Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-18

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.0)

The pie chart demonstrate the percentage of British students able to speak languages other than English at a university in England, in 2000 and 2010.

Overall, what can be described from this chart is students that don't know any other language, know Another language or know two another languages increased, On the other side population of students who know only French or Spanish decreased, while for German the number stays same in comparison to 2000 in 2010.

In 2000, roughly 10% students knew only German language, 15% students showed French as their other language and 20% had Spanish as their only known language other than English. Total 15% students described any other language as their familiar other than these three. Only 10% were able to comfortably speak more than 2 other languages, And most important 30% students could not speak of any other language other than English.

But in 2010, Percentage of Students who could speak German, French or Spanish came to same amount as 10%, 15% students said they can speak two other languages other than English. 20% of them were comfortable with some other language, while 35% students responded that they don't know any other language other than English.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.0

The response covers the main features of the charts and makes relevant comparisons. You successfully identified the key trends, such as the increase in students speaking no other language and the stability of German speakers. However, the overview is slightly confusingly phrased, particularly the list of categories that 'increased'. Additionally, there are some inaccuracies in data reporting; for instance, you state that 15% of students spoke two languages in 2010, but the chart indicates this figure is 10%. To improve, ensure that your overview clearly distinguishes between the main trends and that your data points are transcribed with greater precision to avoid misrepresenting the visual information.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.0

The essay is organised into logical paragraphs, with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. You use some cohesive devices, such as 'Overall', 'In 2000', and 'But in 2010', to signal transitions. However, the flow is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing, such as 'what can be described from this chart is students that don't know...'. The referencing is sometimes unclear, and the connection between sentences could be smoother. To reach a higher band, focus on using a wider range of linking words and ensure that your sentences follow a more natural, logical progression without relying on repetitive structures.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You demonstrate an adequate range of vocabulary for the task, using terms like 'proportions', 'percentage', and 'comfortable'. However, there are several instances of imprecise word choice and awkward collocations, such as 'two another languages' and 'described any other language as their familiar'. The repetition of 'other than English' also limits the sophistication of your writing. To improve, try to vary your vocabulary by using synonyms or different ways to describe language proficiency, and pay closer attention to standard English collocations to ensure your meaning is conveyed more naturally.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.5

The response contains a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement issues ('The pie chart demonstrate'), incorrect pluralisation ('two another languages'), and awkward sentence construction ('most important 30% students could not speak of any other language'). Punctuation is also inconsistent, with some sentences starting with lowercase letters after a comma. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement and article usage. Proofreading your work for these common errors before finishing will significantly enhance the accuracy of your writing.

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