Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter

• describe the training course you want to do
• explain what the company could do to help you
• say how the course will be useful for your job

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Manager

I am writing to inform you that I would like to take part in one of the course related to accounts. I have recently watched the advertisement on social media and it is free of cost.

The course compleation time frame is about two weeks and it is going to start on 22nd March. The whole course is covered through online classes, so it would be possible if i could work from home till the time.

Although my role belongs to customer executive , I can perform different tasks. By completing this training, I will get a cerficate where I will be eligible to perform some major duties which required proper guidence for example, managing acccounts, data privacy, and so on.

I would appreciate it if you could give me a chance to take part in it as it also provides some benefits to the company as well.

I am looking forward to seeing your satisfactory response.

Yours Sincerely,

Rahul Sharma

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 5.5

You address the three requested points: you identify an accounts-related course, explain that you would need to work from home during its online delivery, and connect the training to duties such as managing accounts and data privacy. However, some details are unclear or under-developed. For example, “it is free of cost” does not explain whether you are asking the company to pay for anything, and the request for support could be more specific, such as asking for permission to adjust your work arrangements or time to attend classes. The benefit to the company is mentioned only generally (“some benefits to the company”), so explain how the new skills would improve your work or support the team. A clearer, more fully developed request would strengthen the letter.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.0

The letter has a coherent overall arrangement: you introduce the course, give its timing and format, explain its relevance to your role, and close with a request. Paragraphing helps separate these points, and phrases such as “By completing this training” make the relationship between the course and your future duties clear. Some connections are less smooth or precise, however. The move from the course being free to asking to work from home is abrupt, and “Although my role belongs to customer executive” does not clearly link your current position to the additional responsibilities you hope to take on. Use clearer transitions and make each paragraph develop one point fully. The closing is appropriate, though the request could be stated more directly.

Lexical Resource: Band 5.5

You use relevant vocabulary for the situation, including “online classes,” “certificate,” “data privacy,” and “major duties,” so the reader can understand the course’s professional relevance. There is also some attempt to use more formal language, such as “I would appreciate it if you could.” However, several word choices and collocations are inaccurate or awkward, including “course related to accounts,” “course compleation time frame,” and “my role belongs to customer executive.” Spelling errors such as “cerficate,” “guidence,” and “acccounts” also reduce accuracy. Aim for natural workplace expressions and check spelling carefully; for instance, describe yourself as a customer service executive and refer to the course’s duration and start date. This would make your vocabulary more precise and professional.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

You use a mix of simple and more complex sentence forms, including the conditional request “I would appreciate it if you could give me a chance” and the clause beginning “Although my role…”. Most of the message remains understandable, and errors rarely prevent the reader from following your main points. Some grammatical problems remain, particularly with articles, sentence construction, and capitalization. For example, “one of the course” needs a plural noun, while “Although my role belongs to customer executive” is not formed clearly. The sentence about duties that “required proper guidance” also needs a clearer verb form and structure. Capitalize “I” consistently and punctuate the greeting as “Dear Sir or Madam,”. More accurate control of these patterns would improve the letter.

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