

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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Apr 5, 2016 • 18min
IELTS Energy 232: Speaking Part 3 How To and How NOT To
The hosts discuss their weekend plans, including going to a brewery and having dinner. They provide strategies and sample answers for part three of the IELTS exam. They explore the reasons for organizing family parties and how traditions have changed. The importance of descriptive language and honesty in the IELTS speaking test is emphasized.

Apr 4, 2016 • 18min
IELTS Energy 231: Two Activities to Understand Three People on IELTS Listening
Tips for understanding conversations with multiple speakers on the IELTS test. Childhood summer games and listener questions. Importance of prioritizing the IELTS course. Dislike of mailmen and motivation to create teaching materials. Two recommended comedy podcasts for learning and impressing examiners. Three-step approach to improve listening skills and gain confidence.

Mar 30, 2016 • 21min
IELTS Energy 230: Hanging Out with 7+ Phrasal Verbs for IELTS Speaking
Learn about phrasal verbs related to hanging out with friends, unexpected encounters, and arrivals. Discover the meanings and usage of 'hang out', 'run into', 'show up', 'talk into', and 'look up'. Get tips for improving speaking test scores with phrasal verbs and idioms. Also, find updates, additional resources, and gratitude from the hosts.

Mar 29, 2016 • 20min
IELTS Energy 229: Winning Wisdom on Learning from Your IELTS Mistakes
The hosts discuss parenting mishaps and how kids learn from mistakes. They emphasize analyzing mistakes to improve IELTS exam preparation. The importance of dedicating time and effort to language learning and addressing problem areas is highlighted. Focusing on relevant vocabulary and creating personalized study plans are emphasized. The episode concludes with an advertisement for free flu shots.

Mar 28, 2016 • 20min
IELTS Energy 228: 3 Detailed Questions About IELTS Answers
The podcast discusses attending a sports game and the excitement and pressure that come with it, as well as the impact of attending games with children. Common questions and misconceptions about IELTS answers are addressed, including word count limitations and multiple choice options. The importance of following a structured study plan and the usage of the Oxford comma in the IELTS exam are also discussed.

Mar 23, 2016 • 25min
IELTS Energy 227: A Powerful Part 2 Strategy for Speaking Part 2
The podcast discusses the importance of finding passionate topics and using field-specific vocabulary to improve exam scores. They provide a strategy for describing events and experiences. They also talk about planning a birthday party at an indoor BMX park and the importance of practicing for Speaking Part 2 in the IELTS exam.

Mar 22, 2016 • 17min
IELTS Energy 226: Why Time Management on IELTS Writing Stops Your Seven
The podcast discusses the importance of time management in the IELTS writing section and how it can impact scores. They provide strategies for effective time management, including planning and organizing data. The hosts also emphasize the significance of time allocation in the speaking section and offer tips to impress the examiner. Overall, the podcast offers valuable insights and resources for improving timing and achieving higher scores on the IELTS exam.

Mar 21, 2016 • 20min
IELTS Energy 225: How a 3 Keys IELTS Student Got an 8.5 in Writing
Discussion of a student's achievement of an 8.5 writing score, the excitement and flexibility of summer, strategies for success in IELTS exams, the power of effective teaching, and understanding the requirements and challenges of Task 1 in IELTS writing.

Mar 17, 2016 • 17min
IELTS Energy 224: Dodgy You Tube Teacher Decreases Students' IELTS Listening Score
The hosts discuss the arrival of spring and the anticipation of warmer weather. They critique unreliable IELTS Listening advice given by a YouTube teacher. They emphasize the importance of sticking to basic steps in the test and caution against blindly trusting online teaching strategies. The hosts highlight the significance of finding reliable resources for language learning and share a success story of a student who improved their listening score.

Mar 16, 2016 • 22min
IELTS Energy 223: Why Flipping the Classroom Will Flip Your IELTS Score
The podcast discusses the benefits of online learning for IELTS preparation, including increased motivation and efficient use of time. It explores the concept of flipping the classroom and emphasizes the importance of personal drive in online courses. The hosts also celebrate a student's high IELTS writing score and offer personalized study plans to listeners.


