Band 5.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.5 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-21

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 5.5)

Dear Sir/Madam,

Hello respected sir I hope you are doing well , I would like to express about an advertisement for a training course I am eager to know. I have seen advertisement on our company's portal I have decided to move forward to get all information regarding the course.

I am working for our well known company sunrise automobile from last three years I consider myself very greatfull to be part of it, Moreover I would like get to know regarding the session included in training course such as, length of the training, benefits of the session, Overall, keen to interested to know how this course can beneficial growing career aspect in future. It would be appreciate if you provide guidance and necessary steps such as how to register for this course and what are qualification requirements.

This training beneficial to me for growing in my career. It also help me increase in my technical skills so, I can move forward with upper position in future.

I look forward to see you soon with response.

Yours faithfully,

Krupal

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5

The letter addresses all three bullet points, though the development is somewhat limited. You describe the intent to take a course and ask for information, but you do not provide specific details about the course itself, such as its name or focus, which makes the request vague. While you mention how it will help your career, the explanation is repetitive. To improve, ensure you provide concrete details about the training and clearly explain the specific support you need from your manager (e.g., financial support or time off). The tone is generally appropriate for a formal letter, but the lack of specific detail prevents a higher score.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.5

The letter is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the structure. However, the use of cohesive devices is often mechanical or inaccurate. For example, the transition 'Moreover' is used incorrectly to introduce a new point that does not logically follow the previous sentence. Additionally, some sentences are run-on or lack proper punctuation, which disrupts the flow of ideas. To improve, focus on using linking words like 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' more naturally and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus that connects logically to the next.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.5

Your vocabulary is generally adequate for the task but lacks the precision and variety required for a higher band. You rely on basic phrasing, such as 'get to know' and 'growing in my career', which are repetitive. There are also some awkward collocations, such as 'express about an advertisement' (should be 'inquire about') and 'move forward with upper position'. While the meaning is generally clear, the lack of more sophisticated or precise vocabulary limits your score. Try to incorporate more professional, business-oriented terminology to better suit the context of a formal request to a manager.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with articles ('the training course'), verb forms ('It would be appreciate'), and sentence structure. Many sentences are fragmented or lack necessary prepositions, such as 'I have seen advertisement' (missing 'the') and 'I look forward to see you' (should be 'to seeing'). While you attempt some complex structures, they are often marred by errors that occasionally impede the reader's understanding. To improve, focus on mastering basic subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and ensuring that complex sentences are punctuated correctly.

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