Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 11 · 2026-08-30

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 5.0)

Dear Sir,

Regarding:- Training course for English Language.

With due respect i am writing this letter to inform you that i am really interesting in this English language course, as i have seen in the advertisement describing is a advance level course in which i want to enroll, if it is possible.

My company can help me through this course so i can improve my communication and presentation. Company could give me more opportunity by the advance English course.

I also want to tell you that how can i be useful for my job roll:- I can be able to join international meeting with clint and understand them clearley, and i cam make reply with more confidence. This course will improve me overall and i will be more batter employee then before as my job roll with international clint.

If Is

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.0

The letter addresses all three bullet points, but the development is quite limited. You describe the course as an 'advance level' one, but provide no specific details about its content or duration. The explanation of how the company can help is vague, and the benefits to your job are repetitive. Furthermore, the response is under the 150-word minimum, which significantly impacts your score as the ideas are not fully developed. To improve, you should provide more specific details about the course and elaborate on how the company's support (e.g., funding or time off) would specifically facilitate your professional growth.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0

The letter is structured with an opening and body paragraphs, but the flow is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link your ideas; for example, the transition between the course description and the company's help is abrupt. The paragraphing is inconsistent, and the final sentence is incomplete ('If Is'), which disrupts the logical progression of the text. To improve, use linking words such as 'furthermore', 'consequently', or 'in addition' to connect your sentences and ensure each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.

Lexical Resource — Band 5.0

Your vocabulary is basic and repetitive, often relying on simple phrasing. There are several errors in word choice and spelling, such as 'clint' instead of 'client', 'batter' instead of 'better', and 'job roll' instead of 'job role'. These errors occasionally impede the clarity of your message. To reach a higher band, you should aim to use more precise professional terminology related to training and business communication, and ensure you check your spelling of common business terms.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0

The response contains frequent grammatical errors that affect readability. There are issues with subject-verb agreement ('i am really interesting' instead of 'interested'), incorrect article usage, and sentence fragments. Your sentence structures are mostly simple, and attempts at more complex sentences often result in errors, such as 'I can be able to join'. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, specifically verb tenses and the correct use of modal verbs like 'can' and 'could'. Proofreading for basic punctuation and capitalization is also essential.

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