PART 1 YOUNG PEOPLE ANSWERS Do you know what the fashion trend among young people is like in your country? (Answer 1) I’m sorry but I don’t have any idea since I’m not into fashion. Look at me, I ain’t fashionable. I wish I were (Grammar - subjunctive mood) updated about the fashion...
PART 1 APPLICATIONS / APPS What apps have you recently used? (Answer 1) Lately, I’ve been using utility apps such as a calculator because I’ve been learning so much Math these days, and also the weather app since I can’t go out without knowing the weather. Aside from those apps, I’ve been using news apps...
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Stories PART 1 STORIES ANSWERS Do you prefer listening to stories or reading them? (Answer 1) I personally prefer the latter as I enjoy reading. It’s my way of entertaining myself and killing time (doing something that keeps you busy while you’re waiting for something to happen),...
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Hats PART 1 HATS ANSWERS Do you like to wear hats? (Answer 1) Well, I like wearing any types of hat during summertime to protect my head and face from direct sunlight. These days, the heat of the sun is extreme and if we don’t wear a hat, there’s...
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Boredom PART 1 BEING BORED / BOREDOM ANSWERS Do you ever get bored? (Answer 1) Of course! I easily get bored when I’m waiting for someone, especially when I have to wait for 30 minutes or more. Therefore, if I have to meet with someone, I always tell them...
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.
Use this site as part of your prep, and let's get you to your target band score.
