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My IELTS Classroom PodcastWhat is the CEFR and why should you care?Hey! To end 2024, Shelly is going to take you on a tour of the CEFR. She will explain what the Common European Framework of Reference is and how it underpins every high-quality language test, including IELTS. More importantly, she will explain what happens when "teachers" forget that IELTS is based on the CEFR (Spoiler: It is not good).There is a YouTube video to accompany this post, which will be posted later this week. So, if you would like to see the slides and examples of the CEFR tables, you can find it on the My IELTS...2025-01-061h 01My IELTS Classroom PodcastCambridge IELTS General Training 18 essays analysed!Hey! Nick and I are back with our final (and second!) episode of 2024 - our breakdown of the essay questions in the Cambridge IELTS General Training 18 book.As usual, we analyse the four questions in turn, offering our ideas and discussing what could make each question easy or difficult for test-takers. And, boy-oh-boy, do the questions in this book range in difficulty! We think they go all the way from a 0 to a 10, which just shows how much the difficulty of a test can vary based on the topic of the question.As always, to...2024-12-2359 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastLet's do the IELTS Cambridge 18 Test 4 listening test!Hey! Today, Nick and I tackling the listening test from IELTS Cambridge 18 Test 4. This is the latest book of past test papers, so is a great chance for you to practice the most recent IELTS test format.Plus, Nick and I will analyse all of the questions and discuss which we think are "easy" and which are difficult.This is an interactive lesson, so you can download the listening test that we use in this lesson here:.Useful LinksDownload my free...2023-08-011h 29My IELTS Classroom PodcastWhy are so many students stuck at a 6.5 for IELTS writing?Today, Nick and I discuss one of the most important IELTS questions - why are so many students stuck at a 6.5 for IELTS writing? Is it because there is a conspiracy to trick test-takers, or are there other less sinister reasons? You can find the full episode notes and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/This is a re-run of an episode from 2020, so don't be surprised if Nick and I sound so youthful!Episode NotesFollowing on from our lesson...2023-06-271h 14My IELTS Classroom PodcastOpposites - the listening trick that IELTS loves not the least!Hey! Nick and I have recorded many episodes about IELTS listening. Usually, we focus on one particular type of question and break down which listening skills it is testing, and how you should approach it best. Plus, for everyone type of question, there are two or three "tricks" that IELTS uses to try to force you to choose the wrong answer (although these are not really "tricks" but good testing methods that check that you really understand the recording!) Today, we are doing something different. Today, we really are looking at a trick that IELTS uses in a...2023-06-0637 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastLet's get motivated for IELTS in 2023!Hey! It is the first podcast episode in May, which can only mean one thing - it is time to get motivated! Spring can be a great time of year to start new patterns of living and affect change in our lives. So, why not join Nick and I today as we go back and look at some of the motivational techniques that we have recommended in previous years to see if we still feel they work. Plus we will offer a brand new technique (The "Do Something" principle), and Shelly will share a personal story that...2023-05-1653 minMy IELTS Classroom Podcast2 ex-examiners give IELTS Speaking Part 3 feedback!Hey! 2 weeks ago Nick and I set you to the challenge of recording your answers to 5 very difficult Speaking Part 3 questions. Today, Nick and I listen to the recordings sent by our our listeners to give feedback. We will considerthe quality of the students' ideas (and how they could be improved)the appropriacy of the vocabulary used in the responsesthe impact of L1 on pronunciationthe affect of small grammar errors on a test-takers's scoreThank you to everybody who sent us a recording - we will email everybody who did not appear on the show with...2023-03-2149 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Speaking Part 3 (Rerun)Hey! We have a technical difficulty here at My IELTS Classroom - the wind is blowing a gale and it has knocked out Shelly's Wifi, so Nick and I couldn't record an episode this week. Therefore, we are re-running our original episode on Speaking Part 3. That way, you can listen to this episode and last week's episode and then take part in our free Speaking Part 3 feedback. If you want to take part in next week's episode, you can record your answers to the IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions at the start of this blog...2023-03-1456 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to develop the arguments in your IELTS essay!Last year, Nick and I recorded two episodes about how to build paragraphs. They are among our most popular content and have been viewed over 20,000 times. However, even when students extend their ideas and try to justify their position, they can still end up with arguments that are vague and contain almost no topic-specific lexis. Today, Nick and I show you how to identify vague arguments and fix them by giving more specific explanations and examples. As you will see, doing this can really take your essay from a Band 6 to a Band 8 in terms o...2023-02-2845 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastAll Cambridge IELTS 17 Essays Analysed!Hey! Yes, Nick and I have finally got out hands on a copy of the new Cambridge IELTS 17 General Training book! Today, we look at the four essay questions to discuss how difficult the questions are, how we would approach each one, and what ideas we would use as the basis of our arguments.As always, we recommend that you spend time analysing the questions and coming up with your own arguments before you listen to the episode? Why? Well, Nick and I won't be sitting on your shoulder in the real test, so it is important...2023-01-3151 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWill 2023 mark the end of your IELTS journey?Happy New Year! Yes, we are back for a third year of the My IELTS Classroom podcast (albeit a bit late as Shelly has had COVID!) Last year we helped students in 138 different countries prepare for IELTS in 52 episodes that totalled almost 2,500 hours of contest! If you were one of the 150,000 people who downloaded an episodes - THANK YOU! It really means a lot.Today, Nick and talk about New Year's resolutions - why people have them, what they usual are, and how you can make sure that you actually stick to yours. This will include practical a...2023-01-1753 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to ace IELTS Listening Part 3!Shelly is sick today, so we are planning a re-run of our most popular ever episode - how to nail IELTS Listening Part 3!Many students find Part 3 of the IELTS listening test the most difficult. There are a number of reasons for this: there are more than two voices, the questions usually focus on the outcome of a discussion in which many views are offered, and you may also be asked to locate a person's feelings (and we all know that feelings are much harder to find than facts!) You can find the full episode...2022-11-0948 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow good is your IELTS spelling?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 LinksSupport...2022-10-2551 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWhat is parallelism and why do you need to use it in your IELTS writing?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...2022-10-1834 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWe give 7 students IELTS cue card feedback!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 notesLast 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, w...2022-09-201h 10My IELTS Classroom PodcastEverything you need to know about IELTS General Training Reading Part 2!There are 13 points up for grabs in IELTS General Training Reading Part 2 and, as every text will focus on work or migration, a small amount of preparation can make a huge difference to the number of questions you can answer correctly (and the time it will take to do so). Today, Nick and I discuss the language your should learn to maximise your potential in Part 2, and how you should approach two types of completion activities that are common in this section.In the lesson, Nick and I complete an IELTS General Training Reading P...2022-07-0557 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastThe 5 worst pieces of advice for the IELTS speaking exam!The role of any teacher is to help their students maximise the scores that they will get in an exam. However, over the years Nick and I have noticed that many teachers are giving their students advice for the IELTS speaking exam that could actually harm their scores not improve them. Obviously, this is not intentional, but it can be difficult as an examiner watching a student put into practice the skills that they have been given by a teacher, knowing that they could have reached a higher score if they had just responded naturally to the q...2022-06-1437 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastLet's do a full IELTS speaking test together!Hey! Today Nick and I are continuing our "Let's do" series by completing a full IELTS speaking test . First, you will get a chance to answer the questions in a similar way to the real exam, and then you can listen on as Nick (our very own native speaker who is an ex-examiner) attempts the same test. That way you can listen to how the test is actually conducted and compare your answers to his.Useful LinksBook a speaking test: https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/orders/complete_order?o=39842...2022-05-3141 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastCambridge IELTS 16 essay questions analysed!This week, Shelly is travelling in Brussels (drinking all the beer) so we thought we would have an easy episode this week and look at the Cambridge IELTS 16 essay questions.A couple of weeks ago Nick and I looked at the letter questions from the new Cambridge 16 IELTS General Training book, and ranked the letter prompts from easiest to most difficult. Who can forget the letter to Mrs Barrett?!!!! Today we do the same with the essay questions in the book. Which is the easiest of the Cambridge IELTS 16 essay questions? Which is the most difficult? And...2022-03-2936 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWe have a HUGE announcement .....Hey everybody. This week Nick and I have a huge announcement to make. Can you guess what it is? No, we are not getting married (don't worry Nick), but we are finally launching our YouTube channel. Join us today to find out what content we plan to release. Plus, Shelly will share the techniques she used to get over her mental block over the channel - I mean, she has been promising to launch for 3 years, so what changed in the last few weeks?You can sign up the channel on this link. The first...2022-03-0831 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastAn emergency IELTS podcast!Hey! There are always times in life when things don't go as planned. You buy a wardrobe and think it will take an hour to put together, but it takes 10. Or you have a lovely week planned and then you unexpectedly have your wisdom tooth removed! But what happens if things do not go as planned in the IELTS exam? When should you complain? And, more importantly, how can you make an IELTS complaint? That is what Nick and I discuss today.You can also listen to today's episode on our blog - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/2022-02-0144 minMy IELTS Classroom Podcast6 IELTS Essay Questions from 2022 analysed!Can you here the trumpets playing? Yes, back by popular demand, today Nick and I break down the first IELTS essay questions 2022. As always, we will choose 6 essay topics that have been reported from recent exams that we think are difficult, and offer you our arguments and tips for organisation. You are welcome to sit and passively enjoy the episode, but you will get a lot more out of the lesson if you actively take part.This is an interactive lesson, so please go to our episode page to read and generate ideas for each of...2022-01-2551 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastA new type of IELTS line graph in 2021?In 2020, Nick and I recorded an episode of the podcast that gave you a complete fail-prof system for tackling any type of IELTS line graph. You can listen to that episode here.We went through the basics, such as the vocabulary you need to describe changes and how to organise your paragraphs, to more complex advice such as how to find key features and write your specific details from start to finish. Plus, we also looked at a new type of key feature that IELTS had recently started using and no...2022-01-1847 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastArchitecture - How to build your knowledge for IELTS essays!We all have topics that we are familiar with in IELTS . But, there are also other topics which we may meet with a blank mind. So, what can you do to feel your knowledge gaps. In today’s episode Nick and I will look at a difficult topic for us – housing. We will start by covering some fundamental vocabulary and then, show you how you can utilise Google to find essay ideas. Plus, this will give us a chance to see indirect vocabulary learning in action. Hopefully, by the end of the lesson, you will understand why this...2022-01-111h 08My IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to tackle IELTS tablesIn IELTS Writing Task One, you will be asked to write a report based on a chart. These can come in a number of forms. You may be given a line graph, a pie chart, a bar chart, or even a map or a process. However, one chart that strikes fear into the heart of most students is the dreaded table.Tables can be confusing as they can contain an overwhelming amount of data and it is not always clear what key features need to be included in the overview. However, in today’s episode, Nick and I...2022-01-0459 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastThe best and worst of IELTS 2021Hey! As the year draws to an end, it is time to sit back and reflect on what 2021 brought for IELTS test-takers. Obviously, there have been difficulties. Many test centres around the world have remained closed thanks to COVID, and migration programmes, particularly express entry into Canada, have been hit hard.However, despite the havoc caused by the pandemic, this has been the most successful year to date here at My IELTS Classroom. Our podcast has grown significantly, with more that twice as many listeners tuning in each week in December as there was in January.2021-12-2855 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastLearning vocabulary for IELTSDo you have enough topic specific vocabulary to discuss the essay topics in depth. Can you follow the listening or reading passages easily? Can you discuss the abstract topics in Speaking Part 3 with ease? If the answer to any of these questions is no, then you are probably interested in upgrading your vocabulary. However, what is the best way to learn new lexis? And how much can you realistically learn in one month, or two, or six? That is what Nick and I will be discussing on this week's podcast! Join us as w...2021-12-1456 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastMetacognition for IELTS Learners - trust me, you need this!In today’s podcast, Nick and I are going to interview two of our new teachers, Kristina and Tanya, about their experience teaching metacognition for IELTS learners. This is a technique that I was introduced to only recently, but one which I think has the potential to transform the way many students prepare for IELTS (and, indeed, learn throughout their lives)I am really very excited to be sharing this episode today, but I also know that metacognition may be a new concept for many listeners, so I have written a short introduction to help you become fa...2021-12-0757 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to choose an online IELTS course wiselyLast week Nick and I looked at how effective video courses can be. The answer was "very" but only if you are actually actively partaking in the course. What we didn't discuss though is how you can make sure that your online course is actually guiding you in the right direction. Thanks to COVID, it seems like hundreds of now courses have sprung up overnight, which makes it hard than ever for students to choose a good. Today, we will look at some simple questions you can ask yourself before signing up to IELTS course to make sur...2021-11-3044 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastCan watching IELTS videos really help you learn?Never before has IELTS students had so much free material to learn from. But is having so many free IELTS videos, really helping students to prepare for the test in the best way or could thy actually be having a detrimental effect on some students' preparation? Today, Nick and I discus the dangers of watching IELTS videos and give clear advice about how to make the most of online content.You can read more about today's episode at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-videosIn this episode, we will lo...2021-11-2346 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to analyse IELTS essay questions correctlyEvery week I get questions from students asking how they can generate good ideas for essays. Usually, my advice starts from the point of thinking of ideas, but this week I realised that many students are skipping a vital step before that - analysing the question to make sure that their arguments100% address the question given. This is a mistake!Today, Nick and I look at 6 common types of question that are often misinterpreted by students. We will show you what he words are that signal these questions and the ramification that has for the ideas that...2021-11-1652 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to use Inversion in IELTS Writing!Using inversion in IELTS writing can definitely improve your GRA score, but many students make basic errors when forming these sentences, and even more struggle to use them in the appropriate context. Join Nick and I today to find out how to make 5 types of inversion sentence and how and when to use them in the IELTS exam.You can read more about today's episode at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/inversion-ielts-writing/In this episode, we will go through the basics of question forming so you have th...2021-11-0951 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to error check your IELTS writing effectivelyYou put down your pen. The essay and report / letter are written. Yes! But there are still 3 or 4 minutes left on the exam clock What do you do in this time? The temptation may be to read through your essay from start to finish to check for errors, but is this really the most efficient way to find your errors? And which mistakes should you actively be looking for? Find out today as Nick and I talk IELTS error correction! You can read more about today's episode at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-error-correction/2021-11-0245 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIs the Duolingo English Test a good alternative to IELTS?Today, Nick and I review the Duolingo English Test. We will explain what the test is, which students it might benefit, and then compete a practice version of the test to discuss how it works. Then, you can make the decision if this is the right test for you, or if you should stick to IELTS or TOEFL.You can read more about today's episode at:https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/duolingo-english-test-review/In this episode, we will discuss what the Duolingo Test is and why you may want to sit itthe b...2021-10-261h 00My IELTS Classroom PodcastMaking your language for IELTS comparison essays better!You can guarantee that some point during your IELTS exam, you will need to demonstrate that you can make good comparisons. Interestingly, although the language of comparison is introduced at an Elementary level in most English course books, this is something that many high-level students still struggle with. Today, Nick and describe 4 ways that you can make comparisons in IELTS compare essays, and then show how the same techniques can be used to good effect in the speaking test (which Nick giving a masterful demonstration of how to answer some Part 3 questions)!You can read more...2021-10-191h 07My IELTS Classroom PodcastNew IELTS Online test coming in 2022!From 2022 IELTS test-takers around the world will have the opportunity to take a secure version of the test at home in a new product called IELTS Online. What does that mean for you and your IELTS journey?Plus Nick and I have a big annoucement about the future of the podcast ......You can find out more about IELTS Online here: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-online-2022/And more about our new Patreon here - https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/patreon/Download my free ebook "An ex-examiner's guide to the Band IELTS Descriptors": https://mailchi.m...2021-10-1237 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastQuick reminder - 15% Discount on IELTS courses ends today!Hey everyone - a quick reminder that the 15% discount on all our IELTS writing packages ends today. Yes, if you would like to join Nick and I in a real life classroom, just use the code BIRTH15 at checkout to get this one-off saving on our Bronze, Silver, and Gold Writing Packages. You can choose and join your package here - https://www.myieltsclassroom.com/pages/writingThat's all - see you on Tuesday for a new episode! 2021-09-3001 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Reading: Summary Completion Questions made simple!IELTS Summary Completion questions may be my favourite type of question in the IELTS exam. They are quick and often relatively easy to answer and give you the opportunity of grabbing 3 or 4 quick points in a the space of one short paragraph. If you compare that to Multiple Choice or Headings Match questions, which can require you to read and interpret an entire paragraph for just one point, you can see why I like them so much!Today, Nick and I look at the two types of IELTS Summary Completion questions to show...2021-09-281h 01My IELTS Classroom PodcastWhat makes IELTS Semi-Formal Letters so difficult?This week, I updated my recent IELTS letters blog post to show 20 prompts that have been given in exams this year. Today, Nick and I discuss 6 of those semi-formal questions in detail to look at what how you can decide the correct tone for your letter. You see, like formal and informal letters that have a fixed tone, semi-formal letters can swing between very formal and very informal depending on the topic of the letter. Find out how to get it right with us today.You can find out more about today's lesson at ...2021-09-211h 02My IELTS Classroom Podcast6 more IELTS essay questions from 2021 broken down!Before we start today's show, a quick shameless pieces of advertising for our courses. September means the start of a new school year for those living in the northern hemisphere, and for many adults, the month when they want to make a fresh start on a hobby or study. If you feel that it is time to start studying IELTS seriously or to renew your efforts, then why not come and join one of our IELTS packages? You can find out more about the courses here - www.myieltsclassroom.comRight, back to the episode! Today, Nick...2021-09-1447 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to approach an IELTS 2-Part EssayOver the last 12 months, I have noticed a definite move trend in the type of questions that IELTS students are being asked to address in writing task two. It seems that the classic "problem / solution" questions are appearing less and less and, instead, test-takers are being asked to write an IELTS 2-Part essay. But, what is a 2-part essay? And how should you approach one to maximise your chance of a high score? That is what Nick and I discuss in today's episode!You can read more about today's episode at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/...2021-09-0743 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Progress Check - is it a good option for you?A number of students have asked recently what we think about the new IELTS Progress Check. This is a relatively new service that offers students the chance to complete a full mock test in exam conditions that is marked by a trained examiner. The marketing for the service says that you will receive "an official feedback report, which includes an indicative overall test band score as well as a band score for each section of the test", plus you will "receive personalised feedback chosen by the IELTS markers on all assessment criteria in your Speaking and...2021-08-2458 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastA Deep Dive into IELTS Heading Match QuestionsHopefully, you have already completed our Introduction to IELTS Matching Headings questions and so know the basic techniques for approaching these questions well. If you haven't, I strongly recommend that you click on this link to complete the lesson now. Too many students rely on skimming or scanning to find the answers, or just reading the first and last lines of a paragraph.Neither of those techniques work and will leave you feeling confused and frustrated But, what do you do if you are already using good technique but still cannot f...2021-08-171h 00My IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to write about Social Trends in your IELTS essayIn the world of IELTS we often discuss “types” or essay (Discuss Both Sides, Advantages and Disadvantages, etc) and common topics (environment, work, education, etc), but we rarely talk about common "themes". Today I want to talk about one theme that often appears but is rarely discussed: essays that focus on social change. These are essay questions which present a current social trend (the increase in crime, the loss of community, etc) and then ask you to examine it in some way. Today, Nick and I explain how to recognise IELTS social trend questions and how y...2021-08-1053 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to teach IELTS!Nothing is more rewarding as a teacher than working with an exam class that is motivated to learn and improve. But, when are you ready as a teacher to start teaching exam classes? And, more importantly, once you are ready how do you start planning your classes? There is no one way how to teach IELTS, but in today's podcast, Nick and I go through the basics that can help you start. Then, before you know it, you will have your own "IELTS team" up and running!You can find the full episode notes for this...2021-07-2757 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Reading: Mastering Multiple Matching QuestionsYou know how some people like to relax by doing a crossword puzzle of a sudoko? Well, my ideal way to unwind would be doing dozens and dozens of IELTS General Training Reading Multiple Matching questions! You may think that I am joking, but I am 100% serious! Of all the IELTS reading questions, they are by far my favourite as they are quick and easy to complete and it is always clear when you have found the correct answer. So, join Nick and I today as we look at the three types of multiple matching questions to show you...2021-07-201h 03My IELTS Classroom PodcastAdvanced Essay Skills - Avoiding "people"!One way to significantly improve your IELTS Coherence and Cohesion score is to avoid using "people" unnecessarily in your essay. If you can do this, you will find that your writing will be more concise, and you may even be able to pick up points for topic-specific lexis! Find out how to in today as Nick and I recover from England's football defeat!You can read more about today's episodes at: https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-coherence-and-cohesion-score/ In this episode, we willshow you how to replace "people" with mor...2021-07-1338 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWhat does it take to score IELTS Band 8.0?How easy is it to score IELTS Band 8.0? Well, obviously the answer is "not very easy", but we work with dozens of students who are able achieve this score each year. Today, Nick and I discuss what you can do to help move up to a Band 8.0. We will go through each part of the exam, offering our advice as to what you should be focussing on to move from a 7.0 in each area. A Band 8.0 is not a score that everyone can achieve, but if you have the underlying language skills, it really is possible!You...2021-07-061h 11My IELTS Classroom PodcastCambridge IELTS 16 is here!The latest edition of the Cambridge series has just been published. In celebration of this, Nick and I explain what makes these books such a powerful resource for IELTS test takers. Then, we will go through the 4 essay questions in Cambridge IELTS 16 (Academic) to give our verdict on the new topics. Trust me - you want to listen to this, as one of them is unbelievably difficult!You can find the full episode notes for this episode at https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/cambridge-ielts-16/In this episode, we willd...2021-06-2954 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWe give 7 students IELTS cue card feedback!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. This is a great episode for student who want to hear how the examiner analyses your Part 2 performance to give you a score. You can read more about today's episode at: : https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-cue-card-feedback-2021 Episode notesLast week, I sent out a call on social media for our listeners to record themselves attempting three speaking p...2021-06-221h 11My IELTS Classroom Podcast3 steps to IELTS cue card success (featuring 3 native speakers!)Hey! This week I published a new Blog Post called "3 steps to IELTS Cue Card Success". It is a compilation of all of the advice that I have given over the last 5 years for IELTS Speaking Part 2 and is a basic guide to preparing for IELTS Cue Cards. In today's podcast episode, Nick and I go through that post, adding more depth and detail to the advice. Plus, we invite three of our British friends to attempt to answer some of the current cue cards topics. How well do they do? Well, you will have...2021-06-151h 11My IELTS Classroom PodcastJoin our IELTS motivation challenge this June!In May last year, Nick and I undertook a 31-day IELTS Motivation Challenge. Our aim was to kick-start our students into good study habits, but we found that we made some positive changes in our own lives too. Now, it's a year later and we have a whole new set of listeners who we think can benefit from taking part in a new IELTS motivation challenge (plus, Nick and I have definitely slipped back into some old bad habits, so could do with a new challenge too!)So, today, why not pledge to join us as we...2021-06-0152 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to band IELTS essaysHey! This week I got an email from a student which made me stop in her tracks. She had send her essay to a teacher who had given her a score of 7.5 and she wanted to know if this was correct. Usually, I don't like to get involved with other teachers' marking, but out of curiosity I had a look at the essay and the "marking". What I saw shocked me. So, in today's episode Nick and I go through that essay together to discuss what score we would have awa...2021-05-251h 02My IELTS Classroom PodcastThe One Year Birthday Episode!Hey! If you are reading this, Nick and I would like to start by saying a massive THANK YOU. We started the My IELTS Classroom on May 1st 2020 for no other reason than the fact that we were bored in lockdown and wanted something positive to focus on, but since then it has grown into something really special. To celebrate our one year birthday, I thought that we could go back and visit a short part of one episode from each of the different "themes" that have developed over the last year. I have to say that g...2021-05-0453 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastPerfecting your IELTS PunctuationOK, I am going to be honest, punctuation isn't the sexiest topic. But, if you are trying to achieve a 7.0 or higher in your IELTS writing test, then you have to make sure that you are able to use commas, capital letters, and full stops accurately. Sadly, this is not always the case, and nothing makes me sadder than a student receiving a 6.0 for GRA because their punctuation was totally uncontrolled. So, join Nick and I today for a whistle-stop tour of the most important IELTS punctuation rules. Trust me, it's not as boring as it sounds!...2021-04-271h 04My IELTS Classroom PodcastStudying in the UK - is it worth it?Education is one of the UK's biggest industries, but is it really worth paying for a higher education in the UK? And how can you choose the university and the degree course that is right for you? Well, in today's episode, Nick will look at both of these questions in detail, before discussing what you need to apply for a UK Student visa. This is a great opportunity to hear two native speakers, each with personal experience of studying in the UK, giving advice on how to make the most of your experience studying abroad. Plus, you will get...2021-04-201h 02My IELTS Classroom PodcastAnalysing difficult IELTS essay questions (and I mean DIFFICULT!)Every 3 or 4 months Nick and I sit down to review 6 recently reported IELTS essay questions that we think are interesting. Usually, this means choosing questions that focus on topics that we have never seen before, or questions that are in a new format (for example, new types of 2-part questions). However, this week we are doing something different. We are looking at 6 difficult IELTS essay questions. And by difficult, I mean so difficult that even after 30+ years experience teaching IELTS between us, Nick and I struggled to come up with ideas. So, we challenge you...2021-04-131h 04My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Listening Skills: Understanding Attitude and AgreementHey! Did you know that in Part 3 of the IELTS Listening test, you are often asked to listen for the speakers' attitudes to the topic that they are discussing? In fact, I think that this is what makes this part of the exam so tricky. You are no longer being asked to just match facts. Instead, you will have to identify if the speakers agree or disagree, or if they are surprised by, concerned about, or interested in the information that they are discussing. Today, Nick and I will look at two types of Part 3 question to show you...2021-04-0659 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastVocabulary for IELTS Speaking Part One (featuring 3 native speakers!)Hey! Nick and I talk a lot on the podcast about the importance of "topic-specific vocabulary" in speaking and writing. However, it can be difficult to give clear examples of what this "magical" lexis as it changes for each topic. So, today, we thought that would try something different. We have invited 3 native speakers to attempt 6 of the current reported IELTS Speaking Part One topics. We gave them zero preparation or advice - all we asked is that they answer the questions naturally. The result? Lots of natural IELTS speaking vocabulary, plus a chance to...2021-03-301h 09My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Reading Multiple Choice QuestionsHey! It's time for another interactive lesson! Today, Nick and I look at IELTS reading multiple choice questions to show you the two best ways to approach this type of question, and four "examiner's tricks" that you may not be aware of! Plus, we will explain why this type of question is absolutely unlike any other in the test as it is important that you read the passage before you check the four possible answers. What? You are advising us to read without a purpose? Of course not! We just think that there is a better method...2021-03-1652 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastHow to find good examples for your IELTS essayLast week, Nick and I explained why inventing fake research and statistics to provide "examples" in your essays is exactly the opposite of what IELTS expects you to do, This week, we want to show how you can come up with GOOD examples i.e. those that extend, support and justify your arguments. You can read more about today's episode at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/good-ielts-examples/In this episode, we willgive you some useful vocabulary related to sleepshow you how you can use examples from your own l...2021-03-0253 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastNeed IELTS help? Listen to our Q&A!Hey! Last week we asked you to email us any questions that you have about the IELTS exam, and boy did you deliver! Today, Nick and I try to answer as many as we can, which was a lot! If you are looking for general IELTS help, then this is the episode for you! You can find the full episode notes and a list of the questions that we answer on our blog post page: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-help/ Useful Links Should you ask for a remark of yo...2021-02-161h 01My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Letters 2021 - what's new for GT students this year?Welcome to our IELTS letters 2021 episode! Every time one of my students emails me their IELTS results, the fist thing I ask them is "What questions did you have in the writing exam?" There are two reasons for this: First, it helps me understand if our students are performing better in some type of questions than others (so I can support future students better). Second, it allows me to build a bank of recent exam questions that I can give to my students to use for high-quality practice.This week, I updated my recent IELTS letters...2021-02-0958 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastThe Problem with the IELTS PPF Method!There is no doubt that Speaking Part Two can be challenging for many students. After all, talking continuously for 2 minutes is not something we do very often in every day life! However, is using the IELTS PPF method the best way to keep going until the examiner interrupts you? Nick and I think that it is definitely NOT for three reasons! You can read more about today's episode at:http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-ppf-method/ In this episode, we willexplain what the IELTS PPF method is give fou...2021-02-0245 minMy IELTS Classroom Podcast6 IELTS Essay Questions from 2021Yes, Nick and I are back to look at six more essay topics that have been reported from the IELTS tests in January 2021. We will breakdown each question to explain what makes it tricky and how you can approach it best. This is an interactive lesson, so please go to our episode page to read and generate ideas for each of the questions before you listen: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-essay-questions-2021/ In this episode, we will discuss the following questionsSome scientists think that computers will soon become more...2021-01-2649 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastOur IELTS Essay Band 7 ChecklistHappy new year! Today, Nick and I want to give everybody self-studying for the exam a head-start by sharing our IELTS Band 7 essay checklist. When you are learning to write IELTS essays, it's really important that you constantly check that your writing satisfies the IELTS Band Descriptors . If you can tick every box on the checklist then you will be very close to achieving a 7.0 for Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. In short, if you will have a high chance of acing the exam and moving...2021-01-0551 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastThe Best and Worst of IELTS 2020Hey! I think that we can all agree that IELTS 2020 has not been easy. COVID has meant that many of us have had to spend weeks or months indoors, with test centres around the world closing, university courses moving online, and future plans being put on hold as we all try to ride the storm into 2021. However, despite of the hardships of this year, there have been bright spots.This podcast has been one. It wouldn't exist if Nick and I hadn't had spare time on our hands during lockdown. So, join us today as Nick a...2020-12-2942 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastThe IELTS Christmas Quiz!Hey! The festive season is with us, and whether or not you are going home for Christmas or even celebrating at all, today, Nick and invite you to join us for three fun IELTS Christmas quizzes - we will practice some grammar, review some lexis and, most importantly, have some fun at the end of what has been a very long year!Plus, you can enter the My IELTS Classroom Quiz to win a free monthly subscription to the My IELTS Classroom Bronze Writing Package by emailing your answers to these three questions and emailing by...2020-12-2253 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Reading: Heading Matching QuestionsThe sad thing about headings match questions is that they are not only genuinely the most difficult type of question to answer in the reading test as they test you ability to summarise information, but they are made doubly-difficult by all of the poor advice given online about how to tackle them. In today's episode, Nick and I complete two IELTS headings matching questions (one GT and one academic) to show you the right way to approach these questions (and also to illustrate why they can be so difficult). This is an interactive lesson, so please do...2020-12-151h 02My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Listening Matching Questions Made Easy!The matching questions in the IELTS exam should be easy. I mean, you can see the answers – they are just sitting there in the box. So why is it so difficult to match them? Well, today Nick and I will explain by breaking down the two types of listening matching questions to show you how they work and why they can be so tricky (Spoiler - it is all about SYNONYMS!) This is an interactive episode so please have a pen and piece of paper ready so that you can join in the activities. You can see...2020-12-0855 minMy IELTS Classroom Podcast14 more IELTS myths bustedThere is so much misinformation online about the IELTS exam is that it can be hard for test-takers to know what is an IELTS myth and what is an IELTS fact. In one of our first episodes, Nick and I discussed 15 questions from our listeners that started with the expression "Is it true that..." and then we discussed which were correct and which were not. Today, we do the same with 14 more IELTS myths! confident about which IELTS rumours are true and which are pure invention! You can find the full episode notes...2020-12-0100 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastGenerating Ideas for your IELTS EssayOne of the main problems that students face when they start IELTS Writing is generating ideas for IELTS essays. Today, Nick and I look at one way that you should definitely NOT use to find ideas, and then look at two simple approaches that you should. You can read more about today's episodes at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/my-ielts-classro…for-ielts-essays/ In this episode, we will discusswhy relying on "model essays" for ideas is often a mistakehow you can use your life experience to come up with ideasthe top-down approach to i...2020-11-1700 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Speaking Part 3 Feedback from Two Former ExaminersLast week, we asked you to send us your responses to three IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions, - a lot of you did! Today, Nick and I will go through 5 responses to analyse what each student did best and what they should focus on to improve. Episode NotesIn last week's episode, we showed you how to respond well in IELTS Speaking Part 3. Today, we see if you can put that information into action by analysing five students responses. We coverWhy examples are not always the best way to support your answerHow...2020-11-1000 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Speaking Part 3In IELTS Speaking Part 3, the focus moves away from you to the world around you. This means that you must be able to speak about abstract topics, which is not easy even for high-level test takers. If you want to take part in next week's episode, you can record your answers to the IELTS Speaking Part 3 questions at the end of this blog post: : http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-speaking-part-3/ Episode NotesIn this episode, Nick and I explain how to approach these questions...2020-11-0300 minMy IELTS Classroom Podcast3 Common IELTS Grammar MistakesEpisode NotesI know, I know, I know - not everybody likes grammar! In fact, even Nick hated it when he first started teaching. The problem, though, is that 25% of your score for writing and listening will be awarded based on your sentence structures. There are many places where students can make errors in the writing test, but day upon day, Nick and I see the same 3 common IELTS mistakes again and again. What are they? Well, you will need to listen to find out! You can find the show notes for this episode at h...2020-10-2053 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastThe new My IELTS Classroom website is live!Today, we have a different type of episode! If you are looking for our usual informative lessons, then go back and have a listen to our back-catalogue as today Nick and I discuss the launch of the new My IELTS Classroom website. It has been a long six months preparing all of the new live lessons and getting the design right, so forgive us if we sound excited - this really is the biggest thing we have ever done and we can't wait for you to see it.in the episode, ee will talk about what is n...2020-10-1344 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastTaking IELTS letters to the next level!Do you know the difference between a good IELTS letter and a great one? The tone! Writers who are able to engage with the question and write IELTS letters that feels AUTHENTIC are those who walk away with a 7.5 or an 8.0 for General Training Writing Task One instead of a 6.5 or 6.0. You can find out more about today's lesson at http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-letters/ Episode NotesToday, Nick and I are going to focus on how you can analyse the prompt to make your formal and semi-formal le...2020-09-291h 01My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Success Story: AbdelazizHey! It’s my favourite type of podcast – the one where I get to sit down and talk to one of our students whose IELTS journey has come to an end. In fact, this week it was Nick who sat down with Abdelaziz to find out how he was able to pass IELTS first time with an overall score of 8.0 (including an 8.0 for writing!). If you are looking for inspiration, motivation, or just good advice about what you can do to reach your target score, then stop listening to me, and start listening to our lovely student, Abdelaziz, who is o...2020-09-2237 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastFive more IELTS Essay Topics 2020After the popularity of our first IELTS essay breakdown, Nick and I are back to look at five MORE essay topics from the 2020 Academic and General Training IELTS tests. This is an interactive lesson, so please go to our episode page to read and generate ideas for each of the questions before you listen: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-essay-topics-2020/ In this episode, we will discusswhy some tasks require topic-specific language to be tackled wellhow to best tackle 2-Part questions that ask for causes of a trend and if...2020-09-1551 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastUnlocking IELTS True False Not Given QuestionsTrue? False? Not given? Never have four small words caused so much pain for so many people! But, worry no more! Today, Nick and I will unlock the mysteries of IELTS True False Not Given Questions once and for all....This is an interactive lesson, so please download the test and questions here before you start the episode: https://tinyurl.com/y2z3rps9In this episode, we will:show you the difference between scanning keywords and control keywordsgo through the most common types of control words with...2020-09-081h 00My IELTS Classroom PodcastA guide to the IELTS computer delivered testIs the IELTS computer delivered test right for you? Well, that will depend a number of factor, some practical (like time and price) and some educational (like can you read in detail in a computer). But, don't worry - today Nick and I will take you on a full tour of the computer delivered test so that you can work out if you want to type your answers or stick to good old pen and pencil. You can read more about today's episodes at http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-computer-delivered-test/Episode notes...2020-08-181h 04My IELTS Classroom PodcastAre you ready for an IELTS essay correction service?I often receive emails like this: "Hey Shelly. I have just started my IELTS preparation. I wanted to know if you could mark an essay a say for me to help me find my mistakes". Guess what my answer always is? No! Find out why in today's episode! You can read more about today's episodes at http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-essay-correction-service/Episode notesPaying for an essay correction service can be a great part of your preparation for the IELTS writing exam, but marking should NOT be us...2020-08-0448 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Listening Part 1Most students think that IELTS Listening Part 1 is the easiest part of the test, but I disagree! I have seen many high-level student lose marks here, which can be a complete disaster if you are aiming for the highest band scores, like an 8.0 for CLB9. You can read more about today's episode at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-listening-part-1/ Episode NotesIn today's episode, Nick and I want to show you the 4 most common reasons why students make errors in this part of the test, and explain what you can do...2020-07-281h 08My IELTS Classroom PodcastShould you apply for an IELTS EOR?In today's episode, Nick and I have one goal - to help you decide whether or not an IELTS EOR (Evaluation of Results) is a good idea or not. There are a number of factors that you should consider before deciding to pay for your test to be re-marked by a senior examiner. Trust me, the last thing that you want to do is throw good money after bad. http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-eor/In this episode, we will answer the following questions:Do you want to pay up to...2020-07-2138 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Cue Card FeedbackToday, Nick and I give IELTS Cue Card Feedback to 8 of our listeners. We will highlight some common errors and give expected scores based on the recordings. This is a great episode for student who want to hear how the examiner analyses your Part 2 performance to give you a score. You can read more about today's episode at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-cue-card-feedback/ Episode notesLast week, I sent out a call on social media for our listeners to record themselves attempting three speaking part two questions. So to...2020-07-141h 07My IELTS Classroom PodcastUnderstanding the IELTS Speaking Band DescriptorsThe examiner will use the IELTS speaking band descriptors to give you a score in 4 areas: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. But, what exactly are they looking for in these areas? Today, Nick and I will use our experience as ex-examiners to interpret the band descriptors (I mean, what is a "pronunciation feature"?) and explain what we are looking for to give a 6, 7 or 8. You can read more about today's episode at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-speaking-band-descriptors/In this episode, we willgive a...2020-06-301h 09My IELTS Classroom Podcast30 Day IELTS Motivation Challenge!Hands up if you find it hard to motivate yourself to study 🤚 You are not alone! Almost every student I work with struggles at some point to find the energy and determination to hit the IELTS books. That's why today, Nick and I want to invite you to join out 30 Day IELTS Motivation Challenge to get you back on track and studying hard!You can read more about today's episode and find ideas for changes to make at: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-motivation-challenge/ Episode NotesIf you want to s...2020-06-2344 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastFive IELTS 2020 essay questions explained!Today, Nick and I look at five essay questions from the 2020 Academic and General Training IELTS tests. Why these five? Well, I think that they represent the most difficult questions reported to me by my students! This is an interactive lesson, so please go to our episode page to read and generate ideas for each of the questions before you listen: http://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-2020-essay-questions/Episode NotesWant to know how two IELTS teachers would unlock the most difficult IELTS essay questions of 2020? Well, you are...2020-06-1653 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Speaking Part One - Six Common MistakesAlthough the first part of the IELTS speaking test should be the easiest as you are asked questions all about yourself, you still want to make sure that you get off to a strong start. So, today, Nick and I look at six common errors that students make in IELTS Speaking Part 1 and how you can avoid them. You can find the full episode notes for this episode and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/Episode NotesWhile it's true that the examiner will...2020-06-0954 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastBONUS - How did Shelly and Nick become IELTS teachers?Hey! This is not a regular episode of My IELTS Classroom, so you won't find any advice about writing or practice activities for listening. No, today is something different. I thought it might be nice for Nick and I to have a chat about how we started teaching and what our experience has been until this point? Why? Well, it will give you a chance to get to know us better and to understand why we are qualified to lead you in your IELTS journey. It will also give you the chance to hear a natural English...2020-06-0545 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWhat makes a good IELTS teacher?Somebody stole my IELTS lessons! Over the last couple of years, I have noticed that teachers often take my ideas and introduce them into their own classes. Usually, I don't mind this, but last week I discovered that somebody was copying my content and presenting it as their own. This made me realise that I really need to teach my students how to know the difference between a good IELTS teacher and an average (or even poor) one. And guess what? That is exactly what Nick and I do in this episode! You can find the full episode notes...2020-06-0250 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Listening Part 3Many students find Part 3 of the IELTS listening test the most difficult. There are a number of reasons for this: there are more than two voices, the questions usually focus on the outcome of a discussion in which many views are offered, and you may also be asked to locate a person's feelings (and we all know that feelings are much harder to find than facts!) You can find the full episode notes for this episode and a transcript of the conversation at https://blog.myieltsclassroom.com/ielts-listening-part-3/Episode NotesIn to...2020-05-2647 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastWhy are so many students stuck at a 6.5 for IELTS writing?Today, Nick and I discuss one of the most important IELTS questions - why are so many students stuck at a 6.5 for IELTS writing? Is it because there is a conspiracy to trick test-takers, or are there other less sinister reasons? You can find the full episode notes and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/ Episode NotesFollowing on from our lesson last week, today we look at the most common IELTS myth - examiners are changing test-takers writing scores on purpose to prevent them getting...2020-05-191h 13My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS Indicator - the new online IELTS testIn April 2020, the new IELTS Indicator test went live. However, is this new online test from IELTS suitable for every test-taker? Definitely not! Today, Nick I explain exactly what you should consider before you apply for the test (and there is a lot!) You can find the full episode notes for this episode and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/Episode NotesIELTS tests are currently cancelled in almost every country in the world because of COVID19, which is causing problems for all IELTS test-takers...2020-05-1935 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS: Truth or Myth? 15 rumours about the IELTS exam bustedOne of the most difficult things for IELTS test-takers is knowing which information about the exam to trust. Sites like Facebook and YouTube are also full of "facts" that are just not true. So, in today's episode, Nick and I play a game of IELTS Truth or Myth! You can find the full episode notes at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/ Episode NotesEvery week, I get dozens of comments on my Facebook page from students who have read a "fact" about the IELTS test online that has confused (or...2020-05-1258 minMy IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS 101: Introduction to the IELTS Writing TestIn the final episode of our IELTS 101 series, Nick and I introduce to the IELTS writing test (which is our favourite part of the test!). You can find the full episode notes for this episode and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/ Episode NotesThere is so much to say about IELTS writing that it was hard for Nick and I to stick to the basics today, but I think that we did a great job of including all the information you need for a broad overview...2020-05-051h 07My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS 101: Introduction to the IELTS Reading TestIf you are worried about IELTS reading, then you are in the right place! Today, Nick and I will tell you everything you need to start preparing for the IELTS reading test. This is the fourth episode of our IELTS 101 series and can find the full episode notes and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/ Episode NotesYes, it is time to look at IELTS reading - the first of the two tests that are different for Academic and General Training students. Today, Nick and I will...2020-05-041h 00My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS 101: Introduction to the IELTS Listening TestToday, Nick and I introduce you to all aspects of the IELTS listening test. This is the third episode in our IELTS 101 series and you can find the full episode notes and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/ Episode NotesMany students find that listening is the easiest of the four tests, but it can still definitely be very tricky if you don't prepare well. As usual in our 101 series, Nick and I start the episode by giving you some basic facts about the IELTS listening test...2020-05-031h 00My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS 101: Introduction to the IELTS Speaking TestIn the second episode of our IELTS 101 series, Nick and I introduce you to the IELTS speaking test. If you are just starting your IELTS preparation, then this is a great chance to understand what happens in each part of the test and what the examiner is looking for in your performance You can find the full episode notes for this episode and a transcript of the conversation at http://podcast.myieltsclassroom.com/ Episode NotesIn this episode, Nick and I will start by taking you through...2020-05-0241 min
My IELTS Classroom PodcastIELTS 101: Introduction to the IELTS examWelcome 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 NotesThe world of IELTS can...2020-05-0140 min