

IELTS Speaking for Success
Podcourses
Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam.Our website: https://successwithielts.comTranscripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcriptsPremium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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Dec 25, 2025 • 16min
🏄♂️ Describe a time when a person persuaded you to do something and you were happy about that (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: who he/she was, when/where it happened, what he/she persuaded you to do, and explain why you were happy.
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Dec 23, 2025 • 19min
🗽 Museums (Part 1) + Transcript
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When was the last time you visited a museum? Do you often visit a museum? Are there many museums in your hometown Do you think museums are important?
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Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s13e07
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Dec 21, 2025 • 24min
🥺 Apologies and forgiveness (Part 3) + Transcript
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Do people in your country often apologize? Why do some people find it hard to apologize? Do you think children should be taught to apologize from a young age? Do people in your country like to say "sorry"? Do you think people should apologize for anything wrong they do? Why do some people refuse to say "sorry" to others? Are women better than men at recognizing emotions?
Tune in and have a great day!
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Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory
Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses
Transcript: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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Dec 18, 2025 • 19min
🙇🏻♂️ Describe a situation when someone apologized to you (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: what happened, who apologized to you, how you reacted, and explain how you felt after the incident.
Tune in and have a great day!
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Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory
Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses
Transcript: Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript
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Dec 16, 2025 • 18min
⛔️ Rules (Part 1) + Transcript
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Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school? Have you ever had a really strict teacher? Do you think students would benefit more from more rules? Are there any rules for students at your school?
Tune in and have a great day!
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Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory
Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses
Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s13e06
Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner
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Dec 14, 2025 • 24min
👨💼 Business and entrepreneurship (Part 3) + Transcript
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Do you think family businesses are common in your country? What makes a successful family business? What are the advantages of running a family business? And disadvantages? Do you think family businesses will still be popular in the future? Why do some people choose to start their own company? What skills are needed to be a successful business person? Are men better than women at running a business?
Tune in and have a great day!
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Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory
Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses
Transcript: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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Dec 11, 2025 • 21min
⌚️ Describe a person you know who runs a family business (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: who this person is, how you knew him/her, what family business he/she does, and explain why he/she runs the family business.
Tune in and have a great day!
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Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory
Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses
Transcript: Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcript
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Dec 9, 2025 • 15min
✈️ Crowded places (Part 1) + Transcript
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Do you like crowded places? Is the city where you live crowded? Is there a crowded place near where you live? When was the last time you were in a crowded place?
Tune in and have a great day!
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Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory
Our course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcourses
Transcript: https://successwithielts.com/s13e05
Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner
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Dec 7, 2025 • 17min
⭐️ Talents and Abilities (Part 3) + Transcript
Explore the intriguing question of whether talents are inherent or developed. Discover the importance of early talent discovery, the balance schools must maintain, and the contrasting roles of parents and teachers. Delve into the stories of famed figures like Mozart and the significance of practice and opportunity in developing skills. Learn practical tips on effective talent development and the essential elements of motivation and self-awareness. Reflect on how access to resources shapes success, making talent a blend of nature and nurture.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 15min
🤹 Describe a natural talent you want to improve (Part 2) + Transcript
Delve into the world of natural talents as hosts explore the journey of self-improvement. Rory shares his experience with flexibility and yoga, highlighting both challenges and goals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of practice while acknowledging personal limits. Curious about what constitutes a 'natural' talent? Rory offers his unique perspective on the role of practice in honing abilities. Practical advice for listeners includes selecting skills to develop and crafting effective responses for speaking exams.


