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IELTS Speaking for Success

IELTS Speaking for Success

Podcourses 416 episodes Latest May 30, 2026

Every week, Maria and Rory discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help improve general spoken English and achieve a higher band in the IELTS exam. The podcast offers transcripts and premium episodes for additional support.

Episodes

😖 Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t enjoy the music played (Part 2) + Transcript Jun 12, 2026 1143 Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rory recounts a disastrous lunch where the music was so loud he couldn't think! Discover the advanced vocabulary and grammar he uses to turn a bad experience into a top-scoring IELTS answer with Maria's help. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
👴🏻 Age and life stages (Part 1) + Transcript Jun 8, 2026 1176 Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Feeling anxious about the IELTS topic of age? Maria and Rory explore how to answer questions about your life stage with positivity, humor, and a philosophical approach, turning a tricky subject into a chance to shine. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🚯 Environmental protection and conservation (Part 3) + Transcript Jun 5, 2026 1241 Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Rory thinks rewards encourage people, but Maria argues for punishment! Listen to hear them debate the best ways to tackle tough issues, from recycling and city parks to high-level government policy. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:
🌷 Describe a person who likes to look after the natural world (Part 2) + Transcript May 30, 2026 1300 Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen as Rory describes his mum's 'green thumb' using C1 vocab like 'dab hand' and 'pottering about.' Maria then reveals how to adapt this perfect Band 9 story for any person you want to talk about! Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🏞️ Views (Part 1) + Transcript May 26, 2026 1007 Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Are you 'fussy' about where you stay? Rory discusses seeing the galaxy and why Scottish scenery is on a par with the world's best, while Maria reveals why she's a very 'choosy' traveler these days! Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:/
🌱 Influence and encouragement (Part 3) + Transcript May 24, 2026 1411 Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Can you persuade anyone? Rory reveals what gives someone 'gravitas' and why hovering over kids might backfire. Plus, Maria introduces a new slang word you definitely shouldn't use in your IELTS exam! Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:
🧗 Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that they didn't want to do (Part 2) + Transcript May 22, 2026 1056 Get access to our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Rory recalls a time he had to convince a chaotic student to take her IELTS homework seriously. Find out how he navigated her 'poker face' and why Maria thinks you should just steal his entire story for your own exam! Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
⚽️ Childhood activities (Part 1) + Transcript May 19, 2026 1248 Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Remember playing hide and seek? Rory struggles to recall his childhood pastimes but shares brilliant language for talking about then vs. now. Discover advanced vocab for your hobbies, from loathing exercise to home brewing! Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
🤩 Celebrities and fame (Part 3) + Transcript May 18, 2026 1319 Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Curious about the dark side of childhood stardom? Rory explores the psychological toll on young celebrities and reveals how they can wind up on a destructive path, from racking up convictions to prying paparazzi. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
👨‍🎤 Describe a famous person you would like to meet (Part 2) + Transcript May 17, 2026 1178 Get access to our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Why does Rory say you should 'never meet your idols' but then choose Paris Hilton? Listen as he unpacks her notorious persona using Band 9 idioms and strategies to soften his opinions for a fluent, natural answer. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
☕️ Morning routine (Part 1) + Transcript May 13, 2026 1250 Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Is 5:30 AM an ungodly hour? Rory defends his early bird habits while Maria offers wilder ways to start your day, from petting cats to 'energizing' showers. Discover key idioms for your daily schedule. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https:
📱 Mobile Phones (Part 3) + Transcript May 10, 2026 1716 Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Are selfies a waste of time? Can you have too many apps? Rory tackles tough questions about our digital lives, revealing Band 9 vocabulary you can use to talk about your own screen time habits and friendships. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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