PART 1 LOST and FOUND Have you ever lost things? (Answer 1) Absolutely! Unfortunately, I’m kind of forgetful that every now and again, I lost my keys, hankies (handkerchief), and pens. I’ve been like this since I was a child and I really dunno why this happens to me oftentimes. I dunno, I think I have...
PART 1 ADVERTISEMENT ANSWERS Are there many advertisements in your country?/Is there much advertising in your country? (Answer 1) Undeniably, yes! There are countless of them, especially if you’re watching a TV program that’s really popular. Because there are so many ads, you’re highly likely to lose interest in the program, as those ads, ...
IELTS Speaking Part 1: Names PART 1 NAMES ANSWERS Does your name have any special meaning? (Answer 1) Oh wow! Well, my name is a combination of my parents’ names. That’s special simply because I carry the name of my beloved (dearly loved) parents, and I’m their only child...
PART 1 STREET MARKETS ANSWERS Are there many street markets in your country? (Answer 1) Yes, there are numerous (very many) street markets all over my country and that’s simply because they’re part of our culture. Street markets have a long history in my beloved country. They existed even before World War 1. These...
PART 1 RECYCLE / RECYCLING ANSWERS Do you practice recycling? Why or why not? (Answer 1) Definitely! I’m an untiring advocate of environmental protection - I spread awareness about the importance of recycling in our community, and I’m proud to say that all my efforts have paid off. I’ve seen such good results...

Author, Band 9.0 Achiever (First Attempt - IELTS Speaking)
Hi students! My name is Julius. I am the author of this IELTS website. I am a non-native English speaker who achieved the highest band score (band 9.0) on the IELTS speaking test on my first attempt.
I graduated with a degree in Communication Arts from Cebu Normal University, one of the prestigious state universities in the Philippines. I am a licensed teacher and TESOL-certified.
I once worked at a UK-based company teaching business English to Japanese businessmen who primarily work at Nikkei, a popular media company in Japan.
I created this website to help you all achieve your desired band scores so you will NOT waste so much money, time, and effort for retaking the exam numerous times. All of the sample answers I provided on this website are a product of my experience as a band 9.0 achiever and an experienced IELTS speaking coach.
I've made sure that all of the sample answers are developed in a conversational and natural way because that is how I achieved a crisp band 9.0.
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