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Learn From IELTS Tutors & Examiners Who Are Masters Of IELTS Preparation, Listen To Me Pick Their Brains For Secret Strategies And Tips...For FREE.

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29:42

How To Get a Band 9 in Academic Task 1

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/04/28

In this tutorial, you get information about how to score a band 9 in your academic task 1 for your IELTS exam. Ellen goes through each of the band descriptors and helps you interpret what is needed to reach the best score possible. https://www.ieltspodcast.com/academic-task-1/how-to-get-band-9/

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22:42

Academic task 1: Describing a natural process

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/04/21

In this tutorial we are going to take you through how to describe a Natural Process in task 1 writing and a Natural Process is more closely linked to animals, the weather, growing trees or plants and marine life and this tutorial will show you: Where to start in understanding and interpreting the picture. Which language to use to connect your ideas and link the stages in the process together. How to improve your coherence. Grammatical suggestions to score really highly in this task by using the

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23:51

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary: People, Personalities and...

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/04/13

Unlock Your IELTS Speaking Potential: The Power of Personality Vocabulary Are you struggling to break through the language barrier in your IELTS speaking exam? Do you find yourself repeating the same basic descriptors when talking about people, struggling to express nuanced thoughts about personalities and characters? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're just moments away from transforming your speaking skills. The secret weapon in your IELTS arsenal isn't just grammatical perfection or

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24:54

His 6.5 blocked him going to Canada

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/04/07

How Rohan Overcame IELTS Writing Challenges to Achieve His Dream Many IELTS candidates face a frustrating roadblock: scoring 6.5 in writing when they need a 7.0. This was exactly the challenge Rohan from Mumbai, India, encountered. He needed to improve his IELTS score to qualify for Canadian immigration. After multiple attempts, he discovered IELTS Podcast and transformed his writing skills. This is his story. The Struggle: Stuck at 6.5 in Writing Rohan had already attempted the IELTS test three or

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26:57

How to write formal letters (part 2)

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/03/31

The aim of this tutorial is to help you: -Understand the questions and the setting or context for the letter. -Think about what to write – how to use the prompts that you are given in the question rubric. -Understand how to start and how to finish your letters – with IELTS you cannot make mistakes on this! -How to get your letter in a logical order which will help your coherence. -How to use great grammar but make it sound natural Click here to get the full tutorial

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24:21

How to Write Formal Letters (part 1)

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/03/24

In this tutorial we cover how to: Understand the questions and context for the letter. Think about what to write – how to use the prompts that you are given in the question rubric. Work out how creative to be? Is it ok to make up lots of strange facts and information? Understand how to start and how to finish your letters – this is so important and at IELTS level you cannot make mistakes on this! Click here to listen to the full tutorial:

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28:05

Using a Checklist for Academic Task1

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 can be a daunting experience, especially if you're unsure of what examiners are looking for. In a recent episode of the IELTS Podcast, hosts Ben Worthington and Daphne provided a comprehensive checklist to help you ace this task. This article summarises their key points, offering practical advice and examples to guide your preparation. 1. Paraphrase the Rubric The

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26:55

Playing The IELTS Examiner

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/03/10

In this podcast, our essay corrector Ellen puts YOU in the driver’s seat as you review a student’s essay with her, deciding what band score the essay should get. With the band descriptors as your guide, you will learn How the introduction makes a first impression on the examiner How mistakes and missteps can influence the examiner along the way How some strong arguments, precise vocabulary and accurate grammar can redeem your score How important the last impression your essay leaves is In the

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27:27

IELTS Vocabulary The Future of Public Transportation

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/03/02

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20:17

How to Answer Map Questions (Vocabulary List Included)

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/02/23

In this tutorial, you’ll learn How an IELTS examiner would look at one of the more usual Task 1 questions - MAPS! I love map questions but many students are unfamiliar with them and so might panic in the exam! How to understand what is needed and what clues to look for before you start writing. Examples of good grammar and key useful vocabulary from our review of 2 students' essays - one Band 6 and one Band 7-7.5 as our examples. How you can practice by looking at another kind of map question.

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26:59

How to Get Essay Ideas for Task 2

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/02/17

How to Generate Ideas for IELTS Writing Task 2 Many IELTS students struggle with generating ideas for Writing Task 2. If you've ever found yourself staring at a blank page, unsure of what to write, you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to develop strong essay ideas and improve your IELTS writing score. Why Do Students Struggle with Idea Generation? As discussed in a recent IELTS Podcast episode, many students, particularly from educational systems that focus on

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22:03

IELTS Vocabulary Mental Health Awareness

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/02/09

https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/vocab-mental-health-awareness/ Introduction Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet it often remains overshadowed by physical health concerns. This article will explore the role of public awareness campaigns in changing perceptions and attitudes towards mental health issues. Grammar Point Covered Adverbial clauses to show contrast are used to highlight how two ideas differ from each other. These clauses often begin with conjunctions

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26:10

12 years of IELTS experience in 20 minutes

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/02/01

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25:32

IELTS Vocabulary The Impact of Globalisation

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/01/26

Globalisation and Cultural Exchange Introduction Globalization and cultural exchange have become integral to the modern world, shaping societies and their interactions on a global scale. This article examines the impact of these phenomena on cultures and societies, using complex sentence structures to elucidate cause and effect. Grammar Point Covered Complex sentence structures for cause and effect help us to explain reasons for occurrences or the consequences of actions. Such structures often

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35:10

Patricia Gets Band 7.5 and Goes to Ireland

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/01/09

She needed to score 7.5 in IELTS to practice medicine in Ireland. You know how tough that is, right? Here's the crazy part: She did it with just 4 DAYS of preparation. No, that's not a typo. 4 days. But wait - before you think "that's impossible" or "she must be a genius", here's what you need to know: This wasn't her first try. She failed twice before. But on her third attempt, she: - Scored 8.0 in Reading - Scored 8.0 in Listening - Scored 8.0 in Speaking - Got exactly what she needed overall:

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16:56

Jess Gets 7.5 and Goes to Australia

IELTS Podcast ·

2025/01/01

Jess's Amazing IELTS Journey: From Struggles to Success in Australia Hello, IELTS students! Today, we're excited to share an incredible story that will inspire you to chase your dreams. Meet Jess from Indonesia, who overcame her IELTS challenges and is now heading to Australia for her studies! Jess's IELTS Goals Jess needed high IELTS scores to qualify for a scholarship to study in Australia. Like many of you, she found writing and speaking the trickiest parts of the test. She struggled to improve

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15:58

IELTS Reading - Master Paraphrasing and Score Band 7

IELTS Podcast ·

2024/12/24

https://www.ieltspodcast.com/audio-tutorials/paraphrasing-and-score-band-7/ Let’s look at some high-level examples of what you might encounter on the IELTS reading exam. Imagine you're reading a passage about climate change, and you come across this sentence: "The unprecedented rate of global temperature increase has led to a cascade of environmental repercussions, including but not limited to the accelerated melting of polar ice caps and the consequent rise in sea levels." Then, you see a

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21:51

Your 20 Minute Academic Task 1 Crash Course

IELTS Podcast ·

2024/12/22

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18:48

IELTS Vocabulary Renewable Energy Sources

IELTS Podcast ·

2024/12/17

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11:05

Marta Gets Band 7 in Writing and Speaking and Goes to...

IELTS Podcast ·

2024/12/15

From Struggle to Success: How Marta Achieved Her IELTS Goals and Secured a US Scholarship Have you ever felt stuck while preparing for the IELTS exam? Meet Marta, a bright student from Ukraine who turned her IELTS struggles into triumph. Let's dive into her story and see how she went from a 6.5 to a 7 in both writing and speaking! Marta's IELTS Journey Marta needed high IELTS scores to join a university programme in the United States. She faced three big challenges: No feedback on her practice

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