The Best IELTS Podcast

🎙️ New IELTS Podcast: Free University Education Debate! 🎓 Are you ready to take your IELTS listening and speaking skills to the next level? Our latest podcast features a lively debate on whether university education should be free for all, giving you the chance to hear real academic English in action. By going to the IELTS buddy webpage on this topic, you can: Read the full transcript of the deba...

Struggling with those sneaky word pairs? You’re not alone! In this episode, we tackle five sets of words that often trip people up: Emigrate vs Immigrate  Every Day vs Everyday  Infer vs Imply  Its vs It’s  Lose vs Loose  We’ll break each pair down in plain English, show you how to use them correctly, and share simple examples that stick. Whether you’re polishing your writing, preparing for an exa...

A brand-new podcast episode is out to help you tackle one of the most common and challenging IELTS topics. 🎧 This episode explores the brain drain, a term used to describe when skilled and educated people leave their developing home country to live and work abroad in more developed nations. As this issue often appears in IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3, being able to explain it clearly a...

Get ready to boost your IELTS Speaking, Listening, and overall topic knowledge with our latest episode, featuring a full IELTS-style debate on rural to urban migration. This discussion explores both sides of one of today’s most important global issues — from economic opportunity and national development to regional decline and long-term sustainability. In this episode, you’ll hear natural, high-le...

This episode features an IELTS debate on remote working, presenting two contrasting viewpoints on one of today’s most relevant workplace topics. It’s ideal for improving your listening skills while also building strong ideas and arguments you can use in IELTS Speaking Part 3 and Writing Task 2 essays. You’ll hear natural debate language, useful expressions for arguing for and against a position, a...

If you’ve ever hesitated before choosing between these words, this episode is for you: bought or brought complement or compliment discrete or discreet drank or drunk either and neither In this practical and engaging podcast, we break down the differences between these easily mixed-up words, explain when to use each one, and give clear examples to help you remember them. Perfect for English learner...

This episode is designed to help you understand and confidently use key science-related terms often found in IELTS reading, listening, and speaking tasks. In this episode, we break down complex phrases such as "placebo effect," "geoengineering," and "conventional medicine"—explaining what they mean, how they are used, and how to apply them naturally in your own responses. Whether you're aiming for...

The hosts explain 5 more common confusing words to help you with your IELTS vocabulary:   •Assure and Ensure •Backward and Backwards •Be/Get Used To •Between and Among •Borrow and Lend

Our hosts explain the difference between these common confusing words:  Accept or Except Advise or Advice Affect or Effect Alot or A Lot Anyway or Anyways

Improve your IELTS writing with our latest episode on Mastering Complex Sentences . You must be able to use these for a good score! We break down adverbial clauses, relative clauses, and noun clauses with clear examples and tips. Learn how to add depth, accuracy, and variety to your English — and boost your band score!

Don’t miss our latest podcast episode: “3 Types of IELTS Opinion Essay – Explained!” We break down the three most common IELTS opinion essay types: ✅ Agree or Disagree ✅ Discuss Both Views and Give Your Opinion ✅ Advantages vs Disadvantages with Opinion 🎧 Tune in now and take one step closer to your target IELTS score!

🎧 New Episode! Boost your IELTS score with essential Travel & Tourism Vocabulary taken from the IELTS buddy website . Perfect for Speaking & Writing — learn how to talk confidently about holidays, destinations, and cultural experiences. Tune in now! 🌍✈️. 

IELTS Speaking Part 2: Band 9 Answer. Describe a TV show that you enjoy. You should say: What type of show it is How often it is on  How popular it is with other people in your country Explain why you like it.

Tune in to our latest episode, where we dive into Essential History and Heritage Vocabulary — the perfect language toolkit for describing cultural landmarks, historical events, and national traditions with confidence! 

Can I ask the examiner to repeat a question in IELTS Speaking? Does having an accent affect my speaking score? How can I manage time effectively during the Reading section? How long should I prepare for the IELTS test? In this episode the hosts provide expert answers to these common IELTS questions plus many more, so you are fully equipped for the test! 🙂

Listen to a band 9 answer for this IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: Describe something you own which is very important to you. You should say: Where you got it from. How long you have had it. What you use it for. And explain why it is important to you.

Listen to a Band 9 Response to this Cue Card: Describe a road trip by bike, motorbike or car you would like to go on. You should say: Where you would like to go How you would like to go there. Who you would like to go with. And explain why you would like to go there by bike, motorbike or car.

Listen to an answer to this IELTS Part 2 question: Describe a time when you gave someone advice . You should say: to whom you gave the advice what the advice was whether that person took your advice Explain why you gave the person that advice.

Struggling to generate strong ideas for your IELTS essays? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In this episode, we dive into smart, time-saving brainstorming techniques that help you develop clear, relevant points fast. These strategies will sharpen your thinking and boost your confidence!

Struggling to hit the right tone in your IELTS letters? Whether you’re writing to a friend or a company, knowing the difference between formal and informal language is crucial to scoring well. In this episode, our hosts break down how to recognise the type of letter you’re being asked to write and the differences in the language needed for each.

Struggling with environmental vocabulary for the IELTS exam? Our latest episode is here to help! We dive deep into key environmental terms and phrases you need to know, especially for the speaking and writing sections. From sustainability to climate change, this episode will give you the confidence to discuss global issues with precision and ease.

Tune in to our latest episode " Useful IELTS IT Vocabulary " We’ll walk you through key tech-related terms and phrases that often appear in the exam.  Learn how to confidently discuss topics like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the digital divide while avoiding common vocabulary mistakes. If you want to impress examiners, this episode is a must-listen.

Want to boost your IELTS listening score? Tune in to our latest episode, " 25 IELTS Listening Tips You Need to Know !" We break down the best strategies to help you stay focused, catch key details, and avoid common mistakes. From improving your note-taking skills to predicting answers like a pro, these tips will give you the edge you need on test day.  🎧🚀 

Struggling with IELTS topics about health, diet, and fitness? We’ve got you covered! In our latest podcast episode, we’ll teach you the essential vocabulary you need to shine in IELTS. Learn advanced terms, how to use these words naturally and sound confident and fluent when discussing health-related topics. It's based on IELTS buddy's vocabulary lists . 

Preparing for the IELTS can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way! In our latest podcast episode, How to Prepare for IELTS, we’ll show you how to create a winning game plan for IELTS success with tips on how to structure your study schedule for maximum efficiency. It's based on this IELTS buddy article: " How to Prepare for IELTS ."