American English Podcast

104 - Study or Work Abroad: The IELTS Exam with Jessica Beck

Aug 18, 2021

Expert Jessica Beck discusses the benefits of the IELTS exam over other English exams, shares tips for getting a higher score, and offers advice on dealing with interview anxiety. She also emphasizes the importance of preparation, self-confidence, and techniques to relieve stress. The podcast highlights the flexibility of online learning, the significance of structure and organization, and promotes Jessica's test prep course with a special discount.

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Quick takeaways

Preparing specifically for the IELTS exam is crucial and requires unique skills and strategies.

Building confidence in English through daily speaking practice and simulated test conversations is essential for managing anxiety during the exam.

Deep dives

Overview of the IELTS Exam

The podcast episode provides an overview of the IELTS exam, which is a standardized English test accepted worldwide. It explains that the exam has two versions: academic and general, with each serving different purposes such as university admissions or immigration. The episode highlights the importance of preparing specifically for the IELTS exam, as it requires unique skills and strategies. It also mentions the advantages of the Three Keys IELTS Success System, a test prep course designed to help students achieve high scores. The episode emphasizes the need for both exam preparation and overall English improvement.

Introduction

3min

Tips for Being Confident in English

14min

The Body-Mind Connection and Techniques to Relieve Stress

2min

Analyzing the Speaking Test of the IELTS Exam

9min

Flexibility and Benefits of Online Learning

9min

Importance of Structure, Organization, and Methodologies

2min

Admiration for Jessica and Promotion of IELTS Keys Course

2min

The decision to move overseas is a big one and it requires preparation. The first step for non-native English speakers who want to live, study or work in the U.S. is taking an English exam as proof of English ability. The IELTS exam is one of the most popular.

Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jessica Beck all about IELTS. She shared many reasons why you should consider taking this exam over the TOEFL or TOEIC, she gave some tricks on how to get a higher score, how to deal with anxiety of speaking in English in an interview setting and much much more.

Jessica is an expert in IELTS. She worked for 14 years as an IELTS examiner, so she knows what students go through and what examiners are looking for! To share her knowledge she created a test prep course called the 3 KEYS IELTS (IELTS KEYS for short).

Get 20% off on the 3 KEYS IELTS course now. Use the code: FLUENT.

I am an affiliate of this course for a few reasons:

Jessica has 14 YEARS of experience as an IELTS examiner! She created the study plan.
The 30 and 60-day study plans are structured in an achievable format with fun activities.
Student success stories serve as proof of course effectiveness! So many students have increased their score with the tips, trips and knowledge within the course. Their stories can be found on the IELTS Energy podcast as well as on the official YouTube Channel.

Even if you decide you want to take the IELTS 6 months from now, plan ahead! Start working on your general English knowledge and learn more about the test format.

Get a $50 DISCOUNT on the 3 KEYS IELTS course now.

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