PART 1 HOBBY ANSWERS Do you have any hobbies? (Answer 1) Yes, and I have many hobbies, but what I enjoy doing the most is gardening. I’m fortunate to have a green thumb (natural talent for growing plants). I plant both vegetables and ornamental plants at home. So, if you visit my house, you...
PART 1 CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES ANSWERS What were your favorite activities when you were a child? (Answer 1) As far as I remember, I loved cycling with my friends around the rice paddy ( a field planted with rice growing in water) of our neighbor, playing hide and seek, and swimming in the lake. I...
PART 1 VIEWS ANSWERS Do you like taking pictures of different views? (Answer 1) Yes, I do. I love taking photos of landscapes, beaches, and mountains. Taking such photos helps me relieve stress, and those photos always remind me that the world is still beautiful despite personal and societal problems. Last month, I took...
PART 1 TYPING ANSWERS Do you prefer typing or handwriting? (Answer 1) I prefer the former (the first choice; first mentioned), without a doubt, because I’m good at it. I can type 120 words per minute, which means I can finish typing documents faster, which increases my productivity level. Besides, typing is easier, especially...
PART 1 STAGES OF LIFE ANSWERS Do you enjoy your current stage of life? (Answer 1) Absolutely not! Honestly, I’m in a rut (to be stuck in a mundane or non-changing pattern of life), I’m not happy with my work but I have to work so I can pay the long list of...

Author, Band 9.0 Achiever (First Attempt - IELTS Speaking)
Hi students! My name is Julius. I am the author of this IELTS website. I am a non-native English speaker who achieved the highest band score (band 9.0) on the IELTS speaking test on my first attempt.
I graduated with a degree in Communication Arts from Cebu Normal University, one of the prestigious state universities in the Philippines. I am a licensed teacher and TESOL-certified.
I once worked at a UK-based company teaching business English to Japanese businessmen who primarily work at Nikkei, a popular media company in Japan.
I created this website to help you all achieve your desired band scores so you will NOT waste so much money, time, and effort for retaking the exam numerous times. All of the sample answers I provided on this website are a product of my experience as a band 9.0 achiever and an experienced IELTS speaking coach.
I've made sure that all of the sample answers are developed in a conversational and natural way because that is how I achieved a crisp band 9.0.
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