabulary used is basic and repetitive, employing simple words like 'work', 'language', and 'job' repeatedly. There are frequent errors in word choice, word form, and spelling, such as 'italien', 'defical', 'spose', and 'gouccery', which strain the reader and impede clear communication. The range is limited and minimally adequate only for expressing very basic ideas.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 4.0

The grammatical range is very limited, consisting mostly of poorly constructed simple sentences and faulty attempts at complex structures. Errors are frequent and often distort meaning, with persistent issues in verb forms and tenses, such as 'they have doesnot work' and 'they have learn', alongside problems with subject-verb agreement, missing articles, and incorrect prepositions.

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