

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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Jan 2, 2024 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1343: Speaking Part 1 Vocabulary for Dithering
The podcast discusses strategies for answering speaking part one questions, including vocabulary tips and techniques to buy time and impress the examiner. They also explore expressing preferences in IELTS Speaking Part 1, discuss the factors that influence spending time with friends, and teach useful phrases for talking about dilemmas and hesitation in decision-making.

Dec 31, 2023 • 10min
IELTS Energy: 3 IELTS Idioms for Goals, and a Free Contest!
Learn how to effectively discuss goals and dreams on the IELTS exam. Explore idioms for goals and motivation like 'Slow and study wins the race' and 'There's no time like the present'. Discover strategies for using idioms on the IELTS exam and get a chance to win a meet and greet with the host.

Dec 29, 2023 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1342: How to Get IELTS Number Words RIGHT
Learn common errors with number words, challenges of using them in English, tips for correct usage in IELTS, passive voice's effect, countable plural nouns, incorporating number words in IELTS tasks, and reviews, car sales event, weight loss solution.

Dec 26, 2023 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1341: Speaking Sample Part 3 Answers about the Internet
This podcast discusses tips for speaking in IELTS Part 3 and includes sample answers. It emphasizes the importance of speaking slowly to improve fluency scores. The reliability of internet information and the impact of the internet on our lives are also explored. The safety of the internet for children and strategies to improve vocabulary scores in speaking tests are discussed as well.

Dec 22, 2023 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1340: Increase Grammar Scores with Uncountable Nouns
Learn pro tips for increasing grammar scores on the IELTS exam by avoiding common errors with uncountable nouns. The hosts discuss grammar rules related to countable and uncountable nouns, explaining when to use singular or plural forms. They explore the characteristics of uncountable nouns and how some can be used as count nouns in specific contexts. Emotions and abstract concepts are highlighted as examples. Gain confidence in choosing between plural and singular forms in the context of the IELTS exam.

Dec 19, 2023 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1339: A 15-Day IELTS Study Plan
Discover effective strategies and time management techniques to prepare for the IELTS exam in 15 days, including tips for achieving a band seven. Learn about the importance of having a balanced study plan that focuses on practice tests, strategies, and improving English fluency. Find out how watching TV shows and using AI chat GPT can help improve language skills. Lastly, participate in a study plan poll and get updates on the podcast's publishing schedule.

Dec 15, 2023 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1338: I Reckon this is Fantastic Vocabulary!
The hosts discuss vocabulary for IELTS speaking, including phrases like 'I reckon' and 'fair enough'. They explore alternative phrases to replace 'to be honest' and highlight the usage of 'fair enough' in IELTS. The importance of paraphrasing instructions and incorporating unique vocabulary in IELTS Speaking Part 2 is emphasized.

Dec 12, 2023 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1337: Can AI Write IELTS Questions?
The hosts discuss leveraging AI for IELTS preparation, the importance of tenacity in the exam, understanding the scoring system and extending ideas, learning idioms, using AI for IELTS tasks, and analyzing the results of a sample task for a formal letter.

Dec 8, 2023 • 19min
IELTS Energy 1336: Perfect Timing Strategies for Writing
The hosts discuss timing strategies in the IELTS Writing section, the importance of checking and improving writing skills, effective strategies for planning and writing essays, and strategies for writing and checking essays in IELTS.

Dec 5, 2023 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1335: IELTS Part 1 Live Listening Practice
The podcast covers IELTS listening practice, strategies for approaching listening questions, an exciting sailboat trip with stunning cliffs and a brewery, and the popularity of taking photos or going for a walk on the moors as tourist activities.