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IELTS on Fire

Are you ready to ignite your IELTS score in just 5 minutes a day? Welcome to IELTS on Fire — the daily podcast that helps you speak smarter, write sharper, and boost your confidence for the IELTS Writing & Speaking exam. Hosted by Teacher Phil, a passionate English teacher based in Taiwan, this show is perfect for busy learners who want quick, focused lessons without the fluff. Each episode is under five minutes and packed with practical tips, high-scoring sample answers, common mistake fixes,

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04:43

How to Paraphrase the Writing Task 1 Question...

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2025/09/14

Hey everyone, welcome to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re diving into one of the simplest ways to stand out in Writing Task 1: paraphrasing the question, without copying it word for word.If you want to boost your score fast, this one’s for you. Paraphrasing shows the examiner you can use English flexibly – and it’s usually the very first thing you write in your answer. So, let’s set your English on fire with some practical tips.IELTS Writing Task 1

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04:35

Describe a Place You Love – IELTS Speaking Sample

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2025/09/13

Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS results. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re lighting up a classic Speaking Part 2 topic: describing a place you love.If you want to boost your fluency and sound natural in your next test, this episode is for you. You’ll get a Band 8–9 style sample answer, some powerful phrases to steal, and a quick practice challenge. Ready? Let’s dive in.Cue Card Question:Describe a place you love to visit.You should say:Where it

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04:19

Stop Translating in Your Head – IELTS Speaking Sample

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2025/09/12

Hey, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real, useful IELTS tips. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re tackling something that slows down almost every IELTS student at some point: translating in your head.If you want to boost your fluency and sound more natural, this one’s for you. We’re going to talk about why thinking in your native language can hold you back, and I’ll give you two super practical ways to start thinking directly in English. Consistency is the key here,

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How to Make the Most of the 1-Minute Prep in Speaking...

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2025/09/11

Hey everyone, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS results. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to crack one of the trickiest but most important parts of the Speaking test: how to make the best use of that one golden minute you get to prepare for Speaking Part 2.If you want to boost your fluency and sound confident, this is a small tweak that makes a big difference.Cue Card Question:Describe a memorable event from your childhood.You should say:where it

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04:57

How to Keep Talking in Part 2 Without Freezing –...

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2025/09/10

Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS results. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to tackle one of the biggest Speaking challenges: how to keep talking in Part 2 without freezing up.If you want to boost your score fast, this one’s for you. A lot of students panic when they see the cue card and worry they’ll run out of things to say. But I’ve got a simple strategy that’ll help you build a strong, confident answer – even if you feel stuck or have

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04:11

3 Easy Ways to Buy Time in IELTS Speaking – IELTS...

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2025/09/09

Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for better English and a higher IELTS score. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re talking about a tiny skill that makes a big difference: how to buy time in the IELTS Speaking test.If you want to sound fluent, confident, and natural, even when you get a tricky question, this episode is for you. Buying time helps you organize your thoughts, calm your nerves, and show the examiner that you can handle real conversation.IELTS Speaking

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04:46

Don’t Say “Very” – Say This Instead – IELTS Speaking...

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2025/09/08

Hey everyone, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real, useful IELTS tips. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to talk about a tiny word that weakens your English and how to replace it with words that sound much more natural and impressive.If you want to boost your Speaking score fast, this one’s for you. Today’s focus: stop saying ‘very’ and start using strong, expressive alternatives that sound just like a native speaker."Cue Card QuestionDescribe an experience

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05:25

Band 7 vs Band 9 Speaking – What’s the Real Difference?

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2025/09/07

Hey there, and welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to get real about one of the biggest questions I hear from students: What’s the actual difference between a Band 7 and a Band 9 in IELTS Speaking?If you’re aiming for a top score, you’ve probably heard the band descriptors thrown around, but what do they mean in real life? Today, I’ll break it down, give you clear examples, and show you how to move your answers up a band. Let’s get

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04:44

What If I Don’t Understand the Question in IELTS...

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2025/09/06

Hey there, welcome to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for better IELTS scores. I’m Teacher Phil, your friendly IELTS mentor, and today we’re tackling something that makes even confident students a bit nervous: What should you do if you don’t understand the question in the Speaking test?Trust me, even native speakers ask for clarification sometimes. So today, I’ll show you how to handle those moments naturally, keep your cool, and actually impress the examiner with your communication

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How to Start Your IELTS Writing Task 1 (Without...

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2025/09/05

Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS success. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re cracking one of the most common worries in Writing Task 1: how to start your answer with confidence, without memorizing boring and obvious templates.If you want to boost your score fast, this one’s for you. Paraphrasing the question in your own words is a small tweak that makes a big difference.IELTS TIPImagine you open your Writing Task 1 and see a bar chart or line

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04:36

Don’t Say “I Am Agree”! (Common IELTS Grammar...

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2025/09/04

Hey everyone, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS success. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to tackle one of the most common grammar mistakes in IELTS Speaking: saying 'I am agree' instead of 'I agree'.If you want to sound more natural and boost your grammar score, this episode is for you. Small changes like this can make a big difference in your final band. So, let’s get you sounding confident and fluent."IELTS TIP SECTIONAlright, here’s a classic

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04:20

IELTS Vocabulary: Reliable vs. Trustworthy (Know the...

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2025/09/03

Hey there, and welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for IELTS confidence and skill. I’m Teacher Phil, your friendly IELTS mentor, and today we’re zooming in on two words that pop up everywhere on the exam: reliable and trustworthy.If you want to boost your vocabulary score fast, this one’s for you. Knowing the difference between these two words can really set your English apart from the average Band 6. So, let’s dive in."IELTS Vocabulary FocusFirst, what’s the difference

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05:34

Describe a Website You Bought Something From – IELTS...

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2025/09/02

Welcome to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for English confidence. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to tackle one of those Speaking Part 2 cue cards you might see on test day: describing a website where you bought something.If you want to sound natural and impress the examiner, this episode is for you. We’ll build real-life vocabulary, structure your answer smoothly, and give you a boost of confidence. Let’s dive in.Cue Card Question:Describe a website where you bought

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04:42

Stop Memorizing IELTS Answers – Do This Instead

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2025/09/01

Why trying to cheat or memorize IELTS answers backfires, and what examiners are really looking for.Hey there, and welcome back to IELTS on Fire, the five-minute podcast that gives you real IELTS strategies with zero fluff — just clarity, confidence, and better English every day.I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re talking about something I see all the time:Trying to “hack” IELTS by memorizing answers.Memorizing might feel safe… but it will get you a lower score. Let’s talk about why.1. Why Memorizing

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04:56

Your Mindset = Your Score: Why Believing in Yourself...

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2025/08/31

Welcome back to IELTS on Fire, the daily five-minute podcast to help you speak smarter, write stronger, and feel more confident every time you use English.I’m Teacher Phil, and today, we’re talking about something that matters way more than grammar or vocabulary.We’re talking about your mindset and how it affects your IELTS score.Let me ask you: Have you ever said,“My English is bad”…“I’m not good at speaking”…“IELTS is too hard”?“I’ll never get band 7”!If you have, don’t worry, you’re not alone

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