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🏢 Buildings and architecture (Part 3) + Transcript

Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Why does Rory detest modern styles like Brutalism? Listen as he explains the pros and cons of skyscrapers, why people love remodeling, and how to discuss a topic even when you're not 'in the know'! Tune in and have ... Show More

23m 51s

Jul 16

🗼 Describe a tall building you like or dislike (Part 2) + Transcript

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rory describes a building he hates! Learn how he uses strong descriptive language and clever idioms to explain why a new office block is a total eyesore and has ruined ... Show More

17m 7s

Jul 16

🛒 Shopping (Part 1) + Transcript

Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Rory claims he isn't a shopaholic, but he just bought three pairs of trousers in one go! Listen as he explains how to use Band 9 idioms and phrasal verbs to describe your own shopping habits for the IELTS exam. Tune ... Show More

19m 22s

Sep 2025

Would you like a robot companion?

Many of us could use extra help around the house – but what if that help came from a robot? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary.Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/featu ... Show More

6m 43s

Apr 2020

Prepare for IELTS Speaking Part 1

In this episode, IELTS teachers Emma and Liz discuss part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test. Links: Full transcript: https://bit.ly/3cOJuMZ About Emma - https://bit.ly/emma-cosgrave About Liz - https://bit.ly/liz-marqueiro More on IELTS Speaking: Emma’s blog on preparing for the IELTS ... Show More

15m 53s

Jul 2021

Welcome to IELTS Writing for Success 🎉

It's Maria and Rory here! With this podcast, we aim to give you an insight into how to write high-level IELTS essays. Every episode is a new essay, which we will be writing on the spot, to keep it real and help you follow the course of writing as it happens. We'll be showing you ... Show More

51s

Mar 2013

IELTS Language Lab

This is the first in our new series of podcasts aimed at students preparing for the IELTS Speaking exam. The IELTS Language Lab uses the IELTS assessment criteria to examine recordings of students trying IELTS-style Speaking tests. In this episode we’re to going to listen to Sara ... Show More

8m 13s

Jul 2021

Welcome to IELTS Writing for Success 🎉

It's Maria and Rory here! With this podcast we aim to give you an insight on how to write high level IELTS essays. Every episode is a new essay, which we will be writing on the spot, to keep it real and help you follow the course of writing as it happens. We'll be showing ... Show More

51s

May 2018

Robots take over (the show)! Live from Robotstravaganza

What was the first robot? What is artificial intelligence? How do robots "learn?" In this special episode, we have pieces from our live Robotstravaganza show in Boston. We meet some awesome robots (including one that's very cuddly), debate whether robots are good for humanity or ... Show More

32m 40s

Apr 2022

IELTS Speaking Part 1: How to answer any question

In IELTS Speaking Part 1 the examiner will ask you some questions based on everyday topics. If the thought of this makes you panic, then this podcast is for you. In this episode, IELTS teacher Fabio will be telling you everything you need to know about the IELTS Speaking test Par ... Show More

13m 59s

Jun 2015

107 - How to Pass the IELTS Speaking Exam

<p style="text-align: left;">Are you thinking of taking the IELTS test? Or any academic English test in the future, like TOEFL or one of the Cambridge English Exams?</p> <p style="text-align: left;">In this episode of RealLife Radio or special guest, Jessica Beck, will <strong>de ... Show More

40m 37s

🤖 Robots (S01E01) + Transcript