

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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Mar 31, 2026 • 21min
IE 1577: Teachers Vs. Technology on IELTS Part 2: How to Brainstorm for a Band 9 Essay
A lively walk through brainstorming for a high-scoring IELTS Task 2 essay. They compare technology benefits like flexible online platforms with traditional classroom strengths such as social interaction and immediate guidance. You hear templates for a Band 9 introduction, model body paragraphs using real platform examples, and practical tips for thesis clarity and proofreading.

Mar 26, 2026 • 18min
IE 1576: Make IELTS Speaking Your Daily Routine
Short lessons on daily routine vocabulary and why these questions often appear on the IELTS. Handy lists of common Part 1 and Part 2 routine prompts. Useful morning, workday and evening phrases and idioms to sound fluent. Sample answers showing natural use of expressions. Practical tips on answering clearly and prioritizing fluency.

Mar 24, 2026 • 16min
IE 1575: Teachers Vs. Technology on IELTS Part 1: Vocabulary and Ideas
A lively debate on whether teachers or digital tools better serve IELTS learners. Recent writing prompts about computers replacing teachers are unpacked. Practical vocabulary swaps for teacher and technology terms are suggested. Useful comparative phrases and verbs for essays are highlighted. A blended approach combining human guidance with scalable tech solutions is recommended.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 19min
IELTS Energy 1574: Are You Making These 3 IELTS Mistakes?
They break down three common IELTS mistakes, from missing test-specific strategies to poor prep planning. They discuss balancing targeted practice with general fluency and how much daily study to schedule. They explain tone challenges in writing and recommend setting deadlines and tailored study plans for progress.

Mar 17, 2026 • 20min
IELTS Energy 1573: Childhood on IELTS Part 2: Boundless Energy for Speaking Part 2
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Mar 13, 2026 • 15min
IELTS Energy 1572: Brainstorm, Opinions and Timing: 3 Elements for IELTS Task 2 Success
Practical strategies for IELTS Writing Task 2, focusing on quick brainstorming to pick one strong idea. Guidance on stating a clear, consistent opinion throughout your essay. Timing techniques and time-saving tricks for hitting the 20/40 minute pacing.

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Mar 10, 2026 • 18min
IELTS Energy 1571: Childhood on IELTS Part 1: Band 9 Vocabulary and Past Tense Verbs
Discussion of why childhood questions appear in IELTS Speaking and which past tenses to use. Lists common prompts like favorite games, school, pets, and missing aspects of childhood. Teaches high-scoring vocabulary and idioms such as "formative years" and "impressionable." Models concise sample answers about games and best friend memories and gives tips on specificity and grammar tricks.

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Mar 6, 2026 • 17min
IELTS Energy 1570: How Chih’s IELTS Score Jumped From 5.5 to 7 in 90 Days
Chi (Qi Yang), a Taiwanese student who raised his IELTS from 5.5 to 7 in under 90 days. He describes following a structured study plan and using podcasts to sharpen listening and speaking topics. He talks about trusting a cohesive system and using anxiety-reduction techniques to stay calm on test day.

Mar 3, 2026 • 23min
IELTS Energy 1569: Crime on IELTS Part 2: Band 9 Speaking Answers
They unpack crime-related vocabulary and why it matters for high IELTS scores. Socioeconomic causes, deterrence, and the rehab versus punishment debate get debated. A controversial take on the Second Amendment leads to a timed speaking practice. Practical exam strategies and high-scoring phrases are highlighted to boost confidence and fluency.

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Feb 27, 2026 • 18min
IELTS Energy 1568: Crime on IELTS Part 1: Band 9 Vocabulary
They explore high-utility crime vocabulary useful across speaking and writing sections. You’ll hear clear definitions for offenders, white-collar crime, and repeat offender. They outline punishment and justice terms, causes like inequality and substance abuse, and prevention language such as rehabilitation and community programs. A practice task and follow-up with sample band 9 answers are also previewed.


