Episodes
In this episode, Eliot and Naomi talk about how to understand and respond to an IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 essay question. They'll cover: writing task 2 requirements and different ways you can write responses to three Task 2 Agree-Disagree example questions. Episode resources and links: https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-writing-task-2-complete-guide/ https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-agree-disagree-questions/ Use coupon code ieltspodcast to save 20% at ielts.magoosh.com
Published 01/14/19
In this episode, Eliot and Naomi talk about a very important IELTS Writing skill: sentence construction. They'll cover powerful sentence patterns and how you can use them to improve your writing. Episode resources and links: https://magoosh.com/ielts/useful-sentence-patterns-ielts-writing/
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Published 01/07/19
In this episode, Eliot and Naomi talk about IELTS Speaking. They'll cover: what makes IELTS Speaking so different, all three parts of the IELTS Speaking section and IELTS Speaking scoring categories.
Episode resources and links: https://magoosh.com/ielts/complete-guide-ielts-speaking
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Published 12/10/18
In this episode, Eliot and Naomi talk about IELTS practice tests. They'll cover: why it’s important to study for the IELTS using practice tests, tips on where to find high-quality IELTS practice tests online and how you can use practice tests as part of your IELTS study routine. Episode resources and links: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-practice-test-pdf
http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare-test/free-practice-tests
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Published 12/03/18
In this episode, Eliot and Naomi talk about how to study for the IELTS in one month. They'll cover: what you should study, how much time you should spend studying and our 1-month study plan.
Episode resources and links:
https://magoosh.com/ielts/one-month-study-schedule-academic-ielts/
https://ielts.magoosh.com/flashcards/vocabulary
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Published 11/26/18
In this episode Eliot and Naomi talk about how to prepare for the Academic IELTS Writing Task 2. They'll cover: organization, structure, tone, example questions, scoring.
Episode resources and links:
https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-writing-task-2-complete-guide
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Published 11/19/18
In this episode we’re going to talk about requesting an IELTS rescore. Eliot and I discuss
-the rescore process
-why you might (or might not) want a rescore
-your chances of success
Episode resources and links:
https://magoosh.com/ielts/how-to-contest-your-ielts-score/
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Published 11/12/18
In this episode, you’re going to learn about the IELTS Reading Section,. We'll cover:
-Four important Academic IELTS Reading strategies
-The difference between the Academic and the General Training IELTS
-Tips for the Academic Reading IELTS
-What types of questions will be on the test
Episode resources and links:
https://magoosh.com/ielts/free-ielts-practice-test/
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Published 11/05/18
In this episode we cover:
-how to prepare for the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
-what exactly you’ll be asked to do for the Task 1 section of the Academic IELTS.
-tips on how to analyze the Task 1 visuals
- a step-by-step breakdown of how to write a strong Task 1 response
Episode resources and links:
https://magoosh.com/ielts/complete-guide-ielts-writing-task-1/
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Published 10/29/18
In this episode, you’re going to learn all about IELTS band scores, including
-how the scores are calculated
-what’s considered a “good” score
-what the different band scores mean
-what IELTS score you should aim for
Episode resources and links:
https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-writing/
https://magoosh.com/ielts/complete-guide-ielts-reading/
https://magoosh.com/ielts/what-is-a-good-ielts-score/
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Published 10/22/18
Eliot answers questions about taking the IELTS: What is test day like?
How can I improve my writing band score? How can I be more confident during the IELTS speaking test?
Resources:
1) https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/2018-01/IELTS_task_1_Writing_band_descriptors.pdf
2) https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/2018-01/IELTS_task_2_Writing_band_descriptors.pdf
3) https://ielts.magoosh.com/speaking-topics
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Published 07/14/18
In this episode, Michael from MyHappyEnglish.com answers our students' most pressing English language learning questions.
-What are the best ways to improve your English vocabulary?
-How can you be braver when it comes to speaking English?
-How can you improve your English fluency?
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Published 07/05/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, your teacher Eliot Friesen explains how to use four words all related to hometown: downtown, rural, outskirts, and suburb.
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 06/05/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, your teacher Eliot Friesen explains how to use four words all related to free time: Hobby, Pastime, Collect, and Outing.
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 05/29/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, your teacher Eliot Friesen explains how to use four words all related to school: Institute, Tutorial, Office Hours, and Course.
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 05/22/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, your teacher Eliot Friesen explains how to use four words all related to family: Spouse, In-Laws, Sibling, and Sibling Rivalry.
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 05/15/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, your teacher Eliot Friesen explains how to use four words all related to work: Career, Salary, Shift, and Manual Labour.
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 05/08/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, you'll hear dialogue containing 4 IELTS vocabulary words related to travel: Accommodation, Transport, Attractions, and High Rise.
Listen to episode 5 first for word definitions: https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-podcast/#5
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 05/01/18
In this episode, you'll hear dialogue containing 4 IELTS vocabulary words related to technology: Device, Mobile, Innovation, and Revolutionize
First, listen to episode 4 for word definitions: https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-podcast/#4
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 04/24/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, you'll hear dialogue containing 4 IELTS vocabulary words related to weather: chilly, balmy, muggy, and sleet
Listen to episode 3 first for word definitions: https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-podcast/#3
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 04/17/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, you'll hear dialogue containing 4 IELTS vocabulary words related to the environment: Pollution, Erosion, Emissions, and Sustainable
Listen to episode 2 first for word definitions: https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-podcast/#2
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 04/10/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, you'll hear dialogue containing 4 IELTS vocabulary words related to information: Interpret, Assume, Perceive, React
Listen to episode 1 first for word definitions: https://magoosh.com/ielts/ielts-podcast/#1
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 04/03/18
In this episode of the Magoosh IELTS podcast, your teacher Eliot Friesen explains how to use four words all related to travel: Accommodation, Transport, Attractions, High Rise
Download your complete list of vocab words here: https://ielts.magoosh.com/ielts-vocabulary-pdf-podcast
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Published 01/23/18