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IELTS Debate: Should University be Free for All
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ New IELTS Podcast: Free University Education Debate! 🎓 Are you ready to take your IELTS listening and speaking skills to the next level? Ou...
5 Common Confusing Words - Set 4
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with those sneaky word pairs? You’re not alone! In this episode, we tackle five sets of words that often trip people up: Emigrate vs Im...
IELTS Debate on the Brain Drain
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A brand-new podcast episode is out to help you tackle one of the most common and challenging IELTS topics. 🎧 This episode explores the brain drain,...
IELTS Debate: Rural to Urban Migration
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to boost your IELTS Speaking, Listening, and overall topic knowledge with our latest episode, featuring a full IELTS-style debate on rural t...
IELTS Debate: Office Versus Remote Working
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an IELTS debate on remote working, presenting two contrasting viewpoints on one of today’s most relevant workplace topics. It’...
5 Common Confusing Words - Set 3
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever hesitated before choosing between these words, this episode is for you: bought or brought complement or compliment discrete or discr...
Essential IELTS Science Vocabulary
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is designed to help you understand and confidently use key science-related terms often found in IELTS reading, listening, and speaking ta...
5 Common Confusing Words Explained: Set 2
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts explain 5 more common confusing words to help you with your IELTS vocabulary: •Assure and Ensure •Backward and Backwards •Be/Get Us...
5 Common Confusing Words Explained: Set 1
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our hosts explain the difference between these common confusing words: Accept or Except Advise or Advice Affect or Effect Alot or A Lot Anyway or A...
Mastering Complex Sentences for IELTS Writing Success
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Improve your IELTS writing with our latest episode on Mastering Complex Sentences. You must be able to use these for a good score! We break down adver...
3 Types of IELTS Opinion Essay Explained
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t miss our latest podcast episode: “3 Types of IELTS Opinion Essay – Explained!” We break down the three most common IELTS opinion essay t...
Essential IELTS Travel and Tourism Vocabulary
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 New Episode! Boost your IELTS score with essential Travel & Tourism Vocabulary taken from the IELTS buddy website. Perfect for Speaking &...
IELTS Speaking Part 2 - Band 9 Answer: Favourite TV Show
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IELTS Speaking Part 2: Band 9 Answer. Describe a TV show that you enjoy. You should say: What type of show it is How often it is on How popular it ...
Essential IELTS History and Heritage Vocabulary
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our latest episode, where we dive into Essential History and Heritage Vocabulary — the perfect language toolkit for describing cultural l...
10 Frequently Asked Questions about the IELTS Test
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can I ask the examiner to repeat a question in IELTS Speaking? Does having an accent affect my speaking score? How can I manage time effectively durin...
IELTS Speaking Part 2 - Band 9 Answer: Important Possession
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a band 9 answer for this IELTS Speaking Part 2 cue card: Describe something you own which is very important to you. You should say: Where y...
IELTS Speaking Part 2 - Band 9 Answer: Taking a Road Trip
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a Band 9 Response to this Cue Card: Describe a road trip by bike, motorbike or car you would like to go on. You should say: Where you would...
IELTS Speaking Part 2 Band 9 Sample: Giving Someone Advice
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to an answer to this IELTS Part 2 question: Describe a time when you gave someone advice. You should say: to whom you gave the advice what the...
Quick and Effective Brainstorming Tips for IELTS Essays
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to generate strong ideas for your IELTS essays? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! In this episode, we dive into smart, time-saving b...
Informal vs Formal Language for IELTS Letters
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to hit the right tone in your IELTS letters? Whether you’re writing to a friend or a company, knowing the difference between formal and i...
Essential IELTS Environment Vocabulary
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with environmental vocabulary for the IELTS exam? Our latest episode is here to help! We dive deep into key environmental terms and phrases...
Essential IELTS Information Technology Vocabulary
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our latest episode "Useful IELTS IT Vocabulary" We’ll walk you through key tech-related terms and phrases that often appear in the exam. ...
25 IELTS Listening Tips You Need to Know!
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to boost your IELTS listening score? Tune in to our latest episode, "25 IELTS Listening Tips You Need to Know!" We break down the best strategies...
Essential Health, Diet and Fitness Vocabulary for IELTS
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Prepare for IELTS
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Essential IELTS Education Vocabulary
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 IEL...
When to use "Would" in IELTS Speaking Part 2
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 speaki...
Essential IELTS Work Vocabulary
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts discuss essential vocabulary for speaking about work topics or work type essays. They explain words such as probation period, colleague, int...
The Marking Criteria and Key Tips to Improve Task 2 Essays
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Respon...
What to do the night before the IELTS test?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, fo...
Essential IELTS Crime Vocabulary
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts discuss useful vocabulary that could be used for speaking about crime topics or crime type essays. They explain words such as legislation, p...
IELTS vs TOEFL: Which is easier?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ultima...
Structure of the IELTS Speaking Test
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Best Strategies for IELTS Reading
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with IELTS reading? Tune in to our latest episode discussing IELTS buddy's reading tips, "The Best IELTS Reading Strategies," where we reve...
10 Proven Methods to Learn New Words
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boost your vocabulary with our latest podcast episode, based on the www.englishskills.co.uk article 10 Proven Methods to Learn New Words. Whether you'...
Common Mistakes in the IELTS Test & How to Avoid Them
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the hosts do a deep dive into IELTS buddy's article on Common Mistakes in the IELTS Test & How to Avoid Them. They discuss errors ...
Strategies to Ace IELTS Speaking Part 2
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anxious about your IELTS part two long turn? You're not alone! Our hosts discuss IELTS buddy's strategies for producing an excellent response to the s...