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IELTS SPEAKING PART 1: TRAVELING [ANSWERS]

How often do you go traveling? As I said, once a month if it’s a local trip and once a year if it’s international. Of course, I would really love to travel as much as I can, however, my savings don’t allow me to. But anyway, I’m not complaining as I still get to travel. I’m still privileged. You know, not all people in the world have the means to travel. 

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PART 1

 

TRAVELING 

 

ANSWERS

 

 

 

Do you like traveling?  

 

(Answer 1)  

 

I love traveling! I make it a point (to make sure that it happens) to travel at least once a month to any places in this country so I can de-stress  (relax after a period of work or tension). Also, I do my best to travel abroad once a year so I can motivate myself to save money. Actually, I love traveling outside this country because I’m able to change my perspective on life as I get to experience new cultures and lifestyles.   

 

(Answer 2)  

 

Yes, of course! Who doesn’t like traveling? (rhetorical question – a question that doesn’t need an answer; it is only used to add a dramatic effect) I mean, traveling is fun, isn’t it? I think only those killjoys (people who spoil the pleasure of others) who don’t enjoy traveling. Anyway, I travel from time to time as long as I’m free because traveling gives me more energy and reasons to keep exploring life.     

 

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • Phrases like “Who doesn’t like traveling?” and “isn’t it?” add drama and spontaneity. Examiners appreciate natural speech devices. These are called rhetorical questions. Questions that don’t need to be answered. 

  • Calling non‑travelers “killjoys” injects personality. Humor makes your answer memorable. So since I wanted to sound natural and confident, I had to add a playful tone. 

  • “Traveling gives me more energy and reasons to keep exploring life” elevates the answer beyond fun, showing deeper reflection. It’s always good to add a bit of deeper reflection. 

  • Everyday phrases (“fun”) combined with expressive ones (“exploring life”) demonstrate flexibility in vocabulary. I used casual and expressive language here. 

 

How often do you go traveling?  

 

(Answer 1)  

 

As I said, once a month if it’s a local trip and once a year if it’s international. Of course, I would really love to travel as much as I can; however, my savings don’t allow me to. But anyway, I’m not complaining as I still get to travel. I’m still privileged  (having advantages or special rights). You know, not all people in the world have the means to travel.   

 

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • Giving both local (monthly) and international (yearly) schedules demonstrates precision. It’s a great way to communicate precisely. 

  • Saying “I would really love to travel more, but my savings don’t allow me” shows honesty and practicality. This adds depth to my answer, and it sounds more interesting. 

  • Using “I’m still privileged” conveys humility and awareness. Examiners value when answers reflect a broader perspective. It’s a communication style aiming to express gratitude. 

  • Mentioning “not all people have the means to travel” shows social awareness, elevating your response beyond personal routine. I make it a habit to add social awareness to my answer, as that adds more value. 

  • Phrases like “But anyway, I’m not complaining” sound spontaneous, making the delivery natural and examiner‑friendly. I always aim to sound conversational. 

 

(Answer 2)  

 

Well, several times  (some but not many) a year. I used to travel a lot in the past because of my previous company. I had to go on business trips with my seniors, and if I had some extra time during those business trips, I was allowed to explore the place where we held meetings. That was actually fun!     

 

 

Where do you usually travel?  

 

(Answer 1)  

 

I’m not a typical traveler. I visit those places that are off the beaten path (not known or popular among other people) because there’s more excitement and surprises. But I’m not saying that I don’t visit those places that are popular among tourists. I do visit them as well; however, I just find those places that aren’t popular more exciting.   

 

(Answer 2)  

 

Well, normally to some common places, such as beaches, if I want to breathe fresh air; mountains, as well, if I want to be close to nature; and shopping malls. Just last weekend, I went to one of the best shopping centers in the capital that’s popular among tourists, and I splurged on (to spend a lot of money) clothes and shoes.     

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • Mentioning beaches, mountains, shopping malls demonstrates range and flexibility. I showed a variety of destinations here as I didn’t want to limit my answer to one type of place, and examiners appreciate that. 

  • Explaining “beaches for fresh air” and “mountains to be close to nature” shows thoughtful reasoning behind your choices. I simply connected purpose to place here. 

  • Words like “splurged” add richness and natural idiomatic flair. I used expressive vocabulary here, and I know that this would boost my lexical resource score.

  • Everyday phrasing (“one of the best shopping centers”) combined with descriptive detail (“popular among tourists”) keeps the answer examiner‑friendly and relatable. 

 

How do you feel when you’re traveling?  

 

(Answer 1)  

 

I think it’s never enough to only use one adjective to describe the feeling that I have when I travel. Of course, I feel happy, thrilled  (excited), anxious, exhausted, reinvigorated  (to have new energy), blessed, grateful, and many more. As I said, it’s hard to pick a single word to describe my feelings whenever I go on a holiday.   

 

(Answer 2)  

 

I always have mixed emotions (both positive and negative feelings). Well, like everybody else, I feel happy and excited because I get to experience something new in my life. But there’s no denying that some negative feelings exist, such as anxiety, confusion, and the like (and similar things), especially when I encounter a challenge during my trip. Also, exhaustion can be felt after a day of exploring different places.   

 

JULIUS’ QUICK COACHING:

  • Mentioning both positive (happy, excited) and negative (anxiety, confusion, exhaustion) feelings demonstrates balance. I showed emotional range here that helped me communicate my emotions well. 

  • Saying “like everybody else” makes the answer relatable, while “experience something new” highlights curiosity and growth. Adding personal reflection always helps me express myself better.

  • Acknowledging confusion or anxiety during trips shows honesty. Examiners value realistic perspectives, not just idealized ones, because it shows that you are human. 

  • I used phrases like “there’s no denying” and “and the like” and this made my answer sound spontaneous and natural.

 

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