IELTS SPEAKING PART 1: SCHOOL [ANSWERS]
PART 1 SCHOOL ANSWERS Did you go to a reputable/good school? (Answer 1) Yes, I did and I’m forever grateful to my parents for sending me to one of the best...
PART 1 SCHOOL ANSWERS Did you go to a reputable/good school? (Answer 1) Yes, I did and I’m forever grateful to my parents for sending me to one of the best...
Answering questions about the weekend should not be limited to saying, “I rest” or “I go out.” It's best if you can explain how weekends help you connect with others or improve yourself. For example, eating out...
PART 1 BEING HAPPY ANSWERS Is there anything that makes you feel happy lately? (Answer 1) Well, there’s nothing really special that has made me...
PART 1 T-SHIRTS ANSWERS Do you usually wear T-shirts? (Answer 1) Definitely! I love wearing T-shirts because they’re more comfortable. Besides, they can never be out-of-style (out-of-fashion) since they...
PART 1 HAPPINESS ANSWERS What made you happy when you were a child? (Answer 1) Without a doubt (undoubtedly; certainly), candies and chocolates! And I don’t think that’s unnatural for kids. As...
Understanding reported speech is important since you will be using this in your IELTS Speaking Part 2. When you tell a story or a monologue to your examiner, you recall what happened in the past and...
PART 1 TECHNOLOGY ANSWERS What electronic devices have you bought lately? (Answer 1) I haven’t bought one recently because I don’t have the need to get one. I have a...
PART 1 WRITING ANSWERS Do you write a lot? (Answer 1) Yes, I do because my work involves writing important information. As a medical practitioner, I need to write down (to...
IELTS SPEAKING CUE CARD Describe a disagreement you had with someone You should say: what it was about who you had the disagreement with what opinions you had and explain how...
IELTS SPEAKING CUE CARD Describe an interesting song You should say: What the song is When you first heard it Whether the song is popular And explain why you think it is interesting ...
Author, IELTS Speaking & Writing Coach, Band 9.0 Speaking, First Attempt
Hi students! My name is Julius, and I'm the author of IELTSDragon. I'm a non-native English speaker who scored a Band 9.0 on the IELTS Speaking test on my first attempt.
I hold a degree in Communication Arts from Cebu Normal University, one of the Philippines' prestigious state universities, and I'm a licensed teacher and TESOL-certified. Over the years, I've taught English in a range of settings, including Business English to Japanese professionals at Nikkei while working for a UK-based company.
I built this website so you don't have to waste time and money retaking the exam. Every sample answer here comes from my experience as a Band 9.0 achiever and IELTS Speaking and Writing coach, written to sound conversational and natural, because that natural delivery is what gave me a crisp Band 9.0.
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