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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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23:22

👗 Describe a friend who is well-dressed and is good...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/06/13

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say: who he/she is, how you knew him/her, what his/her dressing style is, and explain why he/she dresses this way. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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23:29

⏳ Patience (Part 1 ) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/06/09

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsAre you a patient person? Are you more patient now than when you were a child? Does your job require you to be patient? How do you feel when you have to do something for a long time? What is it that makes you feel impatient? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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31:42

🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Children and their behaviour (Part 3) +...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/06/07

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsWhat bad behaviour do children usually have? Why do children misbehave? How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public? Whose influence on children is more important? Friends’ or parents’? Are parents these days stricter than in the past? What are the reasons for bullying? What are the solutions? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here:

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17:58

🙅 Describe a time when you saw children behave badly...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/06/05

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsTune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: ⁠⁠⁠Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript⁠⁠⁠ Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner Our social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts © 2025 Podcourses Learn more

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21:12

🤖 Machines (Part 1 ) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/06/02

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsWhat is your favourite machine in your home? Do you read the instructions before using a machine? Is it important to read the instructions? Do you think washing machines and sweeping machines are important? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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23:13

🙌🏻 Meeting people (Part 3) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/30

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsWhy do Friends generally meet? Why do some people like surprises? Why do some people dislike surprises? On what occasions is it easy for people to run into friends? Why do friends meet regularly? Are there any meetings that people need to plan in advance? How are unexpected events beneficial for society? What kind of Meetings have to be well-planned in advance? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here:

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18:33

👯 Describe a time when you met a friend by surprise...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/29

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say: when and where you met him/her, who he/she was, what you did together, and explain how you felt about the experience Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: ⁠⁠Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript⁠⁠ Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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22:37

📚 Books (Part 1 ) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/26

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsDo you often buy books? Do you often read books? When? Do you prefer reading books or watching movies? Have you ever read a novel that has been adapted into a film? Are your reading habits now different from before? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript:

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24:08

🤔 Making decisions (Part 3) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/24

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsDo advertisements influence consumers' decisions? Who do young people like to ask for advice when making decisions? Is it necessary for kids to make as many decisions by themselves as they can? What kinds of decisions do young people have to make? Do you think some people can make decisions without asking for advice from others? Are young people easily influenced by others when they make decisions? Tune in and have a great

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22:43

⚖️ Describe a difficult decision that you made and...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/20

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say: what the decision was, when you made that decision, why it was difficult to make, and explain how you felt about the good result Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: ⁠Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript⁠ Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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15:09

🍟 Advertisements (Part 1 ) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/18

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsWhat kind of advertising do you like? Do you like advertisements? Do you see many ads on trains or other transport? Is there an advertisement that made an impression on you when you were a child? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s12e07 Find an

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24:56

🚍 Migration and urbanization (Part 3) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/15

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsWhy do many people choose to move to big cities? What factors make a city livable? What are the benefits of living close to one's workplace? What kinds of places do people in your country prefer to live in? What should people prepare before they move to a different city? Why do many people move from one place to another? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here:

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17:18

⛩ Describe a place you have been to and would like to...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/14

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say where it is, what the place is like, when you've visited this place, and explain why you would recommend this place to others. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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20:03

📜 History (Part 1 ) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/12

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you like history? Did you like history when you were young? When was the last time you read about history? Have you ever been to historical museums? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s12e06 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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19:52

🍽️ Food and celebrations (Part 3) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/09

Our episode archive: https://patreon.com/ieltssfsIs any food in your country eaten at particular times or on special occasions? What are the differences between traditional food in your country and other countries? Why are some people willing to spend a lot of money on meals on special days? Do you think it's good to communicate when eating with your family? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs:

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18:51

🎂 Describe a special cake you received from others...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/06

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say: what the competition was, when and where it was held, what you did in the competition, and explain what you learned from the competition. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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20:27

💬 Text messages (Part 1 ) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/05

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsHow often do you send text messages? Do you reply to messages as soon as you receive them? Did you send more messages when you were younger? Is sending messages popular in your country? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s12e05 Find an IELTS

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24:29

🏆 Competitions (Part 3) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/05/03

Our episode archive: https://patreon.com/ieltssfsWhat qualities do competitive people share? What kinds of contests do students like to take part in? Why don’t some people want to be competitive? How can a person become more competitive? Do you think parents should encourage their children to take part in competitions? What are the advantages of competition? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs:

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21:40

🥇 Describe a competition you took part in (Part 2) +...

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/04/30

Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say: what the competition was, when and where it was held, what you did in the competition, and explain what you learned from the competition. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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20:35

🧹 Housework (Part 1 ) + Transcript

IELTS Speaking for Success ·

2025/04/28

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsIs your home clean? Do you like housework? What housework do you dislike? How often do you do housework? Will you do more housework in the future? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠https://successwithielts.com/rory⁠ Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s12e04 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner:

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