

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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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.

Oct 11, 2023 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1320: Writing Edition- Examiner Answers Your Burning Questions
The hosts discuss the impact of skipping lines and using simple vocabulary on IELTS writing scores. They emphasize the importance of clear paragraph organization in Task Two. They also provide strategies for improving vocabulary and mastering common words, as well as tips for effectively learning and using new vocabulary in high-scoring essays.

Oct 10, 2023 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1319: Examiner Answers Your Burning Speaking Questions
The podcast discusses the importance of eye contact in the IELTS speaking test and emphasizes prioritizing language skills. The hosts also talk about incorporating 'burning questions' into writing and speaking tasks. Additionally, they highlight the significance of speaking for the full two minutes in the exam.

Oct 4, 2023 • 18min
IELTS Energy 1318: Band 9 Sample Speaking Answer About Soccer
Speakers discuss recent experiences with pet fish. Tips for answering a childhood memory question. Childhood soccer memories shared, including encounters with mannequin doll. Importance of concise responses and natural communication in IELTS speaking test.

Oct 3, 2023 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1317: How to Save Your Brain on IELTS Writing Task 2
The podcast discusses the importance of organization and focus in IELTS Writing Task 2, the negative impact of overcomplicating ideas, and the danger of switching ideas during the exam. They also mention the results of a poll on improving listening comprehension, with podcasts being the preferred method.