Category: Work
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Lesson 152: A profession done in or near water🌊
This week, you will train to speak about a profession that is related to water, such as a fisherman or ship captain. Step 1: Tune in to this week’s podcast episode (audio and video version available below). Describe a profession you know that is done near or in water. You should say:-What the profession is-Where it…
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Lesson 151: Drawing🎨
This week’s lesson pushes you to train to speak about a common hobby: drawing. As you will hear in the sample, the candidate isn’t super enthusiastic about drawing, and they skillfully use language choices to express this. Step 1: Tune in to this week’s podcast episode (audio and video version available below). Part 1 Questions Do…
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Lesson 141: Something you bought that you cannot live without💻
We once again are examining a band 9 response to Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking exam. Below is the cue card that appears in this lesson: Describe something that you bought that you now cannot live without. You should say:-what it is-why you bought it-how often you use itand explain why you cannot live…
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Lesson 140: Quiet places and sunglasses🕶️
This week we are examining an IELTS Speaking Part 1 response that switches from the topic of ‘quiet places’ to the topic of ‘sunglasses’. Step 1: As always, the first step is to listen to the model. Do your best to note any new language you come across and any areas you are unsure about.…
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Lesson 129: Concentration🤔
This lesson examines questions that appeared in Part 1 of a recent exam. Step 1: Listen to the full model here to familiarise yourself with the language. Step 2: For those with access to the full lessons, watch the below video to complete this week’s full lesson training. Refer to the below transcript if you…
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Lesson 128: Talking about projects at work🗂️
This lesson examines questions that were asked in Part 3 of a recent IELTS Speaking exam. It includes a very good exercise that will help you learn to speak about one of the most common topics in IELTS Speaking: work. Step 1: Listen to this week’s full sample. If any of the vocabulary is new…
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Lesson 119: Cybersecurity🛡️
This week’s lesson looks at Part 3 questions on the theme of cybersecurity. The candidate is asked to share their opinions on the topic, and the conversation with the examiner evolves organically. Step 1: Listen to the full model. The vocabulary used in this Part 3 demonstration is less common than usual, so remember to…
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Lesson 118: An electronic device you used for important work🤳
This week, we’re looking at a Part 2 cue card that requires you speak about a device you used for important work. Here is the cue card: Describe a time when you used an electronic device for some important work. You should say– what you did– when you did it– why you had to use…
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Lesson 115: Your work, zoos and animals🦁
Over the last two years, the topic of ‘animals’ has come up a few times in IELTS Speaking. In the below sample, this topic is narrowed to the subjects of ‘zoos’ and ‘wild animals’. Step 1: Listen to this week’s sample. Step 2: Watch the video version of this week’s podcast episode. Work through the…
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Lesson 109: Your job satisfaction😇
This week, we look at a very common IELTS Speaking topic: your job! Step 1: Listen to the sample. You can listen more than once if needed. Step 2: Work through this week’s sample lesson below. Step 3: Work through the below lesson. This is the full lesson that is made available to paid subscribers.…