IELTS Energy English 7+
Lindsay McMahon, Jessica Beck, Aubrey Carter
Do you want to get a band 7 on the IELTS exam? IELTS exam preparation doesn’t have to be hard or boring! It can be fun! Aubrey and Jessica from All Ears English are back with a new way to help you achieve the IELTS score you need for the General or the Academic exam! We’ll give you IELTS strategies, practice, tips, tricks, and secrets using real English examples. We’ll show you how to take control of the Speaking Section by reducing anxiety, panic, and fear. You’ll learn what to do when your mind goes blank, how to organize your thoughts and how to use intonation, English pronunciation and native English vocabulary such as phrasal verbs and idioms to impress the Examiner. You’ll find out which grammar points you should use in the Speaking Test and which ones you should avoid to get a band 7. You’ll also get guidance on how to prepare for Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2 with help on the opinion essay, graphs and charts, and the argument or discursive essay. You’ll get tips on how to succeed with IELTS listening comprehension strategies and how to get the highest possible score on the reading test. You’ll find out how to use practice tests to get the maximum score increase to go from a 5 or 6 to a 7 or higher. We’ll show you the common mistakes that most students make on test day, what to expect on the day of the exam, and how the exam is structured. You’ll get the best possible resource recommendations from Jessica Beck who has taught IELTS for more than 14 years.
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Jun 21, 2016 • 21min
IELTS Energy 265: One Mysterious IELTS Myth
The hosts debunk a rumor about the IELTS test location, offer valuable advice and discuss the meaning of 'tangible'. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing study materials, commitment and proper preparation. They also discuss the necessity of booking a test before taking the course and setting goals for score improvement.
Jun 20, 2016 • 16min
IELTS Energy 264: Writing Task 1: How to Sort Through Too Much Information
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Jun 15, 2016 • 17min
IELTS Energy 263: How One Hour of 3 Keys VIP Feedback Can Add 1 Point to Your Writing Score
Learn how one hour of three keys VIP feedback can significantly enhance your writing score. Discover strategies to improve writing scores by being selective and personalizing the strategy. Strengthen body paragraphs in your essays with strong reasons and deep examples. Importance of variety in writing support and individualized feedback. A student's significant improvement in writing skills after one hour of feedback is discussed.
Jun 14, 2016 • 15min
IELTS Energy 262: The Dos and Don'ts to Save Your Speaking Score
The hosts discuss the value of using slang and idioms to improve speaking scores in the IELTS exam. Tips for saving your speaking score include sounding like a 7 or 8 and not asking the examiner questions. Understanding the examiner's expectations and reading the full question are also important.
Jun 13, 2016 • 17min
IELTS Energy 261: Three Impossible Part 3 Speaking Questions and How to Handle Them
The hosts discuss strategies for answering difficult speaking part three questions in the IELTS exam. They explore the impact of environmental concerns on travel and the persistence of novels in culture. The significance of vocabulary, transition phrases, and emotions in speaking exams is also emphasized.
Jun 10, 2016 • 23min
IELTS Energy Bonus: How Ana got a 9 on IELTS Speaking!
The podcast discusses strategies for achieving a high score on the IELTS speaking exam, including using movies to improve English skills. It also explores tips for improving writing and speaking scores on the test, and features a guest sharing their success story.
Jun 8, 2016 • 21min
IELTS Energy 260: The Night Before IELTS- 5 Must-Do's
The hosts discuss the importance of mental and physical preparation before the IELTS exam, including strategies to alleviate anxieties. They also emphasize the significance of positive feelings and self-care, as well as the importance of getting a good night's sleep before the test. The hosts provide a checklist for listeners to ensure confidence and stress the importance of prior preparation.
Jun 7, 2016 • 18min
IELTS Energy 259: How to Pinpoint and Paraphrase on IELTS Writing Task 2
The hosts recount a hiking trip gone awry, discussing poor planning and fitness level mismatches. Importance of taking action and paraphrasing in writing. Tips to improve IELTS Writing Task 2 by checking for repetition and being specific. Success stories and paraphrasing techniques from students. Significance of proofreading, avoiding repetition, and using specific and paraphrased vocabulary in IELTS Writing Task 2.
Jun 6, 2016 • 13min
IELTS Energy 258: The Opinionated Tricks for a 7 or HIgher
Learn the importance of making concessions in the IELTS exam. Discuss the debate on mandatory community service for American citizens. Explore whether college athletes should be paid. Understand the importance of practicing different perspectives and critical thinking.
Jun 4, 2016 • 18min
IELTS Energy Bonus: One 3 Keys Student's Advice to Get an 8.5 on the IELTS Speaking Exam
Guest Andreza shares her preparation methods for achieving impressive IELTS scores, emphasizing the importance of coherence, fluency, pronunciation, and intonation. Active learning, following a plan, and having a clear strategy are key for success. The course offers a comforting and encouraging environment with moments of zen and constant encouragement.
