IELTS Speaking 9 Band Sample Answer - 36

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Describe an important skill you learned when you were a child
You should say:
What this skill was
When you learned it
How you learned it
And explain why you think it was important


Model Answer
One of the most useful skills I have learnt since I was a 10-year-old child is typing on a keyboard without looking at that is a special skill. When I was 10 years old, my father bought me a computer, it was impossible for me to type without looking at the keys. It took longer hours for me to type a single page by searching the letters on the keys. When I started to type, it appeared to me that the letters should be placed on the keyboard alphabetically for better use.But gradually I learnt that this way is better than the alphabetical letters.Basically I learnt the skill at my home using my personal computer. In the very beginning, it was tougher for me to compose anything on the computer with the keyboard attached with it and it took longer hours for me to compose a document of three or four pages. So, I started using internet to get some ways to learn typing.I found some special applications that allow the users to get the desired typing skill. Besides, the applications also helped me to make the typing faster than it was in the beginning.All of the earned skills are useful in real life but the applications may differ in situations. When I started learning the skill, I thought that it would be of no use in my practical life and I am wasting my times. But when I took part in my work, I was surprised by the applications of typing. I have started serving the office in different ways with the typing skill. As a result, my fame has increased as a typing expert and accordingly the office has evaluated my performance. I have been promoted to senior administrative officer after three months when I applied the skill to my daily works at the workplace. So, it appears to be a very useful skill for me.

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Vipin Thapliyal
Founder & IELTS Trainer