

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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Feb 13, 2024 • 13min
IELTS Energy 1355: What is IELTS Life Skills?
Learn about the IELTS Life Skills exam and the IELTS UKVI exam, confusion around test options, stress of high-stakes exams for immigrants, introduction to IELTS Life Skills as an alternative exam, various levels and purposes of IELTS Life Skills for UK visas, challenges and tips for the speaking portion of the exam.

Feb 9, 2024 • 15min
IELTS Energy 1354: Adventurous Band 9 Speaking Part 2 Answers
Learn strategies for speaking part two answers on the IELTS exam, including how to adjust your answers, connect stories to the topic, and use advanced vocabulary. Hear about an incredible experience at Universal Studios and an unexpected visit to Harry Potter World, as well as the marketing tactics used to entice parents to purchase wands.

Feb 6, 2024 • 21min
IELTS Energy 1353: Synonyms for “Use” in Speaking and Writing
Learn the importance of using synonyms for 'use' in IELTS exams. Explore the complexity and different meanings of 'use', and the challenge of choosing the right paraphrase. Discover expensive wands at Universal Studios and the benefits of Hello Fresh. Get tips on using synonyms to avoid repetition and learn strategies for different sections of the IELTS exam.

Feb 2, 2024 • 19min
IELTS Energy 1352: When Must You Discuss Both Sides in IELTS Writing Task 2?
The hosts discuss the importance of addressing both sides in IELTS Writing Task 2, provide strategies to simplify the process, and explore the concept of concession. They also share their excitement for an upcoming trip to Harry Potter land, discuss their experience with HelloFresh meal kits, and mention the Three Keys IELTS course.

Jan 30, 2024 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1351: How to Answer Impossible Animal Questions
Learn how to answer tough IELTS Part 3 questions about wild animals using Band 9 filler phrases. Discuss the ethics of keeping wild animals in captivity. Explore different views on the protection of wild animals and the importance of intonation and vocabulary. Discover strategies for answering unique animal questions in the IELTS exam, even without prior knowledge.

Jan 26, 2024 • 18min
IELTS Energy 1350: Pausing Vs. Hesitating- What Matters for Speaking Scores
This podcast delves into the importance of distinguishing between pausing and hesitating in the IELTS speaking exam. It discusses the impact of content-related pauses and hesitations on speaking scores. Strategies for increasing vocabulary score and enhancing speaking scores using filler phrases and hesitations are also explored. Additionally, it covers handling questions about child education without experience and provides upcoming animal-related speaking questions.

Jan 23, 2024 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1349: IELTS Grammar- Different FROM or Different THAN?
Learn the grammar rule and tips on using 'different from' or 'different than' correctly on the IELTS exam. Discuss the upcoming birthday and announce a grammar episode. Highlight the difference between 'different from' and 'different than'. Explore the usage and meaning of the preposition 'from'. Explain the correct usage of 'than' and 'from' in comparisons.

Jan 19, 2024 • 14min
IELTS Energy 1348: Follow Each and Every Grammar Rule
In this podcast, the speakers discuss the importance of grammar rules and provide examples of using 'each' and 'every'. They also explore idiomatic phrases for saying 'all' and emphasize the importance of listening to natural native English. Additionally, they discuss the phrases 'all at once' and 'all or nothing' and the concept of giving your best effort in any situation.

Jan 17, 2024 • 24min
IELTS Energy: Band 9 Vocabulary for Struggles
The hosts discuss the importance of vocabulary related to struggles in IELTS speaking and writing, and explore words like 'combat', 'battle', and 'tackle'. They emphasize the need for precise vocabulary when discussing personal struggles, and the advantages of listening to All Ears English podcast for enhancing IELTS skills.

Jan 16, 2024 • 13min
IELTS Energy 1347: The Highest-Scoring Speaking Part 3 Structure
This podcast discusses a simple structure for IELTS Speaking Part 3, including the importance of giving opinions and supporting them with examples. It also explores the impact of advertisements and the benefits of art education. Additionally, it provides strategies for approaching Speaking Part 3 questions in the IELTS exam.