IELTS SPEAKING PART 1: LANGUAGE [ANSWERS]
PART 1 LEARNING A LANGUAGE ANSWERS What languages can you speak? (Answer 1) Of course, I can speak English and my local language. I’m confident that my English skills...
PART 1 LEARNING A LANGUAGE ANSWERS What languages can you speak? (Answer 1) Of course, I can speak English and my local language. I’m confident that my English skills...
PART 1 CONCENTRATION ANSWERS Is it difficult for you to stay focused on something? (Answer 1) Sadly yes, I easily get distracted (preoccupied) these days and that’s simply because I’ve become...
PART 1 BAGS ANSWERS What types of bags do you like? (Answer 1) I’m more into using backpacks and sling bags. I actually enjoy traveling so most of the time, I...
Talking about wild animals is not difficult at all. However, don’t just give general statements like “they are dangerous” or “they live in forests.” Instead, talk about your personal encounter or observation, for example, seeing a lion chase a...
PART 1 RAIN/RAINY DAYS/RAINY WEATHER ANSWERS Do you prefer sunny days or rainy days? (Answer 1) I prefer sunny days as I feel more energetic and...
PART 1 SPORTS ANSWERS What sports do you like? (Answer 1) I’m into team sports because they’re exciting and fun. I was once a member of a soccer team when I was...
PART 1 LIBRARY ANSWERS Do you often go to the library? (Answer 1) Well, not often. I go to the library only when I have an important assignment that needs citations...
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 schools...
PART 1 WEEKENDS ANSWERS Do you like weekends? (Answer 1) Of course! Who doesn’t like weekends? (rhetorical question - doesn’t need an answer, it is only used to add a...
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 so...
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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