Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 2 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-10-22

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)

Nowadays, its become a trend to learn foreign language. Various individuals believe that learning a foreign language in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. In contrast, others believe that it is not only reason to learn. I believe that learning a foreign language is benificial, not only is getting a job or to travel to, Additinally, it boost your confidence and communications.

The supportes who argue that it is only reasons for learning a foreign language is to work in a foreign country or to travel, they believe that learning a diffrent language is waste of time and money. Additinally they think it is not necessary in their day to day life work. Beside that they think why should we learn a different culture or language.

On the other hand, supporters who believe that these are not only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Apart from this, learning a different language helps you to recognised differently. Furthermore, it open many opportunities in the home country as remote work. Beside that, it help you to communicate confidently with foreigners who visiting your home town, for instance if they are getting in any trouble, you can communicate them easily.

Having considered both sides, i believe that learning a foreign language opens a wide range of opportunity for you, Additionally, it inhance your knowledge about other country. Nevertheless, various individuals believe it only for a specific reasons. I am completely disagree with the statement.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.0

You present a relevant opinion: you reject the view that foreign languages are useful only for travel or overseas work, and you mention confidence, communication, and opportunities in one’s home country. However, the discussion is only partial and the reasons are under-developed. The first supporting paragraph mostly repeats the view that language learning is unnecessary, without explaining why people hold it or giving a concrete example. Your own position is also not fully consistent: you say it is beneficial, but later write, “I am completely disagree with the statement,” which appears to oppose the view you have argued against. The response is 23 words below the 250-word minimum; the 20 words copied from the task prompt were not counted. Develop both views with specific examples and state your position consistently.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 5.5

The response has a basic paragraph structure: an introduction, a paragraph for each view, and a conclusion. This helps the reader identify the broad stages of your argument. You also use linking expressions such as “In contrast,” “On the other hand,” and “Furthermore.” However, progression within paragraphs is limited, and several links feel repetitive or mechanical, particularly “Additionally” and “Beside that.” Some connections between ideas are unclear: the point that learning a language helps someone “to recognised differently” is not explained, and the conclusion’s “Nevertheless” introduces a contrast that does not clearly follow. Build each paragraph around one main point, explain it, and connect it to a relevant example; use referencing and transitions that make the relationship between ideas explicit.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.0

You use a range of topic-related vocabulary, including “foreign language,” “opportunities,” “remote work,” and “communicate confidently,” so the main subject is clear. However, the range is limited and several spelling, word-form, and collocation errors make the writing less precise, such as “benificial,” “supportes,” “inhance,” and “a wide range of opportunity.” Some phrases are also awkward or unclear, including “helps you to recognised differently” and “day to day life work.” Aim for accurate, natural combinations rather than adding more complex words: for example, explain that language skills can improve employment prospects or help people communicate with visitors. Proofread spelling and check whether nouns and verbs are used in the correct forms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 5.0

You attempt both simple and more complex sentence forms, including a conditional example beginning “if they are getting in any trouble.” However, many sentences contain grammatical errors, and some structures make the intended meaning difficult to follow. For example, “Various individuals believe that learning a foreign language in order to travel…” is an incomplete sentence, while “I am completely disagree” uses an incorrect verb pattern. There are also problems with articles, agreement, and sentence construction, as in “it boost your confidence” and “it help you.” Practise forming complete sentences with a clear subject and verb, and check agreement and verb patterns when editing. More accurate control of these basic structures will make your ideas easier to understand.

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