The Best IELTS Podcast

Informal vs Formal Language for IELTS Letters

Struggling to hit the right tone in your IELTS letters? Whether you’re writing to a friend or a company, knowing the difference between formal and informal language is crucial to scoring well. In this episode, our hosts break down how to recognise the type of letter you’re being asked to write and the differences in the language needed for each.

Essential IELTS Environment Vocabulary

Struggling with environmental vocabulary for the IELTS exam? Our latest episode is here to help! We dive deep into key environmental terms and phrases you need to know, especially for the speaking and writing sections. From sustainability to climate change, this episode will give you the confidence to discuss global issues with precision and ease.

Essential IELTS Information Technology Vocabulary

Tune in to our latest episode "Useful IELTS IT Vocabulary" We’ll walk you through key tech-related terms and phrases that often appear in the exam.  Learn how to confidently discuss topics like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and the digital divide while avoiding common vocabulary mistakes. If you want to impress examiners, this episode is a must-listen.

25 IELTS Listening Tips You Need to Know!

Want to boost your IELTS listening score? Tune in to our latest episode, "25 IELTS Listening Tips You Need to Know!" We break down the best strategies to help you stay focused, catch key details, and avoid common mistakes. From improving your note-taking skills to predicting answers like a pro, these tips will give you the edge you need on test day.  🎧🚀 

Essential Health, Diet and Fitness Vocabulary for IELTS

Struggling with IELTS topics about health, diet, and fitness? We’ve got you covered! In our latest podcast episode, we’ll teach you the essential vocabulary you need to shine in IELTS. Learn advanced terms, how to use these words naturally and sound confident and fluent when discussing health-related topics. It's based on IELTS buddy's vocabulary lists. 

How to Prepare for IELTS

Preparing for the IELTS can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to guide you every step of the way! In our latest podcast episode, How to Prepare for IELTS, we’ll show you how to create a winning game plan for IELTS success with tips on how to structure your study schedule for maximum efficiency. It's based on this IELTS buddy article: "How to Prepare for IELTS."

Essential IELTS Education Vocabulary

Are you preparing for the IELTS and looking to elevate your vocabulary skills? Tune in to our latest podcast episode, where we dive into essential IELTS education vocabulary! Perfect for both Academic and General Training candidates, this episode is packed with key vocabulary, definitions and  examples. It's drawn from this IELTS buddy education vocabulary list. 

When to use "Would" in IELTS Speaking Part 2

More hot tips from our podcast hosts as they discuss how you should use "would" when you are asked to describe hypothetical situations in IELTS speaking part 2. They give example cue cards using 'would' type questions and discuss sample answers. It's based on this IELTS buddy article - '"Would" for Hypothetical Situations in IELTS Speaking'.

Essential IELTS Work Vocabulary

The hosts discuss essential vocabulary for speaking about work topics or work type essays. They explain words such as probation period, colleague, internship, redundancy, and shift, and give example sentences. The words are from IELTS buddy's Work Vocabulary Article. 

The Marking Criteria and Key Tips to Improve Task 2 Essays

Struggling to improve your IELTS Task 2 essays? In this episode, we dive deep into the marking criteria that can make or break your score: Task Response, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy. We show how this is tied to improving your score and ensuring you write the best essay you can!