

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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Dec 28, 2021 • 11min
IELTS Energy Bonus: New You Challenge in 2022- for IELTS and Life!
Hosts Jessica and Aubrey share their plans and goals for the new year and provide resources for IELTS exams and summer essentials. They discuss their approach to New Year's resolutions, breaking down tasks, and the importance of having a daily plan. They introduce a new course called 'New You in 2022' designed to improve English skills in just 30 minutes per day. They explore the idiom 'When One Door Closes, Another Opens' and its relevance in different situations. They emphasize staying positive and motivated during IELTS preparation and invite listeners to join a five-day challenge to identify strengths, set goals, and develop healthy habits.

Dec 27, 2021 • 21min
IELTS Energy 1128: 3 Tips for Thriving Abroad with Kate Johnson
Kate Johnson, who has moved to 5 different countries in her life, shares tips for thriving abroad including mindset, coping with homesickness, embracing a creative mindset for career building, and settling into a new country.

Dec 22, 2021 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1127: Thesaurus Mistakes Decrease Your IELTS Scores
Learn about the five vocabulary mistakes that lower writing scores when using a thesaurus incorrectly. Discover the importance of context in word usage and how it can affect vocabulary scores. Understand the significance of using vocabulary accurately for a high IELTS score. Avoid common thesaurus mistakes and learn the value of using direct language in academic writing.

Dec 21, 2021 • 13min
IELTS Energy 1126: Band 9 Idioms for IELTS Speaking Challenges
Learn 3 idioms for facing challenges in IELTS Speaking. Discover the importance of a positive mindset, explore idioms 'roll with the punches,' 'out of the woods,' and 'an uphill climb.' Discuss health-related situations and a 5-day New Year's challenge.

Dec 20, 2021 • 10min
IELTS Energy Bonus: Last Chance for Prizes and IELTS Band 9 Idioms
The hosts discuss the last chance to win prizes in the December IELTS contest and share three formal idioms with the word 'last' for IELTS speaking and writing. They explore the concept of 'the last straw' and announce a contest for IELTS Energy Ambassadors. Gratitude is expressed to listeners and ads are presented for American Giant clothing and AC Pro and O'Reilly Auto Parts.

Dec 20, 2021 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1125: Sci-Fi Increases IELTS Scores in Infinite Ways
Learn how sci-fi can enhance IELTS scores. Discover vocabulary words, sci-fi vs. fantasy, and 'Infinity Train.' Explore sci-fi's impact on conversations and idea generation. Get recommendations for books and movies like Dune and I, Robot. Share the podcast to win prizes!

Dec 15, 2021 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1124: Don't Devastate the Examiner in IELTS Speaking
The hosts discuss good news and provide three band nine sample answers for IELTS speaking questions. They emphasize the importance of informal language in speaking part one of the IELTS exam. They share a personal experience of a laptop repair miracle. Advertisements for allearsenglish.com and P&WAC Center are included.

Dec 14, 2021 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1123: How Vocabulary Can Ruin Your Task Achievement Score
Learn how to improve your scores on task one of exams by avoiding common mistakes and implementing effective strategies. Understanding the importance of accurately describing numbers in writing tasks and avoiding common mistakes. Analyzing a sentence that incorrectly uses high-level vocabulary and highlighting grammar and conceptual errors. Discussion on mistakes in grammar and vocabulary, the importance of transition phrases, and fixing a sentence.

Dec 13, 2021 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1122: IELTS Speaking Group Conversation about Hand-made Gifts
Learn high level ideas and vocabulary about hand-made gifts for the IELTS Speaking exam. Experience a group conversation in French with a language exchange partner. Discover common mistakes in writing essays for charts and graphs and the impact on task scores. Analyze a sentence about meat, beverages, and produce and identify mistakes. Discuss common mistakes in describing quantities and money when purchasing drinks.

Dec 8, 2021 • 13min
IELTS Energy 1121: We Increase Your IELTS Reading Score Today
Learn two strategies to save time and find the right answers quickly in IELTS Reading while avoiding distractions. The hosts discuss their Thanksgiving plans and the struggles students face in finding the right answers in IELTS reading. They also emphasize the importance of sharing insights and tricks in the podcast's Facebook group. Understand the significance of knowing question types and their order in the IELTS reading exam. Get tips and strategies for improving reading skills and preparing for success on the IELTS exam.