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In this episode, I sit down with one of my start students, Gabriela from Brazil.  She talks about her experience taking the exam and shares some of her best tips. Episode Links The Writing & Speaking Experience Course https://www.kristinespinar.com/experience Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I give some language tips for giving your opinion on your writing and speaking tasks. Episode Links Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Ok, so today we are going to go behind the scenes and look at what you need to do to assess your own learning needs.  If you don’t do this, you are going to miss out on maximizing your IELTS study plan because you won’t be able to target the areas to work on and you’ll slow down your process. Let’s jump in! Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

I had a podcast listener reach out to me a few weeks ago.  He had prepared for IELTS on his own and using my podcast and wanted to share some tips with my audience.  I thought this was such a fun thing to do, so I invited him on to the podcast. Episode Links IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

One trick I teach my students is to really work on support.  This will help you get a 7 in both writing and speaking.  To do this really well, you have to know how to talk about facts and stats.  So, this week on the podcast, I give some of my favorite tips for adding support to help you inch up to a 7 band score in IELTS writing and speaking skills. Episode Links Download the free IELTS writing & speaking study plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Listen to episode 64 about trends Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

“I brainstorm but then when I’m writing, I start to have different ideas coming from different parts of my mind and then I start to mix things up.  When I start to mix things up, I lose control and when I lose control, I write, write, write and then I run out of time and I haven’t said what I want to say and I don’t have time to check my essay and I start to freak out. “ This is how one of my students explained the experience of sitting down to write the IELTS essay.  Can you relate?  This week, we discuss how to avoid this feeling of being all mixed up when it comes to the IELTS essay. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I talk about my podcast journey as well as your IELTS journey. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I answer a follower's question and show you how it can help you improve your score and your vocabulary. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I look at the questions you are asking and the questions you SHOULD be asking when it comes to your IELTS prep. The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/experience Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

I'm doing a quick bonus episode because I had SOOOO many listeners asking for some examples of how vocabulary can level up your IELTS speaking response. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/experience Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Often I hear students give me a lot of reasons about why they aren’t ready to start preparing for IELTS. I actually have a lot of followers that I think, know they need to prepare for IELTS, but aren’t actually doing it yet. It’s like they are pre-preparing, but with no goal in mind.  Let's dive into what's behind that today. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/experience Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

This has been a crazy year.  More anxiety than usual.  I can only imagine how I would feel if I had to prepare for an important exam that had the potential to change my life. For this reason, I wanted to talk about what you might be feeling right now in regards to your IELTS prep. Episode Links Free IELTS Writing & Speaking Masterclass https://www.kristinespinar.com/live Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond

One of the most important things to understand about the IELTS speaking (and writing ) test, is that you are essentially being asking to give your opinion...but in an academic way.  Does this mean you can lie on the IELTS exam when giving your opinion? Short answer >> yes.  But, I believe there is a better way.   Listen to this week’s episode to get my best tips on this topic. Episode Links Free Live IELTS Writing & Speaking Masterclass https://www.kristinespinar.com/live Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

I feel that every stage in life has a word that you can attach to it. So today, since I’m your host, I’m going to tell you one of my most important words and why it has been so important to me in my life.    I thought I’d share something about my life, so you know more about me.  And this week, there will DEFINITELY be some surprises!!! Episode Links Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

What would you say is your biggest issue when it comes to writing your IELTS essay?  You might say it’s something like not having the right ideas, running out of time, or you just plain don’t know.  But I would argue it’s something else, and you may be surprised by what that is. Episode Links IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In English, we have a limited range of structures that we use in reference to sentence structure - not grammar.  These sentence structures are basically the only way you should be writing sentences in English and especially for the IELTS essay. In this week’s podcast episode, we are going to dive into one specific part of those structures, and I’m sure this is something that will immediately transform your writing. Episode Links Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Episode 26 Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

One of the most important things I’ve learned over the years is about how to strive for excellence.  This year I made 3 big changes in my coaching which I think really helped my students.  I talk about these 3 changes in this episode, and I think there will be a few surprises for you. Episode Links: Immigrant of Toronto Podcast Guest Episode (with me) https://www.immigrantsoftoronto.com/ep-51-improve-your-ielts-score-with-kristin-espinar/ Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I discuss the common situation of feeling overwhelmed by your daily life commitments and the need to make time for significant IELTS preparation. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/experience Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I give a bonus tip about helping examiners understand your ideas more clearly on your IELTS speaking tasks. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/experience Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I discuss challenges that students feel when they hear "you are not ready" from teachers and other mentors in their life. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/experience Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Happy New Year's Eve! I wanted to give you a special episode to end the year and get us off to the right track for 2021. I thought this little pronunciation would be helpful for you. So let’s talk today about the schwa. Episode Links Free Live IELTS Writing & Speaking Masterclass https://www.kristinespinar.com/live Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Last week we talked about what score you would get on the IELTS writing tasks, so today let’s talk about the IELTS speaking tasks. This week I also talk about some of the most common mistakes and areas of frustration I see my students having. Episode Links Free Live IELTS Writing & Speaking Masterclass https://www.kristinespinar.com/live Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this episode, I talk about two techniques I use with my students to help them get a 7+ band score in IELTS writing. In this episode, I take time to answer student questions about IELTS speaking tasks. https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Send your questions that you would like answered on the podcast to: pr.activateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I take time to answer student questions about IELTS speaking tasks. https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/blog/IELTS-speaking-topics-with-answers Send your questions that you would like answered on the podcast to: pr.activateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I talk about dealing with failure and success in your IELTS preparation. https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Send your questions that you would like answered on the podcast to: pr.activateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I answer student questions about IELTS writing tasks. Episode Links https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/apply https://activateyourielts.libsyn.com/episode-63-writing-task-1-academic-graphs Send your questions that you would like answered on the podcast to: pr.activateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I look at one of the most common errors I see in IELTS writing. Episode Links https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Send your questions that you would like answered on the podcast to: pr.activateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I look at negative language learning experiences and what to look for in a good teacher. Episode Links Learn about me Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I show you a technique for adding complexity to your ideas for both your IELTS writing and speaking tasks. Enrollment for my signature group coaching program is closing, enroll today! Episode Links The IELTS Writing and Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/join Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5 

In this episode, I interview one of my star students to discuss how she improved by one full band score in just a few weeks. Enrollment for my signature IELTS group coaching program, The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience, is now open.   Join here https://www.kristinespinar.com/join Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In today's episode, I take a student suggestion by making a helpful list of the most commonly overused basic words in IELTS essays, and then revamp them. My new group coaching program is open, The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience. Join here https://www.kristinespinar.com/join Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, we look at 4 incredible 7+ band score stories and look at the tips we can take away from their stories to help you prepare for the IELTS exam to get the same results. My IELTS Group Coaching Enrollment is now open for a limited time. Join with the link below. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/join Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, we look at two important beliefs that you need to examine in order to really be successful in your IELTS prep, especially for your writing and speaking skills.  Don't forget to sign up for my free masterclass to learn even more. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Masterclass https://www.kristinespinar.com/learn Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I talk about one thing that I see people saying NOT to do, but that you SHOULD be doing.  Don't forget to sign up for my free IELTS writing and speaking masterclass to dive even deeper into these tips. Episode Links The IELTS Writing & Speaking Masterclass https://www.kristinespinar.com/learn Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I talk about how to get started with your first IELTS essay.  Don't miss my upcoming free masterclass on IELTS writing and speaking skills and join with the link below. Episode Links IELTS Writing & Speaking Masterclass https://www.kristinespinar.com/learn Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, we talk about why you should get started on your IELTS prep now and I give you a quick guide on how to do that.  Don't forget to download the free study plan. Episode Links Download the IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/activateyourieltspodcast Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I interview Tahmina Watson who is an immigration lawyer in Seattle Washington.  We discuss the immigration situation for international students and others who want to immigrate to the US in 2020 and 2021. Episode Links IELTS Writing & Speaking Study Plan https://www.kristinespinar.com/study-plan Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/activateyourieltspodcast Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I look at the 4 factors why you are getting stuck at a 6.5 in IELTS writing. Episode links Join the Free 3 Day IELTS Vocabulary Challenge www.kristinespinar.com/challenge Join the Activate Your IELTS Fan Club (The Inner Circle) https://www.patreon.com/activateyourieltspodcast Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I share a little trick I teach my students for adding impact to their IELTS writing and speaking tasks. Episode Notes Join the IELTS Vocabulary Challenge www.kristinespinar.com/challenge   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I talk about how to make an IELTS preparation plan that works. Join me this Thursday at 9:30am EST to review a special visual I made for you to understand this more. Episode Links: Livestream Links YouTube:  FB Live:  Periscope Live:  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I discuss the 4 shared values that my students and I have in common.  These four characteristics tend to lead to success but can have a few pitfalls. his week my new program, The IELTS Speaking Toolkit is closing and if you join today you get these awesome bonuses: The IELTS Vocabulary Swipe File (my secret expressions) $47 value The IELTS Speaking Prompt Vault 360 Prompts for practice $37 value If you join the VIP program you get this bonus: A Free Grammar Diagnostic $47 value Level Up Your English Roadmap $47 value Episode Links The IELTS Speaking Toolkit Livestream Links YouTube:  FB Live:  Periscope Live:   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this episode, I talk about a common feeling that many students have, which is feeling stressed that there isn't enough time to prepare for the IELTS exam. This week my new program, The IELTS Speaking Toolkit is closing and if you join today you get these awesome bonuses: The IELTS Vocabulary Swipe File (my secret expressions) $47 value The IELTS Speaking Prompt Vault 360 Prompts for practice $37 value If you join the VIP program you get this bonus: A Free Grammar Diagnostic $47 value Level Up Your English Roadmap $47 value Episode Links The IELTS Speaking Toolkit Livestream Links YouTube:  FB Live:  Periscope Live:  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this bonus episode, I take time to answer the most common questions I get about the IELTS speaking exam. If you've got more, join my weekly Livestream to ask me live!! This week my new program, The IELTS Speaking Toolkit opens and if you join today you get these awesome bonuses: The IELTS Vocabulary Swipe File (my secret expressions) $47 value The IELTS Speaking Prompt Vault 360 Prompts for practice $37 value If you enroll TODAY only you will get access to the 4-week Saturday Express IELTS Speaking Club (10 am EST Saturdays) $97 value If you join the VIP program you get this bonus: A Free Grammar Diagnostic $47 value Level Up Your English Roadmap $47 value Episode Links The IELTS Speaking Toolkit Livestream Links YouTube:  FB Live:  Periscope Live:  Podcast Episode: How Can I Improve from a 5.5 to a 7? Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I break down what examiners are really looking for in an IELTS speaking response. Episode Links: Free 3 Essential Steps to Mastering IELTS Speaking Skills or go to: http://kristinespinar.com/ielts Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5    

I've got a special treat for listeners this week!  I sat down with Erica Abbett, an academic vocabulary expert for SAT exams who has just written an exam preparation book in the form of a story.  Erica has such a fascinating take on learning academic vocabulary that I thought my listeners would absolutely love to hear what she has to say.  So what are you waiting for, dig in! Episode Links IELTS Academic Vocabulary Freebie Leave a review >>> Get a free training Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this week's episode, I talk about how to manage your time in a way that will help reduce the feelings of stress, overwhelm, and panic when it comes to adding IELTS preparation to your busy schedule. Episode Links Leave a Review >>> Get a Free Training Leave a positive review and receive a free training on an IELTS grammar structure that will instantly boost your grammatical range and accuracy score. Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this very special episode, I sit down with a student of mind to discuss how he improved his IELTS writing skills by a full band score in just a matter of weeks.   Enroll in The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience https://www.kristinespinar.com/ieltscourse   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this special bonus episode, I sit down with a student of mine, Denis from Macau, to talk about the benefits of using authentic texts in your IELTS preparation. Episode Links Learn My 3 Secrets to IELTS Writing Success Free Masterclass Enroll in The IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this first episode of a three-part series on the top 3 mistakes you are making in your IELTS preparation, I talk about the importance of feedback with a special guest, IELTS candidate and fitness influencer, Amer Shboul. Episode Links Learn My 3 Secrets to IELTS Writing Success (Free Masterclass) FitbyAmer (Instagram) FitHit (Fitness App) Fit By Amer Youtube  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I discuss how motivation and determination + taking action can get you to your goals this year. Episode Links The IELTS Writing and Speaking Preparation Plan Freebie The IELTS Writing and Speaking Experience Waitlist Transcript Jean Carlos Episode Survey Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to:teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I go over a simple technique that I use with students in my private coaching to help them immediately begin to improve their academic vocabulary. Episode Links Freebie IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience Waitlist  Transcript  Thesaurus Win a chance for a free video consultation on your IELTS writing and speaking skills by completing the survey below. Survey Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to:teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I rebroadcast I live session I did going over the different ways to prepare for the IELTS exam and whether you should do self-study, take a writing correction service or join a group or class.  I also take some time to answer listener questions. The IELTS Writing & Speaking Preparation Plan Freebie IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience Waitlisthttps://www.kristinespinar.com/The-IELTS-Writing-and-Speaking-Experience-Waitlist Survey Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to:teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I sat down with one of my private coaching students, Jean Carlos to discuss the major success he had in preparing for the IELTS exam.  What was special about Jean Carlos was that he created a 3-month intensive study plan what was demanding and comprehensive. In fact, this was no small task to achieve, but guess what.  He stuck with it and got some amazing results in just 3 months. He improved: from a 5 to a 6.5 in writing and speaking from a 5 to a 8 in listening from a 5 to a 8.5 in reading Wow!  Join us to hear how he did it and get some tips for creating YOUR study plan. Episode Links IELTS Writing & Speaking Preparation Freebie IWSPE Waitlist Survey Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to:teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Are you treating your IELTS preparation like a project or like an afterthought? If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you are probably on the wrong track. One major mistake the students make, is not taking their IELTS exam preparation seriously enough, and they do that by not taking the time to add a clear structure and strategy to their preparation. I saw so many students feeling lost on how exactly to begin their preparation for their IELTS tasks, especially their IELTS writing and speaking tasks, that I decided to make a special IELTS Writing and Speaking Preparation Plan and podcast episode on the topic. Episode Links IELTS Writing & Speaking Preparation Freebie IELTS Writing & Speaking Experience Waitlist Transcript Survey Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to:teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

This week, in the United States, is a special week- Thanksgiving!  To celebrate I decided to craft a special IELTS vocabulary list for you related to the topic of gratefulness and being thankful.  Listen to the episode, download the free vocabulary and speaking task 2 freebie and make sure to sign up for this week's free live training. Episode Links IELTS Speaking Task 2 Template Freebie Free Live Training Registration IELTS Writing and Speaking Digital Course Waitlist Transcript Survey Link Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to: teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I answer a student question about IELTS writing.  In fact, in my research I discovered that most IELTS candidates get a 5.5 in both writing and speaking on their first attempt, which sort of does translate to a type of failure.  Listen as I answer this question, and make sure to download the IELTS marking criteria for this freebie. Episode Links IELTS Marking Criteria Freebie IELTS Writing Correction Service IELTS Writing and Speaking Digital Course Waitlist BICS and CALP Transcript Survey Link: http://survey.libsyn.com/activateyourielts Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to: teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

A few weeks ago I talked about how a lot of people forget to prepare adequately for task 1.  This is a mistake, you don’t want to set yourself up for failure and this is an easy task to prepare for but it DOES take some time.  So let me give you my tips for getting your task 1 preparation plan together. Episode Links IELTS Freebie: Writing Task 1 Project Plan (General Training) IELTS Writing Correction Service  IELTS Writing and Speaking Digital Course Waitlist Survey Link: http://survey.libsyn.com/activateyourielts Transcript Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to: teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Soo…...one of the biggest errors that I normally see in student academic writing is the comma splice...The dreaded comma splice!!  So you probably don’t even know what that means, but it’s likely you are making this mistake and it’s definitely dragging your writing down. Episode Links Freebie: Fix the Comma Splice IELTS Writing and Speaking Experience Waitlist Compound, Complex, Simple Sentence Episode Facebook Group Instagram Survey Link: http://survey.libsyn.com/activateyourielts Instructions: Click the survey link above and complete.  Take a screenshot of completed survey and send to: teamactivateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this episode, I look at some key vocabulary that you can use to describe graphs in IELTS writing.  I also provide a free PDF to help you with your IELTS preparation practice. Episode Links IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic Training Vocabulary Freebie Link IELTS Coaching Link Transcript link  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I show students how to develop their writing in an effort to make it more effective.  One way to do this is to learn how to start using concrete rather than vague language. Here I give 3 quick tips to instantly improve your writing. Freebie link IELTS coaching link Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this episode, I highlight three areas of difficulty that students have with fluency in speaking. These areas are using pauses, hesitations, and fillers in their speech. I discuss what the issues are, why people have them and how they can improve them. Episode Links Freebie Link Survey Link  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

This week I wanted to get into a topic that I see students struggling with in the essays that they send me and that is, using the passive voice in writing.  Some students generally overuse this point because they think it makes their writing more formal and academic, but the truth is it doesn't have that effect.  Listen to the full episode to learn what you shouldn't do and why and when you can use the passive voice. Episode Links Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/essentialielts/ Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

  A few weeks ago I ran a free IELTS Writing Masterclass.  I got several hundred attendees and they all had a ton of questions!  I decided to take some of the most pertinent questions and answer them in this podcast.  Here are some of the questions I answer: How do I improve my vocabulary skills? Should I know beforehand the theme of the text IELTS will provide me? How do I count words while writing? Should I use contractions when writing? When the test asks to give some examples, and you give only one, do they mark down? If I have an 8.5 speaking, but a 7 in writing, how can I get to a 7.5 or 8 in writing? I'd like to ask you how to improve from 6 to 6.5 in the writing part. I can't think of ideas How do I improve my reading writing and listening? My biggest problem in writing is organizing  We also tend to struggle with idea connectors. How do we deal with them? I have issues with ideas, finish on time and grammatical level Episode Links IELTS Podcast Guide Freebie IELTS Coaching 10 Step Guide to the IELTS Exam   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I answer a listener/student question.  Jijo is a long time listener who always has great questions for me.  In my facebook group a few weeks ago he asked me, "Is it possible to go from a 5.5 to a 7+ band score?"  I wanted to give a long response so I took some time to create this podcast.  Well Jijo, the answer is yes!  Definitely, and it's possible to do it in a short period of time. Episode Links IELTS Writing Masterclass (free)  10 Step Guide to the IELTS Exam Listen to Student Advice: Yerke   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Many times I see students who are wondering if they should take the IELTS exam or the TOEFL exam. This actually depends on a lot of different things. If you are trying to decide which one to take you should consider the following things. What are your future goals? Where do you want to be and what do you want to be doing? How is your English level? Are you an academic expert or do you need some more work? (Hint TOEFL is super academic) What institution or program do you want to gain entry to? What are their requirements? In this episode, I dive deep into the differences between the two tests and look at which one you should take and why. Episode Links IELTS or TOEFL Freebie with episode links Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode, I talk about my own language learning journey and how I began teaching IELTS.  I discuss the difficulties one has in living abroad and learning a language in addition to how my experience as an English language teacher as well as my education in Applied Linguistics has affected how I view language and how it helps me help my students.   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

Over the past year, I've been working more deeply on meeting my student's needs.  One repeated need that I see from students time and time again is the need on how to get organized and structured in your IELTS preparation.  In order to help students solve this problem, I created a free mini-course dedicated to this called the 10 Step Guide to the IELTS exam.  In this episode, I briefly run through the different areas new students need to look at in their exam preparation, but I dive much deeper into it in my free 21-day course. Episode Links Facebook Group 10 Step Guide to the IELTS Exam What Are the Best Books for IELTS Preparation?   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this episode, I begin to look at how your first language affects your writing. I discuss why this happens and some techniques you can use for improving it.  Episode Links Apply for the eBook Launch Team Submit a Question to the Podcast  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode I take the time to answer student questions about the IELTS exam.  These are a few very specific questions that some of my current students in my IELTS Writing and Speaking Video Course have been asking me.  I thought this would be a really great way to help all my other listening students as well because you might be having the same type of questions.  Remember if you have a specific question you would like to ask you can submit the question with the link below. Episode Links Submit a Question to the Podcast:  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this weeks episode I answer a listener question about How to Speak English perfectly.  I talk about why it's not important to be absolutely perfect in your speech and what you can do to improve it.   Episode Links IELTS Video Course Promo Code: Podcastlistener Speaking Games:  Speaking Resources:  IELTS Writing Challenge: IELTS Speaking Challenge: Tongue Twisters for ESL Students: Submit a Question to the Podcast:  Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode I review the computer-based exam.  I look at what is the same and what is different, whether you should do it or not, and what the benefits and disadvantages are. Episode Links IELTS Writing and Speaking Video Course https://www.activateyourielts.com/ielts-writing-and-speaking-video-co Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this episode I breakdown the grammatical range and accuracy area of the marking criteria for both writing and speaking tasks, then I show you how you can apply grammar to speaking task 2 so that you are able to get a good score in this area of the IELTS exam. Writing Task 2 Prompt in the Episode: Prompt: Describe and unhealthy habit you had in the past You should say: What the habit was Why you quit How you quit How your life has benefited from this Example Response One unhealthy habit that I had in the past was smoking.  I used to smoke between the ages of 16 and 29. I finally quit for good when I was 29, although I had attempted to quit several times in the past before that. It was always a struggle to quit but I found it was more of struggle to never pick up a cigarette again.  I would quit and go for long periods without smoking, maybe even up to two years, and then I would always think that I could have just one cigarette again and give in. This of course wasn’t the case and I always became addicted right away. I finally chose to quit because it was so unhealthy.  After having quit several times I could see the positive benefits quitting had on my health and it always made me feel terrible to quit.  I always quit by using simply will power and knowledge. I knew that after three days I wasn’t physically addicted any more and it was all mental.  So I would just tell myself I didn’t need one, even though I was really craving them, and pretty quickly I would start to believe it! My life has been great since then.  I met my husband soon after I quit and he absolutely hates smokers, so it’s a good thing I wasn’t smoking then.  I also have a family now and it’s nice knowing that I won’t get cancer or get sick from smoking, I need to be around for my children.  In general I feel much better and I can take up any sport or new activity without feeling ill. Overall, it’s been one of the best things I’ve done in my life.   Episode Notes: 3 Day IELTS Writing Challenge  Email: Activateyourielts@gmail.com Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5

In this episode I continue my interview discussion with my student Yerke about his experiences studying English, preparing for the IELTS exam and the recommendations that he gives for other students preparing for the exam.  We discuss organizing our writing, marking criteria, writing correction, vocabulary tips Episode Links: IELTS Video Course      Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this episode I spent time with one of my students, Yerke from Kazakhstan.  Yerke is an example of a very hardworking student who is very dedicated to getting a great score on the IELTS exam.  He had taken the exam a few times and came to my course to get extra help in improving his writing and speaking skills.  In this episode we discuss his recommendations for students on how to study as well as discuss different activities that we did in the course in order to develop student’s speaking and writing skills. Episode Notes IELTS Live Writing and Speaking Course: IELTS Video Course Survey:  IELTS Recommended Resources:   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

In this bonus episode I give information on how to join the Free 3 Day IELTS Speaking Challenge.  This is a free challenge that starts on January 26th and consists of three days of videos, tasks and group feedback.  In this episode I also give some extra tips on how to improve your speaking pronunciation using minimal pairs. 3 Day IELTS Speaking Challenge   Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5    

Welcome to Season 2 of Activate Your IELTS: Be Determined!  In this episode we will discuss different types of sentence structures.  Being able to use a variety of sentence structures is very important when it comes to doing well on IELTS writing tasks.  You really need to be able to use simple structures as well as more complex structures do demonstrate your strengths and abilities in English.  In this episode I will look at some simple rules to help you learn how to write simple sentences, compound sentences, and complex sentences in English. I also wanted to help students who are getting started with the IELTS exam.  In the links below I have provided a link to the 10 Step Guide to the IELTS exam to help you get started but I have also created a Recommended Resources page to help students who are wondering what study books will help them get started.  Make sure to check out this list if you want some recommendations for good IELTS exam practice books. Example Sentences from the Podcast: Simple Sentence Example: She does her homework after school. Compound Sentence Example: We recycle our materials, so we can save the environment Complex Sentence Example: We could create a presentation for this course, or we could write a research paper Episode Links IELTS Online Group Class IELTS Podcast IELTS Recommended Resource Page  IELTS Podcast Survey 10 Step Guide to the IELTS Exam    Stock Media Provided by Lndnsounds/Pond5  

 What a bunch of stiffs.   G.M Austin Ramsay takes players Christine Blight, Sarah Larock, and Trey into the Occult Underground  in this actual play of Unknown Armies.   'Unknown Armies Second Edition' is written by John Tynes and Greg Stolze, and is available here.   If You would like to get in touch with us, you can do so at youdontmeetinaninn@gmail.com, or you can follow us on Twitter @notaninn.   Stock Media Provided by Apple Loops and YouTube Audio Library