

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 7, 2021 • 15min
IELTS Energy 1120: These Plural Nouns Ruin Grammar Scores
Discover how to avoid common grammar errors on the IELTS test by learning about group nouns and their impact. Explore the singular nature of certain diseases and the significance of vaccines. Gain insights into using plural nouns correctly in academic departments and fields of study. Also, find out about a new weight loss program called 'go low' with successful user testimonials.

Dec 6, 2021 • 14min
IELTS Energy 1119: Dreaming About Band 9 IELTS Speaking Scores
Explore band 9 sample Part 3 answers about dreaming in the IELTS Speaking test. Hear about a dream resembling Inception and learn about beliefs in dreams predicting the future. Analyze a sample answer, discuss vocabulary and filler phrases, and explore the benefits of slowing down speech for better pronunciation.

Dec 1, 2021 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1118: One Minute for 8+ IELTS Vocabulary
Learn high-scoring idioms and slang related to the word 'minute' for the IELTS Speaking Exam. Explore idioms like 'for a hot minute' and 'New York minute', as well as phrases like 'not a minute too soon' and 'there's a sucker born every minute'. Discover how to use them in different contexts and improve your IELTS score.

Dec 1, 2021 • 12min
IELTS Energy Bonus: Contest, Prizes and Sharing Slang for IELTS
Learn 6 slangy phrases for sharing on IELTS Speaking. Enter the IELTS Energy Share Contest to win prizes. Discuss phrases related to paying for meals and traditional gender roles. Discover the importance of sharing the podcast and how to participate in the contest.

Nov 30, 2021 • 19min
IELTS Energy 1117: 3 Ways Stand-Up Comedy Helps Your IELTS Score
Learn how stand-up comedy can boost your IELTS score by using self-deprecating humor in the speaking test, watching comedians for speech intonations, and improving listening skills. The podcast also highlights the convenience of online delivery, family-friendly comedians, and the importance of intonation in English speaking.

Nov 29, 2021 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1116: How Vanessa Went from 6 to 7 in IELTS Writing
Vanessa shares strategies for improving IELTS writing score, importance of strategies and impact of nerves on performance, tips for keeping planning stage simple, importance of specificity and supporting ideas, significance of specific ideas and effective templates in IELTS writing

Nov 24, 2021 • 16min
IELTS Energy 1115: Idiomatic IELTS Grammar Examiners LOVE
Learn about the use of idiomatic grammar in IELTS tests. Explore idiomatic phrases containing question words. Enhance English speaking skills using idiomatic expressions. Discuss Black Friday sale and rhetorical questions. Importance of incorporating grammar structures in speaking and writing tasks. Use higher level grammar in informal letters. Employ the idiom 'when pigs fly' in speaking.

Nov 23, 2021 • 15min
IELTS Energy 1114: Do IELTS Sample Essays Help Your Score?
The podcast discusses the effectiveness of IELTS sample essays and provides insights on boosting scores. It emphasizes avoiding inappropriate phrases and the importance of originality in essays. The hosts debate the use of sample essays in the IELTS exam and stress the significance of understanding and answering the essay question directly.

Nov 23, 2021 • 11min
IELTS Energy Bonus: Vocabulary for 'Super Amazing' and Black Friday Deals
Hosts discuss the cultural significance of Black Friday and share personal experiences. They introduce a mystery mini-course for improving social and business success. Exploring vocabulary words 'epic' and 'legendary' used to describe amazing deals on Black Friday. Exploring the use of 'legendary' as an adjective to describe remarkable things and the significance of using captivating adjectives in writing.

Nov 22, 2021 • 14min
IELTS Energy 1113: IELTS Vocabulary in 15 Minutes Flat
Learn how the word 'flat' can improve your IELTS scores, explore surprising definitions, idiomatic phrases, and multiple meanings of 'flat' including boredom, dullness, and promotion.