

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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Nov 14, 2023 • 19min
IELTS Energy 1329: Why are my IELTS Results Delayed?
The podcast discusses the reasons behind delayed IELTS results and the importance of English proficiency. It explores the strict scoring procedures, cheating challenges, and consequences in IELTS exams. Listeners are encouraged to participate in a poll on the strongest IELTS skill.

Nov 8, 2023 • 12min
IELTS Energy 1328: Don’t Use ‘Get’ on IELTS
This podcast explores the consequences of using 'get' frequently in the IELTS Speaking Section and provides alternative words to use. It also discusses the discomfort of sitting in the middle seat of a car and introduces a new car model for ultimate passenger comfort. Additionally, it explores the idiomatic meaning of the phrasal verb 'get hold of' and emphasizes the importance of practicing higher-level words instead of relying on 'get'. Lastly, it provides tips for the IELTS Speaking Test, including avoiding the use of 'get' and using alternative verbs instead.

Nov 7, 2023 • 14min
IELTS Energy 1327: The Difference Between 7 and 8 for Speaking
Learn about the differences between scoring a 7 and 8 in the speaking section of the IELTS exam, including fluency, coherence, vocabulary, and linking phrases. Discover the key distinctions in vocabulary usage and pronunciation between a 7 and 8 score. Understand the importance of using a wider variety of vocabulary, including idioms and phrasal verbs, for a Band 8 score. Maintain consistent language proficiency throughout the speaking exam and consider the difficulty of part three. Check out their online course for further assistance.

Nov 1, 2023 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1326: Model Band 9 Task 1 IELTS Essay
The hosts analyze a difficult Band 9 essay for an IELTS Task 1 exam, discussing strategies for organizing information from a table. They highlight the importance of linking phrases and proper labeling of numbers in the essay. They also explore the challenges of presenting information logically in a model essay with tied numbers.

Oct 31, 2023 • 14min
IELTS Energy 1325: Is IELTS the Stuff of Nightmares?
Hosts discuss Halloween and scary movies, teach slangy and high-scoring vocabulary words for IELTS, demonstrate how to use slang expressions to intensify emotions, explore the meanings of 'blood curdling', 'spine chilling', and 'hair raising', discuss 'the stuff of nightmares' and 'the stuff of dreams', and conclude with an advertisement for their IELTS preparation program.

Oct 25, 2023 • 19min
IELTS Energy 1324: Where Can I Get Free, Graded Practice Tests?
The podcast discusses the availability of free graded practice tests for IELTS, surprising poll results on the difficulty of IELTS reading and listening, the challenge of finding free grading services for speaking and writing sections, becoming a certified IELTS examiner and the importance of feedback and personalized guidance for improvement in the IELTS exam.

Oct 24, 2023 • 15min
IELTS Energy 1323: Top 3 Vocabulary Episodes (IELTS Speaking)
Learn tips for avoiding vocabulary repetition in IELTS speaking. Enhance vocabulary for the test with linking words like 'in the meantime' and 'concurrently'. Discover the family hierarchy and vocabulary words like 'unsavory' and 'besmirch'. Explore the meaning of 'tenacity' and recommended episodes on linking words, reputation, and IELTS exam vocabulary.

Oct 18, 2023 • 22min
IELTS Energy: How to Nail IELTS and Convince Examiners You're Right
Learn how to convince others of your opinions on the IELTS exam, strategies for studying abroad and creating win-win situations, the importance of empathy and social proof in persuasion, and the significance of convincing others and studying abroad.

Oct 18, 2023 • 20min
IELTS Energy 1322: Sample Band 9 Talented Task 2 Essay
The podcast discusses a high-scoring essay on sports and music talent, the importance of model essays and trustworthy sources for writing task 2 essays, strategies for restating and paraphrasing essay topics, the significance of including a clear and consistent opinion in essays, and the importance of a thesis statement and practice in essay writing.

Oct 17, 2023 • 22min
IELTS Energy 1321: The Difference Between Speaking and Writing with Steve Kaufmann
Guest Steve Kaufmann discusses the difference between speaking and writing in language learning and on the IELTS test. He emphasizes the importance of practicing writing extensively. The podcast also highlights the importance of exposing oneself to various English sources and the connection between listening, reading, and speaking in language learning.