
IELTS Speaking for Success
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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Apr 30, 2025 • 22min
🥇 Describe a competition you took part in (Part 2) + Transcript
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You should say: what the competition was, when and where it was held, what you did in the competition, and explain what you learned from the competition.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 21min
🧹 Housework (Part 1 ) + Transcript
Housework is a never-ending saga filled with humor and frustration. The hosts dive into their love-hate relationship with cleaning, sharing quirky insights on chores like ironing and dishwashing. They debate the pros and cons of DIY cleaning versus hiring help, while poking fun at the absurdities of household tasks. There’s even a discussion about the role of technology, like robotic assistants, in easing domestic duties. Join the laughter over the endless cycle of home maintenance and the charming chaos that comes with it.

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Apr 24, 2025 • 24min
🤝 Promises (Part 3) + Transcript
Explore the intriguing world of promises, from personal commitments to their challenges in keeping them. Discover the complexities faced by individuals, particularly politicians, and how children perceive promises shaped by parental influences. Learn about the varying strengths of different types of promises and the importance of accountability in our distracted lives. Delve into the power of self-commitment and the societal implications of trust, encouraging listeners to make meaningful promises that lead to success.

Apr 23, 2025 • 17min
🤞 Describe a time you made a promise to someone (Part 2) + Transcript
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say: what the promise was, to whom you made it, whether it was easy or difficult to keep, and explain why you made it.Tune in and have a great day!-Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/roryOur course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcoursesTranscript: Sign up for our archive to get access to the transcriptFind an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartnerOur social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts© 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 21min
🛍️ Street markets (Part 1 ) + Transcript
Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of street markets and their unique charm. The hosts share personal experiences, highlighting diverse products from handmade goods to quirky souvenirs. They explore the cultural significance of haggling and compare the thrill of shopping in markets versus malls. Listeners will also enjoy amusing anecdotes about garage sales and flea markets. Discover how street markets offer not just shopping but a delightful adventure filled with treasures and stories waiting to be uncovered!

Apr 21, 2025 • 27min
⛰️ Environment (Part 3) + Transcript
Our episode archive: https://patreon.com/ieltssfsIs it important to teach students about environmental protection at school? Do you think technology can improve environmental-related problems? What have people done to damage the environment? And do you think people are damaging the environment now more than in the past? Why is recycling important? How can recycling help the environment? How have people's attitudes towards recycling changed over the years?Tune in and have a great day!-Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/roryOur course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcoursesTranscript: https://telegra.ph/Part-3-Environment-04-21Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartnerOur social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts© 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 28min
🧙♂️ Describe a person who helps to protect the environment (Part 2) + Transcript
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say: who this person is, when this person does this, what the person has done, and explain why you think this person does this.Tune in and have a great day!-Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/roryOur course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcoursesTranscript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-person-who-helps-to-protect-the-environment-04-17Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartnerOur social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts© 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2025 • 25min
🎷 Music (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsWhat kind of music do you like? What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most? Do schools in your country have music lessons? Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?Tune in and have a great day!-Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/roryOur course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcoursesTranscript: https://successwithielts.com/s12e02Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartnerOur social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts© 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 29min
🧑💼 Employment and job-related issues (Part 3) + Transcript
Our episode archive: https://patreon.com/ieltssfsWhat jobs are hard to do? Who should be paid more? How important is giving training to employees? Is salary the most important factor when choosing a job? Tune in and have a great day!-Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/roryOur course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcoursesTranscript: https://telegra.ph/Part-3-04-11Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartnerOur social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts© 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 8, 2025 • 20min
👴🏻 Describe one of your grandparents' jobs (Part 2) + Transcript
Get our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfsYou should say what job it was, when and where your grandparent did the job, and explain what you think about this job.Tune in and have a great day!-Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/roryOur course on Phrasal Verbs: https://successwithielts.com/podcoursesTranscript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-one-of-your-grandparents-jobs-04-08Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartnerOur social media: https://linktr.ee/successwithielts© 2025 Podcourses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices