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 a high school student and through joining that soccer team I learned the importance of camaraderie (fellowship). Besides, I developed the habit of living...
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 (reference from a book, author, or paper, especially in scholarly work). Other than that (except for), I do my assignment at home and just get...
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 in our city. I actually went to a Montessori (a system of education for young children that seeks to develop natural interests and activities rather...
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 dramatic effect) I really believe that every one of us loves weekends as we don’t need to wake up early to go to work or...
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 happy recently, but every day I’m happy because of my family. They are my inspiration and the strength that keeps me going in life. Without...
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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