IELTS Speaking Mock Test | Band 5 vs Band 9 Answers | Topic: Hometown

Are you confused about why your IELTS Speaking score is stuck at Band 5 or 6? In this IELTS Speaking Mock Test, we clearly compare Band 5 vs Band 9 answers using one of the most common IELTS Speaking topics — HOMETOWN. This video is designed to help IELTS candidates see the difference, not just hear about it. Many students know the questions but don’t understand what examiners really want. That’s why we present two contrasting responses: 🔴 a Band 5 answer with common mistakes 🟢 a Band 9 answer with natural fluency, strong vocabulary, and clear structure By watching this mock test, you will learn: ✔ Why Band 5 answers sound simple, repetitive, and unclear ✔ How Band 9 answers use ideas, examples, and natural expressions ✔ How to extend your answers without memorization ✔ How grammar, vocabulary, and fluency affect your IELTS score ✔ How to speak confidently about your hometown in Part 1 & Part 2 The hometown topic appears very frequently in IELTS Speaking exams. Candidates are often asked: • Where is your hometown? • What do you like about it? • Has it changed over time? • Would you like to live there in the future? This video helps you answer all these questions the Band 9 way, using simple but powerful techniques you can apply to any IELTS topic. If you are preparing for IELTS 2025–2026, this mock test will give you a realistic idea of how the speaking exam works and how examiners judge your performance. Whether your target is Band 7, Band 8, or Band 9, understanding this comparison is a game-changer. 👉 Watch till the end to copy the structure, not the answers 👉 Practice aloud with the Band 9 model 👉 Subscribe for more IELTS Speaking mock tests, cue cards, and Band 9 strategies