This is a really useful episode. Leon shares details regarding how he prepared and what allowed him to score band 7.5 on his first IELTS attempt. Don't forget I have a new IELTS Speaking course at Udemy. It is completely FREE for the rest of July 2020, so be sure to sign up now to take advantage of these savings! Join the course here: https://www.udemy.com/course/ryans-repeat-after-me-ielts-speaking-course/

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Episode 48 - Leon from Russia scores 7.5!

In this episode, we look at this recent Task 2 question seen in Hong Kong: Extreme sports are dangerous yet popular among people. Explain why they are so popular and how can we do them in a safe manner. Tune in and found out how to structure an effective response! For more episodes search iTunes or any podcast aggregator for 'IELTSCast'! My blog: http://www.ieltsielts.com My email: ryan@ieltsielts.com

Episode 47 - Double action questions are not that difficult!

This episode looks at three recent 2019 IELTS questions and suggests appropriate responses. I'm still coaching IELTS Writing through email. :) Visit my website at http://www.ieltsielts.com  Need help making an IELTS study plan? Tell me about your situation: ryan@ieltsielts.com or Facebook Messenger at http://www.facebook.com/ieltsnetwork

Episode 46 - IELTS essay structures for real 2019 questions!

Patrick shares his invaluable advice regarding Canadian PR through Express Entry in Episode 45 of IELTSCast. Visit his website at http://www.101migration.com. I'm still teaching IELTS. :) Visit my website at http://www.ieltsielts.com  For more information about Express Entry: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-... Need help making an IELTS study plan? Tell me about your situation: ryan@ieltsielts.com

Episode 45 - Canada PR Express Entry tips from an ICCRC member

In this episode, I push you to listen for three separate conversation fillers in a band 9 speaking demonstration. The goal of this lesson is to get you to identify and adopt these fillers for use in your own speaking! Do you like IELTSCast? Help the show out by leaving ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ on iTunes! Visit www.ieltsielts.com for more of my lessons and IELTS related material. I'm also on YouTube. Just search for 'IELTS Ryan'. Would you like to appear on the show? Email me at ryan@ieltsielts.com with your story!

Episode 44 - Speaking fillers in a band 9 demonstration

IELTS is not more difficult in Australia, and Noah's experience acts as evidence. In this conversation, I talk with Noah about his two disappointing IELTS experiences in Vietnam and how they compared to the success he had in Australia. It's a great conversation, and I'm grateful Noah took the time to be on the show. Do you like IELTSCast? Help the show out by leaving ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ on iTunes! Get your IELTS Speaking and Writing assessed FREE OF CHARGE today! Post your samples to ieltsnetwork.com. I'm on Whatsapp and WeChat! Add: +97450070877 Would you like to appear on the show? Email ryan@ieltsielts.com with your story!

Episode 43 - Noah has IELTS success in Australia after two disappointing experiences in Vietnam

  In this episode, Syeda details exactly what she did to score band 8 in writing. She stresses the importance of varied language, and chose a scenario for her General Task 1 letter that made it easier for her to come up with synonyms. Syeda's advice regarding structure and tone is also excellent, and she shares a number of helpful resources candidates can plug into online. If you're looking for writing or speaking feedback, post your Task 1 or 2 writing sample or MP3 IELTSNetwork.com and a professional will get back to you within a few days. Do you have a great IELTS story to share? Get in touch with me (Ryan) via email (ryan@ieltsielts.com), Twitter (ieltsnetwork), or WeChat (ieltsnetwork). We've also got an active WeChat group! Add my contact to join.  Are you listening to this show on iTunes? Give it a five star (★★★★★) rating! If you are using Stitcher, a quick thumbs up is very much appreciated! Ratings help the show find new stories to share. Good luck!  

Episode 42 - Syeda scores band 8 in writing on her first IELTS attempt

Glenn used technology to his advantage while preparing for his IELTS. As he explains in this interview, he found useful apps on both Facebook and his phone to help him practice his language while on the go. Using 'Criminal Case' on the Facebook platform and 'Word Mess' on his iPhone, Glenn pushed his lexicon and honed his ability to use different words in different contexts. If you are an IELTS candidate, give these resources a try. This interview also has a bit of a back story. Glenn and I actually held the interview in the summer of 2014, but the file I recorded on my laptop became corrupted. It was thus a pleasant surprise to discover the file playable almost two years later! Glenn's advice is just as valid today as it was in 2014, so I think you are going to get a lot out of this talk. I hope you enjoy this episode! Please don't forget that IELTS speaking and writing coaches are standing by at IELTSNetwork.com to provide you with the feedback you need to succeed. Come and post your samples right now! Are you listening to this show on iTunes? Give it a five star (★★★★★) rating! If you are using Stitcher, a quick thumbs up is very much appreciated! Ratings help the show find new stories to share. Good luck!

Episode 41 - Glenn uses iPhone and Facebook apps to help him score band 8

A few weeks ago, I opened my inbox and saw an email entitled 'Have you ever thought about how American football is like the IELTS?' I had to admit to myself that I had NEVER thought about that...nor did I ever think I would think about that! The email was from Slava, an IELTS aspirant that managed to score band 8 in reading and band 7 overall. His strategies, results, and American football comparisons were intriguing, so I set up a time to talk with him and tap into his insight. In this interview, you will hear Slava talk about how he strengthened himself mentally through a somewhat Pavlovian approach to his training. Weeks ahead of time, he was progressing through his Saturdays as though they were exam days - getting up early, doing a few mild warmup exercises, and engaging a practise exam. His relentless approach to grooming himself for exam success paid off with the mark he needed. This is a great conversation, and I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to talk with Slava about this success. If you are an IELTS candidate that has scored band 8 or higher, consider coming on the show and sharing your story. Your advice could be what unlocks IELTS success for another person, so don't hesitate - email me (Ryan) at ryanthiggins@gmail.com! Be sure to visit ieltsnetwork.com for more episodes like this one and free feedback on your speaking and writing. Don't stop at 7. Go and get that 9!

Episode 40 - IELTS is like...American football?! - Slava explains and shares the secret behind his band 8 in reading

You are not going to want to miss this episode. Nura and I talk about her three IELTS attempts and what helped her grow from overall 6.5 to 8. Nura explains how testing strategy is just as important as raw language ability, and I think this is a very valid point that candidates often forget. Get in touch if you have scored band 8 or more on the IELTS and want to tell the world about your experience! Find me at ieltsnetwork.com. If you're looking for more IELTS related discussion, navigate to http://www.ieltsnetwork.com. We now have TWO active examiners on site ready to answer your questions (so long as their confidentiality arrangement permits them to do so). Join in the discussion NOW! Are you on Facebook? The IELTS Network Facebook page has over 200,000 likes and is always buzzing with exciting IELTS news. Like the page and receive IELTS updates in your Facebook feed! https://www.facebook.com/IELTSNetwork/

Episode 39 - Nura challenges her 6.5 writing mark and gets 7.5

I've been a little distant this past year, and I just wanted to record a quick episode to let the online IELTS community know what I've been up to and what I'm hoping to do with my time and with the ieltsnetwork.com community over the next few months. There is no interview in this episode. The episode is a simple ten minute introspective monologue, and I hope you enjoy it! As always, if you've scored band 8+ on your IELTS and would like to share some insight on this show, please get in touch. I'm scheduling new interviews for the few weeks remaining in 2015, and the IELTS community and I would really appreciate hearing from you!

Episode 38 - A quick update from Ryan's side

This was a great conversation. David (band 8.5) and I talk about how altering his lifestyle helped improve his performance on the IELTS. At almost two hours, it's one of the longer interviews in the IELTSCast series, but I think you'll agree that the information David imparts is really actionable. If you're looking for more IELTS related discussion, navigate to http://www.ieltsnetwork.com. We now have TWO active examiners on site ready to answer your questions (so long as their confidentiality arrangement permits them to do so). Join in the discussion NOW! Are you on Facebook? The IELTS Network Facebook page has over 200,000 likes and is always buzzing with exciting IELTS news. Like the page and receive IELTS updates in your Facebook feed! https://www.facebook.com/IELTSNetwork/

Episode 37 - David and Ryan talk about lifestyle choices that work to improve IELTS performance

This is a really interesting episode. Prashenjit and I talk about exam approaches and how study strategies may vary between one candidate and another. Be sure to join us at the ieltsnetwork.com community, where you can get your speaking and/or writing assessed completely free of charge. For more episodes like this one, check out the 'Podcast episodes' section. I'm also on Twitter at @ieltsnetwork.

Episode 36 - Prashenjit achieves band 7.5

This is a great talk. Linh explains her IELTS success and some specific training she underwent that could be helpful to other candidates from Vietnam. For more episodes like this one, and to talk to me and other IELTS enthusiasts, join IELTSNetwork.com. Be sure to get in touch with me if you have achieved band 8 or higher on the exam.

Episode 35 - Linh scores band 8

Sarojini and I talk at length about her successful performance at an IELTS exam in Denver, Colorado. It is a great episode. Sarojini's detailed description of her preparation will inspire you. Don't forget to join us at ieltsnetwork.com, where you can get free feedback on your speaking and writing.

Episode 34 - Sarojini tells the story behind her amazing 8.5

The IELTSCast podcast is a series of interviews with successful IELTS test takers. By listening to strategies that allowed people to achieve band 7, 8 and 9, you will be put in touch with approaches that get results. Remember to experiment with the strategies you hear to find the IELTS preparation formula that best works for you. If you would like to appear on the show, contact Ryan at ieltsnetwork.com.

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