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IELTS Speaking for Success

Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium

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4:10

🔎 Idioms: To pick someone's brain

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/05/16

This idiom means to gather information or ideas from someone by asking questions or engaging in conversation. It's like harvesting knowledge from them, comparable to picking fruit from a tree. This phrase is often used in professional settings to seek insights or expertise from someone with knowledge in a particular area, indicating a willingness to learn from their experience. Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3:

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21:58

🛒 Online shopping (S10E18) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/05/12

How often do you buy things online? Why? What was the last thing you bought online? Do you ever see things in shops and then buy them online? Why/Why not? Do you think the popularity of online shops is changing your town or city center? Why/Why not? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on Phrasal Verbs:

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3:36

🔎 Idioms: To keep your eye on the prize

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/05/09

In simple terms, it means to stay focused on your goal, despite distractions. While its specific origin is unclear, it likely emerged independently in various cultures, reflecting the universal human experience of striving for goals despite obstacles. Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on Phrasal Verbs:

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15:26

🛫 Traveling (S10E17) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/05/05

Learn 150+ languages with quality native-speaking teachers on italki! Buy $10 get $5 for free for your first lesson using our code IELTSSUCCESS Web: https://go.italki.com/ieltssuccessmay App: https://italki.app.link/ieltssuccessmay - Do you like travelling? How often do you go travelling? Where do you usually go? What do you enjoy about travelling? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Transcript:

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28:16

💎 Part 3: Visiting others

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/05/02

Do people in your country often invite others to their homes? Why? What do you think of serving food to visitors? What kind of people do you think are more likely to invite others to their homes? Who is more likely to invite others to their homes, people in the countryside or people in the city? What traditions are there when visiting other people’s homes? Do people usually bring a gift? How do people entertain friends at their homes? Are people more hospitable now than in the past?Tune in and

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22:56

💎 Part 2: Describe a hospitable person

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/04/30

You should say: who this person is, how you knew him/her, how he/she makes you feel welcome, and explain why you think he/she is good at making people feel welcome. Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-hospitable-person-who-is-good-at-making-people-feel-welcome-in-hisher-home-04-25 © 2024 Success with IELTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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22:50

🔑 Losing things (S10E16) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/04/28

Do you often lose things? What can we do to avoid losing things? Why do some people lose things more often than others? What will you do if you find something lost by others? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s10e16 Find an IELTS Speaking

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3:54

🔎 Idioms: To bend over backwards

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/04/25

"To bend over backwards" means to make a big effort or go out of your way to help someone or achieve something, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable. The origin of this phrase is a bit unclear, but it's thought to come from the physical act of bending your body backwards, which can be really hard and uncomfortable. So, when you say someone is "bending over backwards," it's like saying they're doing something really hard or uncomfortable to help out or get something done. Tune in and have a great

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21:29

📚 Studies (S10E15) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/04/21

Do you work or are you a student? Why did you choose this subject? What’s the most interesting part of being a student? What do you like most about studying? What do you dislike about your studies? What would you like to study in the future? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on Phrasal Verbs:

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4:10

🔎 Idioms: Achilles heel

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/04/18

"Achilles' heel" is an idiom that comes from Greek mythology, specifically from the story of Achilles, a legendary Greek hero of the Trojan War. According to the myth, Achilles was invulnerable except for his heel, which his mother, Thetis, had failed to dip in the River Styx when she held him as a baby. As a result, his heel remained his one weak spot.The term "Achilles' heel" refers to a person's vulnerability or weak point, despite overall strength or invincibility. It's often used

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17:27

🧑‍💼 Work (S10E14) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/04/14

Learn 150+ languages with quality native-speaking teachers on italki! Buy $10 get $5 for free for your first lesson using our code SUCCESSIELTS: Web: https://go.italki.com/ieltssuccessapr App: https://italki.app.link/ieltssuccessapr - Do you like your job? Why did you choose this kind of work? What’s the most interesting part of your work? What’s the most difficult part of your work? What would you like to do in the future? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS

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23:37

🍟 Advertising (S10E13) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/04/07

Do you like online advertising? What’s your favourite online ad? Do you stop watching things because of ads? Is there much advertising in your country? What advertising do you have in your country?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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23:08

🎧 Music (S10E12) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/03/31

How much time do you spend listening to music every day? What music do you dislike? What kinds of music are popular in your country? Do you ever listen to music at work? Is there an instrument you would like to learn to play?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://fanlink.to/swipremium Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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15:58

🔗 Social media (S10E11) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/03/24

Do you like using social media? When did you start using social media? Do you spend too much time on social media? What do you do on social media?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://fanlink.to/swipremium Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s10e11 Our IELTS Writing course:

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21:03

🥱 Feeling bored (S10E10) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/03/17

Do you ever get bored? What things are boring to you? What do you do when you feel bored? Do you think school is boring? Do you feel more bored now than when you were younger? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://fanlink.to/swipremium Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s10e10 Our IELTS Writing

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23:33

🏟️ Crowded places (S10E09) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/03/10

How do you feel when you are in crowded places? When was the last time you were in a crowded place? What places do you think are often crowded? How often do you go to crowded places? Do you like crowded places?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://fanlink.to/swipremium Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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23:58

🎨 Colours (S10E08) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/03/03

What is your favourite colour? Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your culture? What colour of clothes do you wear? Are there any colours you dislike? What are the most popular colours in your country?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://fanlink.to/swipremium Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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24:23

🪙 Collecting things (S10E07) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/02/25

Do you collect anything? Why do people like collecting things? Is collecting a popular hobby in your country? What kind of items do people collect in your country? Are there any things you have kept from your childhood?Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://fanlink.to/swipremium Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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21:34

💎 Part 3: Old people

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/02/22

What things can young people learn from old people? How do people have a conversation with an elderly person? Why might old people be better at working than young people? What are the advantages of having people of different ages living in the same house? In your country, how do young people interact with the elderly? Has old people’s life quality improved compared to the past? In what situations do old people share the same interests as young people? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive

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22:00

💎 Part 2: Describe an interesting conversation you...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2024/02/21

You should say: who this person is, when and where you had the conversation, what you talked about, and explain why you think it was interesting. Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://fanlink.to/swipremium Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-an-interesting-conversation-you-had-with-an-old-person-02-21 © 2024 Success with IELTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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