

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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Mar 10, 2024 • 23min
🏟️ Crowded places (S10E09) + Transcript
Exploring the discomfort and desire to escape crowded places, the hosts discuss personal experiences in busy environments like airports and markets. They highlight challenges of navigating through densely packed locations and share contrasting opinions on crowded places.

Mar 3, 2024 • 23min
🎨 Colours (S10E08) + Transcript
Explore the influence of colors and cultural significance, clothing colors in gestures and motif designs, the authority of black attire, color preferences and cultural significance, and the impact of colors on moods and conversation dynamics in this colorful podcast episode.

Feb 25, 2024 • 23min
🪙 Collecting things (S10E07) + Transcript
Exploring the reasons behind collecting items, the distinction between genuine collecting and hoarding, popular collectibles like pop star memorabilia, diverse types of collections including physical items and memories, the value of blue chip art, sentimental items like family photos and vintage memorabilia, unusual collections like traffic cones, and the sentimental value attached to items.

Feb 22, 2024 • 21min
💎 Part 3: Old people
Exploring what young people can learn from old people, intergenerational conversations, advantages of older individuals in the workplace, benefits of living with people of different ages, interactions between young and old in different countries, improvements in old people's quality of life, shared interests between different generations

Feb 21, 2024 • 21min
💎 Part 2: Describe an interesting conversation you had with an old person
The podcast discusses the art of recounting conversations with older individuals, emphasizing the value of meaningful dialogues. It explores a transformative train journey conversation that transitions from light-hearted topics to deeper discussions about life, creating engaging and interesting experiences. Reflecting on profound conversations with family, it delves into desires for children and unspoken feelings, highlighting the importance of deep engagement and creative storytelling.

Feb 18, 2024 • 20min
🧑🎤 Celebrities (S10E06) + Transcript
Explore the desire for fame, encounters with celebrities, and the credibility of news stories about famous personalities. Delve into the practice of meeting celebrities, collecting autographs, and reflecting on the impact of sensationalized tabloid coverage on pop stars. Ponder the nature of fame and the importance of focusing on personal growth and reputation.

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Feb 11, 2024 • 21min
💰 Money (S10E05) + Transcript
The podcast explores the topic of money, discussing spending habits, saving money, payment apps, and parents giving pocket money. They also touch on the relative nature of money, renovating expenses, and investment options including improving one's IELTS score. The importance of saving and different methods of payment are also discussed, emphasizing the decrease in cash payments and the rise of contactless options.

Feb 5, 2024 • 19min
🎤 Singing (S10E04) + Transcript
The hosts discuss their experiences singing and their preferences for music genres. They talk about the challenges of singing well and the benefits of voice coaching. They explore different genres of music and the importance of tunes in singing. They also discuss holding a tune, breathing techniques, and the misconception of being tone deaf.

Jan 28, 2024 • 17min
🎮 Video games (S10E03) + Transcript
Introducing video games, gaming equipment, and platforms. Exploring the popularity of mobile games and real-time strategy games. Discussing different genres of video games and watching others play. Delving into video games as a digital distraction and virtual reality technology.

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Jan 21, 2024 • 21min
🎂 Cakes (S10E02) + Transcript
The hosts discuss their experiences with cake baking and their childhood favorites. They explore the effects of cakes and abstaining from sugar. They also talk about different types of cakes, decorations, and cake consumption habits. Additionally, they discuss talking about eating cakes in the past and poor impulse control in children.