IELTS Speaking for Success 🚅 Describe a long journey you had and would like to take again (Part 2) + Transcript
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Nov 20, 2025 The hosts dive into the details of a memorable journey to London for the Mighty Hoopla festival. Rory shares his solo travel experience, highlighting the productivity of first-class perks. Enjoy anecdotes about watching videos, gaming, and indulging in catered meals aboard the train. They discuss how the journey, despite a rocky start, was ultimately relaxing and worth repeating. Plus, they offer useful tips on structuring responses for IELTS speaking tasks, covering grammar nuances and effective vocabulary.
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Solo Festival Trip Turned Productive
- Rory described a solo trip to London for the Mighty Hoopla festival after his friend fell ill.
- He packed a book and laptop and stayed productive and entertained on the journey.
First Class Upgrade Made The Trip Comfortable
- Rory upgraded to first class and enjoyed a single big comfy seat which let him focus and relax.
- He wrote lesson plans, organised files, and watched videos while being served meals and drinks.
Use Travel Time To Get Focused Work Done
- Try working on long train journeys to take advantage of uninterrupted time and get things done.
- Rory found he could 'lock in' and focus, completing work and organising trips while travelling.