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Useful 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."

Useful 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'.

Useful IELTS Work Vocabulary

The hosts discuss useful vocabulary that could be used 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! 

What to do the night before the IELTS test?

Feeling the pre-test jitters before your IELTS exam? Tune in to "What to do the night before the IELTS test"—your ultimate guide to staying calm, focused, and ready to ace the big day! Don’t let nerves hold you back. Prepare smarter, sleep better, and walk into your IELTS test feeling unstoppable.

Useful IELTS Crime Vocabulary

The hosts discuss useful vocabulary that could be used for speaking about crime topics or crime type essays. They explain words such as legislation, probation, offender, community service, and give example sentences. The words are from IELTS buddy's Crime Vocabulary Article. 

IELTS vs TOEFL: Which is easier?

Are you gearing up for an English proficiency exam but unsure whether to choose IELTS or TOEFL? 🤔 This week on our podcast, we dive into the ultimate debate: Which test is easier? Join us as we break down the structure and format of each test, key differences in writing, reading, listening, and speaking sections and tips to choose the right exam for your goals.

Structure of the IELTS Speaking Test

In this podcast, our hosts discuss the structure of the IELTS speaking test, guiding you through each of the three parts, the types of questions you will get and tips for successfully tackling each part to get that high score!