All you need for IELTS success

WeLoveIELTS

This podcast is for anyone taking the IELTS test. Every episode we'll be joined by experts from the world of IELTS (teachers, authors and former IELTS examiners) to help you prepare for your test. We know preparing for IELTS can be challenging, which is why we're here to help. So whether you're taking Academic or General Training, you have six weeks or six months to prepare, we hope we can help you on your IELTS journey.

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How to use practice tests effectively when preparing for IELTS

All you need for IELTS success

08/03/22 • 12 min

Test practice is a great way to try out different test strategies to see which ones help you get more answers correct, save you time, or perform better in the IELTS test. It's a great way to become more familiar with the test format which will increase your confidence on test day.

Find out how best to use practice tests in this episode with IELTS teacher Pete Jones.

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Useful links:

Transcript: https://cambrid.ge/3cHJFiD

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Two ways to reach your IELTS goal smarter and faster

All you need for IELTS success

08/22/22 • 15 min

If you have a sense of achievement every time you study towards the test, you will make much better progress. Your preparation is focused on achievement and success, rather than frustration and failure, which are things that are not good for motivation.

Studying with other people is another way to keep yourself motivated and make further progress and may also keep you on track.

Listen to our latest episode to find out more.

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Useful links:

Transcript: https://cambrid.ge/3PBVPay

Mini lesson - Making progress in small steps: https://weloveielts.cambridge.org/study-tips/making-progress-in-small-doses

Mini lesson - Working with a study buddy https://weloveielts.cambridge.org/study-tips/working-with-a-study-buddy

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS website: https://weloveielts.cambridge.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

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How to prepare for IELTS: Advice from successful test taker, Veronica

All you need for IELTS success

06/01/22 • 19 min

In today’s episode, IELTS teacher Fabio is speaking to former IELTS test taker, Veronica Toniatti from Italy. Veronica has taken both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training to enable her to live and work in New Zealand, where she currently resides. Listen to her experience of taking IELTS and find out her top tips for IELTS success.

We hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, please rate and review!

Useful links:

Mini lesson: Top 3 strategies from a successful IELTS candidate https://bit.ly/38haKaq

Mini lesson: 5 ways to learn from home https://bit.ly/3LNGcee

IELTS book: Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS: https://bit.ly/3NwXJbK

IELTS book: IELTS 16 Academic https://bit.ly/3MNSJzA

IELTS book: IELTS 16 General Training https://bit.ly/3ND8BES

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3MOUNXT

About Fabio: https://bit.ly/3PHwQE4

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS resource hub: https://bit.ly/3sWvfR3

We Love IELTS mini lessons: https://bit.ly/3M0oy7f

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

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Common mistakes to avoid in IELTS when using adjectives

All you need for IELTS success

01/18/21 • 15 min

In this episode, IELTS teachers Liz and Emma are focusing on adjectives and some of the common mistakes IELTS test takers make when using them.

Links:

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3oD3KHS

About Emma: https://bit.ly/3nlF7Ox
About Liz: https://bit.ly/3oqUKpk

More on adjectives:

Blog post ‘Common mistakes: –ed or –ing for adjectives describing feelings’ - https://bit.ly/38lv084

More on Common Mistakes:

Book: IELTS Common Mistakes for bands 6.0 – 7.0 - https://bit.ly/2MGR3Od

Common mistakes section of our website - https://bit.ly/3pRxTmQ
Blogs on common mistakes - https://bit.ly/3s3nuq3

Free preparation tools:

We Love IELTS Website - https://bit.ly/3noBirP

We Love IELTS Blog - https://bit.ly/3pU1fBa

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How to remember vocabulary for IELTS

All you need for IELTS success

03/02/22 • 10 min

Being able to demonstrate a wide range of vocabulary is essential for doing well in the IELTS test. However, for some test takers this can be a real struggle.

In this episode, IELTS teacher Pete Jones explains the rules for learning vocabulary to enable you to remember the vocabulary you need for IELTS success.

Useful links:

Mini lesson: Three ways to remember vocabulary for IELTS https://bit.ly/3J2dCVv

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3Hk7SFh

About Pete: https://bit.ly/3rnyJeE

Books - IELTS Vocabulary up to band 6: https://bit.ly/3segSGi

Books - IELTS Vocabulary for bands 6.5: and above https://bit.ly/3IZbcHe

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS website: https://bit.ly/35CYQG9

We Love IELTS mini lessons: https://bit.ly/3sd2vlz

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

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5 tips to improve your answer in IELTS Speaking Part 2

All you need for IELTS success

03/16/22 • 12 min

Do you want to know how to improve your score for IELTS Speaking Part 2?

In today’s episode IELTS teacher Fabio shares 5 things you can do in IELTS Speaking Part 2 to achieve the band score you need.

Don’t forget to follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts to make sure you don’t miss a future episode. For more information on how to prepare for Part 2 of the Speaking test take a look at our mini lesson.

Useful links:

Mini lesson: How to use the preparation time in IELTS Speaking Part 2: a step-by-step guide https://bit.ly/3tMMyU9

Mini lesson: Three ways to develop your ideas in IELTS Speaking Part 2 https://bit.ly/35NvzsR

Mini lesson: Preparing for Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking Test https://bit.ly/3pVyPJm

Podcast: Preparing for IELTS Part 2 https://spoti.fi/3CAz6qq

Video: How to answer IELTS Speaking Part 2 https://youtu.be/GeTVncy2DnU

Video: Preparing your answer for Speaking part 2 https://youtu.be/9xJ9CXHvK5g

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3MUYETN

About Fabio: https://bit.ly/3HZYmr7

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS website: https://bit.ly/3MIn5E8

We Love IELTS mini lessons: https://bit.ly/3tNl9RW

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

We hope you have enjoyed this episode. If you did, please rate and review!

Understanding how you prefer to learn

All you need for IELTS success

02/23/22 • 9 min

In this episode, IELTS teacher Pete Jones explains how being aware of the way you prefer to learn can really help with your IELTS preparation. Learning in an inefficient way could lead to you finding your IELTS preparation more difficult than necessary, or not making as much progress as you’re capable off. In this podcast, Pete discusses how to work out your preferences to help you achieve IELTS success.

Useful links:

Mini lesson: Understanding how you prefer to learn (including ‘Identifying how you prefer to learn’ exercise): https://bit.ly/3BIX9CW

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3vbuEgc

About Pete: https://bit.ly/3Eg5Qp4

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS website: https://bit.ly/3od0qWk

We Love IELTS mini lessons: https://bit.ly/3ocVPn2

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

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What to do if you don't get the IELTS band score you need

All you need for IELTS success

03/30/22 • 10 min

Have you taken your IELTS test but failed to get the band score you need? Wondering what you should do next?

In this episode, IELTS teacher Pete discusses the next steps and strategies you can take if you didn’t get the score you hoped or needed when you last took your test.

Useful links:

Mini lesson - How long will it take to get the band score you need: https://bit.ly/3qJrFIL

How to demand a remark (EOR - Enquiry on Results): https://www.ielts.org/for-test-takers/results

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3DrO16H

About Pete: https://bit.ly/3IKbMYF

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS website: https://bit.ly/38bg9zt

We Love IELTS mini lessons: https://bit.ly/3LmGEAb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

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IELTS Speaking Part 2: How to answer any question

All you need for IELTS success

04/27/22 • 21 min

In Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test, you will be given a task card with a topic that you will have to talk about for two minutes.

In this episode, IELTS teacher Fabio shares a simple strategy that you can use to help you confidently answer any questions you are given during the test.

Do go back and listen to his podcast on Part 1 of the Speaking test if you haven’t done so already. https://youtu.be/l3GTegcnhog

We hope you have enjoyed this episode. If you did, please rate and review!

Useful links:

Mini lesson: Preparing for Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test: https://bit.ly/3xU8GzB

Mini lesson: 3 ways to develop your ideas in IELTS Speaking part 2 https://bit.ly/3EM0P8K

How to use the preparation time in IELTS Speaking Part 2: a step by step guide https://bit.ly/3EO7HSY

Podcast: How to answer any question in IELTS Speaking Part 1: https://youtu.be/l3GTegcnhog

Podcast: 5 tips to improve your answer in IELTS Speaking Part 2: https://youtu.be/Chfc5WMH-Ek

Podcast: IELTS Speaking: How to answer a question in Part 2: https://youtu.be/_r9N6yLhtQ8

Podcast: Prepare for IELTS Speaking Part 2 https://youtu.be/dqliM1CT8Oo

Video: How to answer IELTS Speaking Part 2: https://youtu.be/GeTVncy2DnU

Product: IELTS 16 Academic: https://bit.ly/3EKZpLH

Product: IELTS 16 General Training: https://bit.ly/3vIuM5h

Product: Top Tips for IELTS Speaking https://bit.ly/3EMb90v

Transcript: https://bit.ly/37Lk9H1

About Fabio: https://bit.ly/3MsmsNS

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS resources - Speaking: https://bit.ly/3xQ8y4d

We Love IELTS mini lessons: https://bit.ly/3vEKmiq

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

How long will it take you to get the band score you need?

All you need for IELTS success

03/23/22 • 11 min

Do you want to know how long it will take you to get the IELTS band score you need? Maybe you’re wondering if one month is enough time to prepare or whether it will take longer? Or perhaps you’ve already booked your test or you’re wondering when you should?

In this episode, IELTS teacher Pete Jones, will help you to estimate the time you need to prepare.

Useful links:

Mini lesson- How long will it take you to get the IELTS band score you need: https://bit.ly/3woED23

IELTS 16 Academic: https://bit.ly/36EpRd2

IELTS 16 General Training https://bit.ly/3ilJRDx

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3L5aIjP

About Pete: https://bit.ly/36demJy

Free preparation tools

We Love IELTS website:https://bit.ly/3qlO0Mc

We Love IELTS mini lessons: https://bit.ly/34Wd3Oq

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveIELTS/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weloveielts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/weloveielts

We hope you have enjoyed this episode. If you did, please rate and review!