🎧 In Retrospect, You Need C1 Level English for IELTS

In this IELTS Energy episode, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter discuss why achieving a C1 level in English is crucial for scoring a 6.5 or higher on the IELTS exam. They introduce a new C1 fluency course and highlight advanced skills required for listening, reading, writing, and speaking on the IELTS. The hosts dive into essential C1 abilities, such as understanding implied meanings, tracking multiple speakers, and discussing complex topics like culture and mental health.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- C1 Skills Required: Beyond basic comprehension, IELTS requires nuanced understanding and advanced vocabulary.
- “In Retrospect” and “In Hindsight”: High-level phrases to express reflection, regret, or alternative outcomes, perfect for speaking and writing.
- Practice Implicit Skills: Understand implied meanings, paraphrases, and track conversations for improved listening comprehension.

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🎧 Sound Like This for Better Pronunciation Scores on IELTS

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter share tips to boost IELTS pronunciation scores by varying intonation and tone. They demonstrate how using expressions, pauses, and vocal variety helps convey emotions — key for scoring above a 6 in pronunciation. With model answers to sample IELTS questions, they guide listeners on how to practice intonation to sound more natural and expressive, moving beyond a monotone.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- Tone and Intonation: Clear pronunciation alone isn’t enough; varied tone is essential to avoid a lower score.
- Practice Emotions: Mimic native speakers’ tone to express excitement, sadness, or surprise naturally.
- Model Answers: Example questions illustrate how adjusting tone matches feelings in answers, creating a more engaging response.

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🎧 Funny Fillers for Fantastic Speaking Scores: Boost Your IELTS Vocabulary

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter introduce four "funny" filler phrases that add flair to your IELTS speaking answers. These expressions, often using the word "funny" in a non-humorous context, help convey coincidences, unusual questions, and surprising observations. Jessica and Aubrey demonstrate how these fillers can make your answers sound natural and boost your vocabulary score.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- Funny You Should Ask: Use this for coincidences, e.g., “Funny you should ask; I was just there last weekend.”
- Funny This Should Come Up: Perfect for casual and unexpected connections, e.g., “Funny this should come up; I recently joined a movie club.”
- That’s Kind of a Funny Question: Use when a question feels strange or unusual, showing your conversational skill.
- A Funny Thing Happened Related to This: Introduce relevant stories with this phrase, ideal for complex or part-three answers.

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🎧 What’s Killing My Reading and Writing Scores? Improve Your IELTS Results

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter reveal the common mistakes dragging down IELTS reading and writing scores. They address essential strategies for tackling IELTS-specific question types and avoiding time-wasting traps in reading.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- Reading Strategies: Master techniques for question types like “True/False/Not Given” to avoid wasting time.
- Time Management: Finish all reading questions within the set time, ideally answering each in under a minute.
- Task Response for Writing: Provide a clear stance and follow specific requirements, such as including an “overall trend” in Task 1.
- Linking Words for Coherence: Avoid repetitive transitions; use varied linking phrases for better coherence and scoring.

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🎧 Stumble Upon This Band 9 Vocabulary for IELTS Success

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter introduce four powerful phrasal verbs that will elevate your speaking skills to Band 9. They emphasize the importance of moving beyond basic verbs like "find" or "discover" by using nuanced, natural expressions.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- Run across: Discover something by chance during an activity (e.g., “I ran across a cute café yesterday”).
- Pick up on: Notice or realize something mentally (e.g., “I picked up on his frustration during the meeting”).
- Happen upon: A slightly formal way to say you found something by accident (e.g., “I happened upon a hidden bookstore”).
- Stumble upon: A common and impressive way to express an unexpected discovery (e.g., “I stumbled upon an amazing series on Netflix”).

This episode offers examples, pronunciation tips, and ways to incorporate these phrasal verbs naturally in IELTS responses.

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🎧 Aubrey's 5-Year Anniversary and IELTS Part 2 Speaking Tips

In this special episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck celebrates Aubrey Carter’s five years with the podcast. Aubrey shares her top three speaking tips for IELTS candidates, along with a sample Band 9 answer for a Part 2 speaking prompt about a party she'd like to throw. Whether you're preparing for IELTS or just looking to improve your fluency, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- Vocabulary Range: Use informal, slangy phrases in Part 1 and switch to more formal vocabulary in Part 3 for better scores.
- Fluency with Fillers: Master filler phrases to avoid awkward silences and sound more natural.
- Pronunciation and Intonation: Express emotions through varied tone to improve pronunciation scores.

Aubrey's sample answer is both fun and educational — she describes throwing an extravagant anniversary party in New Zealand! Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical IELTS advice.

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🎧 The Solution to IELTS Problem-Solution Introductions

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter reveal a high-scoring template for writing effective introductions to IELTS Task 2 problem-solution essays. They break down how to structure your introduction clearly and efficiently, offering practical examples that can help you secure a Band 9. Plus, they address common mistakes that students make when answering these types of questions.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- Simple Structure: Introduce the problem, give your opinion, and end with a clear thesis statement.
- Opinion is Key: Even if the question doesn’t ask for it, including your opinion is essential for a higher score.
- Common Mistakes: Learn to differentiate between causes and effects to avoid confusion.
- Band 9 Examples: Practice with real IELTS questions to master the structure.

If you want to make your IELTS writing more effective without overcomplicating things, this episode offers a foolproof template to follow.

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🎧 "Perfect and Easy Introductions for IELTS Task 2 Essays"

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter share a foolproof template for writing high-scoring introductions in IELTS Task 2. Whether it's an opinion or argument essay, this strategy will save you time and keep you focused. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and structure your introduction perfectly to impress the examiner.

🌟 Key Takeaways:

- Start with a paraphrase of the question to introduce the topic smoothly.
- Present two opinions — your own and the opposing view — to show balance.
- End with a thesis sentence that maps out the structure of your essay.
- Avoid overcomplicating your introduction — clear and concise wins the day!

If you're aiming for a higher band score, this episode gives you everything you need to nail Task 2 introductions with confidence.

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🎧 "The 3 Most Confusing Things About IELTS Speaking"

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter uncover the top three confusing aspects of the IELTS Speaking test that often trip up students. From the awkward silence when entering the exam room to understanding tricky vocabulary and the misleading transition between Part 2 and Part 3, this episode will help you avoid common pitfalls.

🌟 What you'll learn:

- Why the exam starts recording before you even enter the room — and how to handle the awkward silence.
- The importance of asking the examiner for clarification if you don’t understand a word or question.
- How to recognize the transition to Part 3 and avoid getting confused by the examiner’s vague instructions.

If you want to feel more confident during your IELTS Speaking exam, this episode is full of insider tips from former examiners!

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🎧 "Remove Roadblocks for IELTS and Business Success"

In this episode of IELTS Energy, Jessica Beck and Aubrey Carter reveal how overcoming challenges in IELTS is similar to navigating roadblocks in business. They introduce two powerful phrases — "roadblocks" and "hurdles" — that can be used not only in IELTS speaking and writing but also in your professional life.

🌟 What you'll learn:

- How to use business-inspired vocabulary like "roadblocks" and "hurdles" to boost your IELTS score.
- Real-life examples of these phrases in IELTS speaking and writing tasks.
- Tips on how to apply these phrases to career-related challenges as well.

If you're preparing for IELTS and want to strengthen your vocabulary with versatile phrases that will also help you in your career, this episode is for you!