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IELTS SPEAKING PART 1: COMPUTERS [ANSWERS]

by Julius Malaza
4 weeks ago
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PART 1

 

COMPUTERS

 

 

What do you use computers for?  

 

(Answer 1)   

 

Obviously, I use computers for typing documents and for online movie streaming. I think I’m not the only one who’s doing this since these are the common uses of computers. It’s either for work or for entertainment purposes.   

 

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • I started with “Obviously, I use computers…”  This makes the answer sound confident and personal. You can do the same: begin with I to show your own habits, then expand your answer by talking about your reason further. 

  • When I said “I think I’m not the only one who’s doing this,” I shifted the focus outward. You can use this trick too. It shows awareness that your experience is shared by others, which examiners appreciate.

  • I notice that mentioning both work (typing documents) and entertainment (movie streaming) keeps the answer balanced. You can do this by pairing two contrasting uses, so your response doesn’t feel one‑dimensional. Beginner-level students have difficulty doing this. 

  • I think the phrase “It’s either for work or for entertainment purposes” is a neat summary. You can wrap up your answers with a short generalization like this to show you’ve covered the main idea clearly. But do not always wrap up your answers this way, you will sound mechanical. 

 

(Answer 2)  

 

Unfortunately, I don’t have a computer at home since it’s not a need for me. I have my smartphone or a tablet where I can watch movies or surf the web. However, I use a computer at work for sending emails, typing documents, and for video presentations.     

 

When was the first time you used a computer?  

 

(Answer 1)   

 

If I remember correctly, that was when I was 15 years old. We had a computer subject in high school, and we needed to learn how to operate it. I learned basic computer skills such as creating presentations, word processing, creating spreadsheets, and video calling. That was really fun, as most of us didn’t have any experience using a computer. So we’re kinda scared of operating computers. (Laughter)

 

  (Answer 2)

 I started using a computer when I was only 8 years old. Well, I was born in a computer age, so it’s very common to use computers at a very young age. I remember I made a PowerPoint presentation about my favorite animals which I presented in front of the class. I didn’t have any difficulty using a computer back then since my older brother was my tutor.     

 

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • I opened by giving a clear age to directly answer the question, “when I was only 8 years old.” You can do the same in your exam answers: adding a specific time marker makes your story vivid and believable.

  • When I said “I was born in a computer age,” I kept it personal, but then I shifted to “it’s very common to use computers at a very young age.” That switch from I to you/people in general makes the answer relatable. You can use this technique to connect your personal story to a wider context.

  • Then, to expand my answer, I shared a concrete memory — “I made a PowerPoint presentation about my favorite animals,” and that made the answer lively. You can enrich your answers by recalling small but specific experiences instead of staying abstract.

  • I think ending with “my older brother was my tutor” adds a nice touch. You can always close with a detail about someone who influenced you, because it makes your answer feel more human and less mechanical.

 

What would your life be like without computers?  

 

(Answer 1)   

 

Without computers, I believe my work would be so laborious (arduous; difficult). Well, part of my work is to send emails to our clients, so if there’s no computer, I think I would be so exhausted visiting a post office to and fro (in one direction and then the opposite direction). Not only that, my hands would be paralyzed (partly or wholly incapable of movement) from writing 10-20 pages of contracts for our clients. Thinking about it is just insane (outrageous)!   

 

(Answer 2)  

 

I think life would be dull because I’m so dependent on using a computer. It’s a tool that helps me entertain myself and get educated by finding some important information online. Besides, I wouldn’t be able to do online banking or book a plane ticket very easily without computers. Thanks to (owing to, because of) computers, my life or our lives have been so comfortable.     

 

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • I started with “life would be dull”, and that’s a strong emotional statement. You can do the same in your exam answers: start with a clear feeling, then explain why.

  • When I said “I’m so dependent on using a computer,” I kept it personal for me to expand my answer. When you make it personal, you will never run out of ideas, but of course, you must not overdo it. 

  • I added some specific functions, such as online banking, booking a plane ticket. This made the answer practical. You can enrich your answers by naming everyday tasks, not just abstract ideas.

  • I think the phrase “Thanks to computers, my life or our lives have been so comfortable” is a neat way to end my answer. With that, I showed my examiner that I knew a variety of English expressions. 

 

Do you think computers have changed your life?

 

  (Answer 1)   

 

Definitely! When I was an elementary student, computers were not that popular yet, so most of the time I needed to go to a public library to study. However, when I was a high school and college student, I heavily relied on using a computer to do my assignments or to learn something that I didn’t learn in school. And now that I’m a worker, computers have helped me work efficiently.   

 

(Answer 2)  

 

Without a doubt (certainly)! Because of computers and the easy access to the internet, my understanding of so many things has widened. I can say that I’m more educated now since there’s easy access to information. Not only that, I can watch movies as much as I want without breaking the bank (costing too much). Thanks to online movie streaming sites.         

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • I opened with “Without a doubt!” It’s a strong, confident start. Don’t hesitate to use a confident expression. 

  • The line, “I’m more educated now,” makes the answer reflective. You can enrich your answers by showing how technology impacts your personal development, not just your daily routine.

  • I added the expression “without breaking the bank” as a nice idiomatic touch. You can sprinkle expressions like this to sound natural and spontaneous.

 

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