My IELTS Classroom Podcast
Shelly Cornick and Nick Lone
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A new type of IELTS MCQ's in the reading exam?
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
11/29/22 • 58 min
Hey everyone. IELTS reading MCQs have always been one of the most difficult to tackle in IELTS. That is because they can either test your understanding of the information given in the passage of your understanding of the writer's purpose or aim.
Until now, 90% of questions have focussed on the former, but I noticed that in Cambridge IELTS Academic 17, almost ALL of the questions asked you to analyse what the writer was doing. This is obviously a massive change and one that could be challenging for many students.
Today, Nick and I look at the MCQ's from Test 1, Passage 3 To Catch a King to show you how you should approach this type of task.
This is an interactive lesson, so we recommend that you follow along while reading the passages on this link: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-reading-mcqs/
In the lesson we will
- explain how you can look for the writer's "main purpose"
- outline the importance of summary words
- show you how to understand why a reader has included particular examples
- plus, you should learn the value of reading the whole paragraph before attempting these questions
Useful Links
- Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/
- Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sg
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
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The IELTS Life Skills Test explained
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
11/22/22 • 31 min
Every few weeks I get an email from a student who would like to know how to prepare for the IELTS Life Skills test. Sadly, I know nothing about the test, so I usually just point them in the direction of the official website and wish them luck.
However, this week Nick discovered that one of his friend's had recently taken the test, so today he is going to explain to me exactly what the test is, who needs to take it, and how it is marked.
Even if you don't need to take the test, this is an interesting insight into a different test works, and you will get to hear my brain explode!
Useful Links
- Support the podcast and access BONUS episodes here - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/patreon/
- Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/
- Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sg
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- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
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5 IELTS Speaking Part 2 Topics 2022 analysed!
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
11/15/22 • 51 min
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Hey! IELTS is well-known for recycling the same topics for Speaking Part 2 again and again. However, they do sometimes introduce new topics into the exam, which can confuse some students.
Today, Nick and I analyse 5 new IELTS Speaking Part 2 topics from 2022 to show you how you can come up with ideas quickly for ANY topic. Plus, we will provide model answers for two questions.
Useful Links
- Join our next intensive speaking course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Introduction to IELTS Speaking http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/introduction-to-ielts-speaking/
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- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
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What is the new IELTS One Skill Retake?
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
11/01/22 • 30 min
Last week, IELTS IDP announced that they are planning to introduce a new test called the IELTS One Skill Retake. This will give students the opportunity to retake only one section of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking) in the IELTS test if they did not achieve the score they aimed for the first time around.
Obviously, this could make a HUGE difference to the experience test-takers have of the IELTS exam, but there are still many questions left unanswered at this stage. For example, will you be able to take the One Skill Retake once, or many times? How much will it cost? And will all professional bodies and governments accept the One Skill Retake certificate?
This is what Nick and I will be discussing in today's episode. You can read more at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-one-skill-retake/
Useful Links
- Support the podcast and access BONUS episodes here - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/patreon/
- Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/
- Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sg
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
- Free Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com
How good is your IELTS spelling?
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
10/25/22 • 51 min
Today, Nick and I take you on a tour of IELTS spelling. We will cover the basic spelling rules that every test-taker needs to know, such as when you should replace a -y with an -ies, and when you have to double consonants in a word.
Then, we will look at words that are commonly spelt incorrectly by IELTS test-takers, before finishing with a light hearted quiz to see if you can spell better than a native speaker! I am 100% sure that you can do better than Shelly!
Useful Links
- Support the podcast and access BONUS episodes here - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/patreon/
- Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/
- Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sg
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
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What is parallelism and why do you need to use it in your IELTS writing?
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
10/18/22 • 34 min
Yes! That's right - this week Nick and I are looking at a grammar point - parallelism! This is not a topic that is widely discussed in the IELTS world, but if you are looking for a score of 7.0 or higher in Writing, it is definitely something that you should pay attention to.
In today's lesson, Nick and I will explain what parallelism is, and take you through the different situations it should be used. We will start with simple examples about parallelism in lists, before moving on to how parallelism should be used in compare and contrast sentences.
You can read more about today's episode at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/what-is-parallelism/
Useful Links
- Support the podcast and access BONUS episodes here - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/patreon/
- Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/
- Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sg
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
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Cambridge IELTS 17 letters analysed (we think!)
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
10/11/22 • 42 min
Hey! Today, Nick and I take a look at what we think are the letter prompts from the new Cambridge IELTS 17. (In other words, although the book was published in July, we were unable to get our hands on a copy so are relying that these are the real questions based on a third source!)
We will look at each question in turn to analyse which tone you will need to adopt, and how you should approach each bullet. Plus, we discover how important to read ALL of the bullets and PLAN your letter before you start writing.
Useful Links
- Support the podcast and access BONUS episodes here - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/patreon/
- Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/
- Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sg
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
The Top 5 IELTS Essay Errors!
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
09/27/22 • 35 min
Hey! We're back this week with a look at some common problems students (who haven't taken our writing course!) run into with essay writing.
In today's episode, we look at some common problems with organisation, grammar, and ideas which can prevent YOU from scoring a 7.0. in writing on exam day.
In this episode, we will
- talk about the 5 mistakes Nick and I find most often in First Assessment essays
- explain some basic pointers about how to correct these errors
- point you in the right direction to our podcast library (already over 100 episodes!) so that you can go into more detail and stop these errors permanently
Useful Links
- Support the podcast and access BONUS episodes here - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/patreon/
- Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-examiner-ebook-mark/
- Watch the free video lessons on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLz9Dbe4NEIu5OCy0WA1sg
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
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- Support the show by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/myieltsclassroo
We give 7 students IELTS cue card feedback!
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
09/20/22 • 70 min
Today, Nick and I give IELTS Cue Card Feedback to 7 of our listeners. We will highlight some common errors and give expected scores based on the recordings.
You can read more about today's episode at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-cue-card-feedback-2021 Episode notes
Last week, I sent out a call on social media for our listeners to record themselves attempting three speaking part two questions. So today, Nick and I will be giving IELTS cue card feedback baed on the public band descriptors.In this episode, we will
- do a short quiz to review the basics of Speaking Part 2
- explain which band descriptors the examiners focus on most in this part of the test
- give IELTS cue card feedback to 7 students, including band scores and advice on which areas to focus on to improve
Useful Links
- Join our next 5-day intensive speaking course: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- If you are just starting IELTS, then find out more about what happens in the exam in our Introduction to IELTS Speaking episode : http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/introduction-to-ielts-speaking/
- You may find our episode about the speaking band descriptors useful as well: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-speaking-band-descriptors/
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections:https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
- Free Podcast episodes: https://myieltsclassroom.buzzsprout.com
IELTS 101: Introduction to the IELTS exam
My IELTS Classroom Podcast
05/01/20 • 40 min
Welcome to My IELTS Classroom podcast. In the first episode of our IELTS 101 series, Nick and I introduce you to the basics of the IELTS test. If you are just starting your IELTS preparation, then this is the perfect episode for you, as we cover everything from what "IELTS" means to how your final score is calculated (and everything in between!). You can find the full episode notes for this episode and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/
Episode Notes
The world of IELTS can seem a bit scary when you first start your preparation - but I promise that it doesn't have to be! Nick and I work hard to make taking IELTS as painless as possible (and even a little but fun!) Today, we want to start right from the very beginning by taking you through all of the basic facts about the IELTS exam.
In this episode, you will learn the answers to these questions:
- What does the word IELTS mean (and how is it pronounced!)?
- Who are Cambridge, IDP and the British Council?
- How can you choose the best IELTS test centre in your local area?
- Why do people need to take the IELTS exam?
- What is the differences between the Academic IELTS exam and the General Training IELTS exam?
- What do the IELTS scores mean (and how can you understand your current level)?
- Should you sit the new computer-based IELTS test or stick with the original paper-based test?
In fact, by the end of the lesson you will have all of the information you need to start your IELTS preparation in the best possible way.
Useful Links
- Read more about the difference between IDP and the British Council: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/british-council-vs-idp/
- Find your local test centres: https://www.ielts.org/book-a-test/find-a-test-location.
- Find your current level: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/test-your-english/general-english/
- Read more about the difference between the paper-based test and the computer based test: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-computer-based-test-vs-paper-test/
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Remember, My IELTS Classroom offers a range of IELTS services:
- IELTS Video courses: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writing
- IELTS Essay Corrections: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/marking
- IELTS Speaking lessons: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/speaking
- Free blog lessons: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com
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How many episodes does My IELTS Classroom Podcast have?
My IELTS Classroom Podcast currently has 152 episodes available.
What topics does My IELTS Classroom Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Ielts, Language Learning, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on My IELTS Classroom Podcast?
The episode title 'A new type of IELTS MCQ's in the reading exam?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on My IELTS Classroom Podcast?
The average episode length on My IELTS Classroom Podcast is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of My IELTS Classroom Podcast released?
Episodes of My IELTS Classroom Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of My IELTS Classroom Podcast?
The first episode of My IELTS Classroom Podcast was released on May 1, 2020.
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