Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · Cambridge IELTS 14 · 2026-08-24

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 6.5)

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to give the feedback about the cookery course which I attended last week in your school.

During the course, I enjoyed learning international cuisines in a unique way which I cannot forgot all recipes because Mr. Patel taught them in various songs format. Moreover, although it was just two days course, it offered a great way to socialize with other participants.

Since I completed this cooking course, I have been made three dishes which I tried first time. Fortunately, they were cooked well, and all dishes were delicious and tasty. My family wants me to make them again.

Many types of cookery classes are offered by the school , but I would like to give suggestions that school can start a bakery class that could help those who want to learn bakery products. It is only one location nearby to provide this facility.

Thank you for the amazing course. I hope my recommendation is helpful.

Yours faithfully,

Raj Patel

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 7.0

You have successfully addressed all three bullet points in the prompt. You described your enjoyment of the course, specifically mentioning the unique teaching style of Mr. Patel. You also clearly stated how much cooking you have done since the course and provided a relevant suggestion for a new bakery class. The tone is appropriate for a formal letter. To improve, ensure that your ideas are slightly more developed; for example, you could explain why a bakery class would be beneficial for the local community to add more depth to your suggestion.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The letter is logically organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs for each point, and a closing. You use basic cohesive devices such as 'Moreover', 'Although', and 'Fortunately' to link your ideas. However, the progression between sentences is sometimes a bit mechanical. To reach a higher band, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the transition between your experience in the course and your subsequent cooking at home feels more fluid. Paragraphing is used appropriately to separate the different requirements of the task.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

You have an adequate range of vocabulary for this task, allowing you to communicate your ideas clearly. Phrases like 'socialize with other participants' and 'international cuisines' are used correctly. There are some minor issues with word choice, such as 'songs format' instead of 'song format' and 'bakery products' which is slightly redundant. To improve, try to incorporate more precise collocations and avoid repetitive phrasing. Your vocabulary is sufficient to convey your meaning without any difficulty for the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

You demonstrate a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. While your meaning is generally clear, there are several grammatical errors, such as 'which I cannot forgot' (should be 'forget') and 'I have been made three dishes' (should be 'I have made'). Additionally, 'It is only one location nearby' is slightly awkward. To improve, focus on verb tense consistency and passive voice construction. Despite these errors, the grammar does not impede communication, and the overall structure of the letter is sound.

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