IELTS SPEAKING PART 1: CHILDHOOD ACTIVITIES
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
PART 1 READING ANSWERS Do you often read books? (Answer 1) Yes, I do! For me, reading is a must as it helps me widen my knowledge about so many...
PART 1 WALKING ANSWERS Do you walk a lot? (Answer 1) Yes, I do as it’s part of my daily routine (action or activity that is regularly followed)...
PART 1 SCENERY ANSWERS Is there any beautiful scenery in your hometown? (Answer 1) Yes, there is, but I don’t consider it jaw-dropping or extraordinary scenery; it’s just a typical...
PART 1 KEYS ANSWERS Do you always bring a lot of keys with you? (Answer 1) Well, I bring keys with me but not a lot. I just have my house key and...
PART 1 DAYS OFF ANSWERS When was the last time you had a few days off? (Answer 1) Just two months ago, I had one week off...
PART 1 PETS AND ANIMALS ANSWERS What’s your favorite animal? Why? (Answer 1) I love dogs as they’re the most loyal animal. They’re always there for you no matter...
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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