All Ears English Podcast AEE 2472: Done With IELTS or TOEFL? Back From a Trip? What to Do Next!
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Sep 3, 2025 After finishing language tests like IELTS or TOEFL, many learners face the challenge of maintaining fluency. The hosts share tips for developing sustainable routines, including narrating daily life in English. They delve into strategies for boosting vocabulary and pronunciation, alongside the advantages of AI feedback. Flexibility in learning plans is emphasized, encouraging self-compassion for setbacks. With a wealth of resources available, the focus is on setting realistic goals to keep motivation high and continuously improve.
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Keep Consistent Speaking And Listening
- Speak and listen to English consistently using materials you enjoy to keep motivation high.
- Summarize aloud what you listen to and practice speaking daily to avoid losing speaking skills.
Trip Wins Can Fade Without Follow-Up
- Lindsay traveled to Cairo and had satisfying wins like negotiating with a taxi driver in Arabic.
- She then stopped practicing Arabic and acknowledged she should return to it.
Listener Success And Next-Level Question
- A listener wrote they earned a 9 in IELTS listening by listening to the podcast daily.
- They asked how to move from a 7.5 overall band to native-like fluency.