Hi everyone! I’m Alina, a senior high school student. I enjoy reading, traveling, and participating in international exchange activities. My dream is to travel the world to experience different cultures and make international friends. To be honest, I haven’t been abroad yet, so my biggest goal for 2026 is to go on my first trip to a foreign country! I’m excited to practice my English speaking skills here and grow together with all of you. I feel so lucky to meet you guys, thank you! ☺️

Lexical Resource is one of the 4 scoring criteria which is 25% of your score in IELTS Speaking. It measures the range of vocabulary, ability to use fewer common ones, use of idiomatic expressions, ability to paraphrase, word choice accuracy and control of collocations. ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ──── Here are Part 1 samples that clearly demonstrates Lexical Resource in IELTS Speaking. 🗣️IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: HOBBIES � Question 1: What do you usually do in your free time? ❌ Weaker Lexical Resource Sample: “In my free time, I watch movies and use my phone. It is very relaxing and very interesting. I like watching different movies because it is fun and makes me very happy.” 🔎 Problems: - Relies on repetitive vocabulary “very” - Basic vocabulary (fun, happy, interesting) - Narrow range - No specific description ✅ Strong Lexical Resource Sample: ‘’Well, I tend to unwind by watching films, especially psychological suspense ones during my spare time. They’re utterly absorbing since they maintain a strong sense of anticipation. Moreover, it’s a great way to switch off after a hectic day and immerse myself in an entirely different reality.’’ ✔ Why This Is Better: - “free time” → spare time - “relax” → unwind / switch off - “interesting” → absorbing - Natural collocations: a strong sense of anticipation, hectic day - Greater lexical precision ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 🗣️IELTS Speaking Part 1 Topic: FOOD � Question 1: Do you prefer eating at home or at restaurants? ❌ Weaker Lexical Resource Sample: ‘’I prefer eating at home because the food is good and cheap. At home, I feel comfortable and relaxed. However, restaurants are expensive and the food is not always good..’’ 🔎 Problems: - Overuse of “good” - Simple adjectives (cheap, expensive) - Limited variety - Insufficient topic-related words ✅ Stronger Lexical Resource Sample: ‘’I have a preference for homemade meals, mainly due to their health benefits and budget-friendliness. Making meals myself also gives me full control over the ingredients and the freedom to experiment with different tastes. Although dining out can be enjoyable, it tends to be overpriced and less nutritious.’’

"My name is Alan Huang, and I am a master’s student at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology , one of the top engineering universities in Taiwan . My research and professional focus is on Automation,Control and artificial intelligence Specifically, I specialize as an AI engineer with a strong emphasis on Large Language Models . I have been working on integrating LLMs into practical applications, such as developing a smart medical consultation engine. My goal is to pursue a Master’s degree at the National University of Singapore to further my expertise in AI driven-innovation and contribute to the global tech landscape."

Hello everyone ,I am Vesper. I am a high school student in Taiwan ,and I am graduating from high school this summer. I am currently preparing for my studies abroad, and I am looking for some guidance with the IELTS test here. Nice to meet you~

📢 Fluency is an important scoring criterion in the IELTS Speaking test and a common challenge for many test takers. It refers to speaking SMOOTHLY and CONFIDENTLY, with MINIMAL PAUSES, REPETITION, or SELF-CORRECTION. Fluency does not mean speaking quickly; in fact, rushing can reduce clarity. Test takers usually perform better when they speak at a natural, steady pace and develop their ideas clearly. 📢 Coherence refers to how well ideas are organized and connected. It means presenting thoughts in a logical and structured way so they are easy to follow. It is not about giving the CORRECT answer but about STAYING ON THE TOPIC and EXPRESSING IDEAS CLEARLY. Since the test measures English communication skills rather than subject knowledge, how you communicate is more important than what you say. ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ──────── Here’s a Part 1 example that clearly demonstrates Fluency and Coherence in IELTS Speaking. 🗣️IELTS Speaking Part 1 – Topic: Hometown � Question 1: Where is your hometown? ❌ Lower Fluency and Coherence Sample "My hometown is in the south of my country. Um… it’s not very big actually. There are some stores and… um restaurants. I lived there for many years. 24 years. For me, it’s nice to live there." Problems: - Brief, unrefined thoughts - Lacks further development - Weak connections between ideas - Hesitations (“um”) ✅ Strong Fluency and Coherence Sample "Well, my hometown is a modest-sized city situated in the southern area of my country. Although it isn’t very large, it has a lively atmosphere and a close-knit community. Besides, there are several shops, local markets, eating establishments, such as restaurants and cafés where people usually gather in the evenings. I’ve lived there most of my life, therefore I feel very attached to it." Why This Is Better: - The answer is developed but still concise (which is ideal for Part 1) - Ideas are logically organized - Sentences are linked clearly