IELTS SPEAKING PART 1: TIME MANAGEMENT [ANSWERS]
PART 1 TIME MANAGEMENT ANSWERS How do you plan your day? (Answer 1) It’s such a shame to admit this but I’m terrible at planning or organizing my day. If I plan my day ahead, I just end up ...
PART 1 TIME MANAGEMENT ANSWERS How do you plan your day? (Answer 1) It’s such a shame to admit this but I’m terrible at planning or organizing my day. If I plan my day ahead, I just end up ...
PART 1 SPENDING TIME WITH OTHERS ANSWERS Do you like talking with people? (Answer 1) Honestly, I’m very selective about the people whom I talk with. I avoid those who have an air of superiority (expression: an arrogant way ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
IELTS Writing Task 2: Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. SAMPLE ESSAY It is thought that the support given ...
IELTS Writing Task 2: Some people think that the best way to reduce the time spent traveling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with apartment buildings for commuters, but others disagree. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? ...
IELTS SPEAKING CUE CARD Describe a tall building in your city that you like or dislike You should say: Where it is What it is used for What it looks like And explain why you like or dislike it ...
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.
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