PART 1 GETTING LOST ANSWERS Have you ever lost your way? (Answer 1) Yes, so many times as I don’t have a sense of direction (expression: to easily get lost). Despite having GPS in my car or using a Google Map, I still get lost. I’m just poor at directions and I...
IELTS SPEAKING CUE CARD Describe a time you waited for something special to happen You should say: What you waited for Where you waited Why it was special And explain how you felt while you were waiting PREPARATION INSTANCES WHEN WE WAIT FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL New Year Countdown with Fireworks Display Birthdays/Anniversaries/Christmas Lunch/Dinner Date/Wedding Day...
IELTS Writing Task 2: Some people think that schools should stop using books, and computers and films should be used instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? SAMPLE ESSAY (Balanced Approach) The use of books in schools should be replaced with modern technologies such as computers and video presentations according to some...
IELTS Writing Task 2: Some people think that detailed descriptions of crime scenes on TV and in newspapers have a bad influence on the public, so this kind of information should be prohibited. To what extent do you agree or disagree? SAMPLE ESSAY It is thought that sensationalized news about certain crimes like murder that is broadcast...
IELTS Writing Task 2: Most people nowadays like to have cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance. Why are people choosing this? Is this a positive or negative development? SAMPLE ESSAY In recent years, some people have decided to undergo body enhancement through surgery in order to make their appearance more appealing. In my opinion, there are different...
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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