Band 6.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.0 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-11-10

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter

• describe what you enjoyed about the course
• say how much cooking you've done since the course
• suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

Student answer (Band 6.0)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to inform you that I have recently completed my cookery course in your school, and I would like to give my reviews on this program.

I enjoyed learning bakery lessons in this course. In classroom we worked in pairs and I loved the lively atmosphere. My teachers were quite patience with us. Whenever we made any mistakes, they always explained us in details and help us improve our bakery skills.

I have done a lot of baking during my three months course. I learned how to make cakes, cup cakes, and cookies. Initially, I was unaware of baking techniques, but at the end of this course, I became perfect in making batter, using oven and decorating cakes with colorful creams. I used to make two cuisines regularly in my classroom.

I would like to suggest that Professional Chef Training course should be included in next term because this course would be beneficial for children who want to continue their profession in cooking. This practical skill will also make them independent and more responsible.

Thank you for providing these courses.

Yours faithfully,

Ramandeep Kaur.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response: Band 6.0

The letter addresses all three requested points and maintains an appropriate, polite tone. You explain that you enjoyed working in pairs and the lively classroom atmosphere, describe baking during the course, and recommend a professional chef-training course. These details make the response relevant, but the points are not equally clear or developed. In particular, “I have done a lot of baking during my three months course” describes activity during the course rather than how much you have cooked since it ended, which is what the task asks. The proposed course is relevant, but its benefits for children are stated generally. Clarify your post-course cooking experience and add a specific reason or example to support your suggestion.

Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5

The information is arranged in a clear sequence: an opening, separate paragraphs about your course experience and cooking, a recommendation, and a polite closing. This paragraphing helps the reader follow the letter, and links such as “Initially” and “but at the end” show a clear contrast. The overall progression is coherent, though some connections and references are less precise. For example, “I used to make two cuisines regularly in my classroom” is difficult to connect to the preceding account of baking, and “this course” in the recommendation could be made more specific. To strengthen the flow, ensure each sentence clearly develops the paragraph’s main point and use transitions that express the intended relationship between ideas.

Lexical Resource: Band 6.0

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for describing a cookery course, including “lively atmosphere,” “baking techniques,” “decorating cakes,” and “practical skill.” These choices help communicate your experience and recommendation. There are, however, some inaccurate or unnatural word choices and collocations, such as “give my reviews,” “bakery lessons,” “perfect in making batter,” and “two cuisines” when referring to dishes or recipes. “Colorful creams” is also not a natural description in this context. These expressions do not prevent the reader from understanding the main message, but they reduce precision. Aim to learn common collocations for cooking and feedback, and choose words that describe the specific activity or result you mean.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0

The letter includes both simple sentences and more complex forms, such as the conditional explanation “because this course would be beneficial…” and the time contrast “Initially… but at the end…”. Meaning is generally clear, but some grammatical errors remain. For example, “My teachers were quite patience” needs an adjective, and “they always explained us in details and help us improve” has problems with verb form and sentence pattern. Articles and prepositions also need attention in “In classroom” and “using oven.” Review past-tense consistency when describing completed course experiences, and check agreement and article use. More accurate control of these patterns would make the letter smoother while preserving its useful range of sentence structures.

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