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In this show I look at one of the hottest topics at the moment - Artificial Intelligence. We briefly look at what AI is, discuss some key points about how to answer a speaking part 2 prompt, and I provide 2 example responses. I used Claude AI to create the Task 2 Prompt and got Camtasia Audiate to generate an AI voice to read an AI generated response. The AI generated response talks about how Chat...

When was the last time you had fast food? Go on, be honest — no judgment here. Whether it was a sneaky burger on the way home, a quick brekkie on the way to work or school, or a Friday treat you absolutely do not regret, most of us have a relationship with fast food. It's cheap, it's fast, it's everywhere — and resisting it takes a level of willpower most of us are saving for more important things...

Welcome back to the IELTS-Help.com podcast Episode 9 Part 1 Speaking topic- ‘Travel'   In this episode, I chose 6 common questions and offered example responses at a Band 6.0 level or slightly higher as this is the level most candidates are aiming at. You can create your own answers and ‘up’ the vocabulary and grammar for your self. Here are the questions covered in this episode: 1. &nbs...

In this episode I focus on another IELTS Speaking Part 1 topic- 'flowers'. It might not be a topic that you know much about or have any interest in BUT you still need to be able to answer questions related to the topic. General Advice for the IELTS Speaking Exam: Answer the question first , then add details or explanations. Don’t go off on a tangent. Keep it natural  – Try to speak in a relax...

In this episode, I unpack this common IELTS part 1 speaking topic- neighbours. The idea of neighbours can be defined as the people who live close to us including the people who live next door, the same apartment building or nearby in the same street. There is a little flexibility here. The questions I discuss are taken from the Cambridge IELTS Examination Papers Book 8 (Test 1) and Book 17 General...

In this episode of the IELTS-Help.com podcast, I discuss 6 frequently-asked questions on the topic of work and give sample answers for each question at a Band 6.0 or slightly higher. I also offer some suggestions about how to answer the questions. Here are some typical questions you may get asked about work: 1.Do you work or study? (or both?) oThis is usually the opening question to establish your...

In this episode, I go through some typical questions related to the topic of study . I also present some example responses aiming at a Band 6 level. It is a good idea to prepare this topic because it is often in the first set of questions in the exam. The questions I look at are: What do you study?  How long have you studied___?  Where do you study?  What do you like most about stud...

In this episode, I am going to look at a common part 1 speaking topic -hometown. It's usually in the first set of questions in the speaking exam, so preparing this topic is smart and definitely advisable.   Show Notes Let’s start with a quick review of what is required to get a band 6 score in speaking:  Generally clear communication but with some errors maybe in pronunciation, into...

In this episode, I delve into the IELTS speaking band descriptors, and try to explain what you need to demonstrate in the exam to get a Band 6 result. Remove the uncertainty about IELTS and replace it with knowledge and insights. Link to the IELTS Speaking Band Descriptors: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/ielts_speaking_band_descriptors.pdf Link to the IELTS-Help.com websi...

In this episode I introduce the IELTS band descriptors and why they are important. We overview both the speaking and writing descriptors and why understanding them can help you focus your preparation for IELTS. Here are the links to the band descriptors mentioned in this episode: Understanding IELTS scoring: https://ielts.org/organisations/ielts-for-organisations/understanding-ielts-scoring Writin...

In this episode, I introduce myself, explain what our goals and plans are for the IELTS-Help.com podcast. If you want to get in touch, email me info@ielts-help.com cheers, Locky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.