IELTS Speaking for Success
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Every week, Maria and Rory get together to discuss the latest IELTS Speaking topics, providing model answers and vocabulary to help you improve your general spoken English and achieve a higher band in your IELTS exam.
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Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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📺 Describe a time you watched a famous person being interviewed (Part 2) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Rory recounts a chaotic 90s interview he saw on Instagram featuring a pop diva and a gate-crasher. Maria breaks down how to use this Band 9…
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📄 Paper (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Did Rory really make origami hand puppets in class? Find out as he and Maria discuss everything from handwritten letters to the joy of doodling,…
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🌱 Protecting the environment (Part 3) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com How do you discuss major global issues without sounding too extreme? Rory shows how to use advanced vocabulary like 'wreck' and 'reckless' while…
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🌍 Describe a person who protects the environment (Part 2) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Rory describes a world-famous environmentalist who's nearly 100! Learn how he uses advanced tenses and idioms to talk about protecting the…
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🎵 Music (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Why does Rory refuse to sit through an entire opera? Find out which music genres he can't stand and discover high-level phrases to talk about…
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✏️ Borrowing things (Part 3) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Ever lent something and never got it back? Rory shares killer phrases for when a 'gentle reminder' isn't enough. Maria even jokes about borrowing…
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📚 Describe something you borrowed from a friend or family member (Part 2) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Find out how Rory 'borrowed' a laptop stand from his flatmate and made it his own! Maria breaks down his clever use of idioms and transition…
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🍿 Cinema and movies (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Find out why Rory thinks going to the cinema alone is 'morbid and sad'! He also shares why he rarely goes anymore and reflects on the 'big…
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🤝 Teamwork and leadership (Part 3) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Is teamwork always a good thing? Rory dives into the pros and cons of collaboration, explaining why some people are 'dead weight' and why being…
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👯♀️ Describe a time when you worked in a group (Part 2) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Ever been forced into a team-building exercise? Rory recounts a bizarrely fun training session where teachers threw rocks, revealing top-tier…
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👕 Clothes (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Rory absolutely hates shopping and just wants to 'nip in and flee'! Discover why he thinks he was traumatized as a child and learn the REAL way…
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👩⚕️ Healthcare and medical professionals (Part 3) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Is being a doctor more prestigious than a nurse? Rory dives into the immense pressure and indispensable nature of medical staff, sharing top-tier…
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🌐 Websites (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Our course on Phrasal Verbs:…
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🎧 Headphones (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Rory explains why chunky devices just get in the way, but Maria reveals a C1 word that describes the opposite. Is everything really portable…
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🤣 Telling jokes (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Can a joke 'bomb' in the IELTS test? Rory reveals a mortifying story from his stand-up comedy debut, sharing essential idioms to describe what's…
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🌙 Evenings (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Is it a pain to work late? Rory, our resident early bird, feels groggy and irritable, but what about night owls? Learn high-level idioms and phrasal…
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🎯 Dreams and ambitions (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Rory reveals he's achieved everything he wanted in life and is now more "chilled out." Listen as he and Maria discuss grand designs, dream jobs, and…
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🎧 Music (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Can sad music be therapeutic? Maria and Rory explore everything from pop to niche opera, teaching you key idioms like 'play by ear' and what to say when…
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🎞 Going to the cinema (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Is going to the cinema a thing of the past? Rory explains why he prefers watching films at home and shares some high-level vocabulary to describe movies…
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🤾♀️ Watching Sports (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Rory absolutely hates watching games, but his answers are still Band 9! Discover how to ace topics you find boring, learn idioms like 'bored to tears',…
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⌚️ Watches (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Maria and Rory discuss why a simple accessory can be an investment, a status symbol, or just a tool for teachers. Find out why your phone just "won't…
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🏞 Parks and public gardens (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Ever been asked about the outdoors? Listen as Maria prompts Rory to describe his ideal tranquil spot, revealing how to use phrases like 'peace and…
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🛒 Shopping (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Rory claims he isn't a shopaholic, but he just bought three pairs of trousers in one go! Listen as he explains how to use Band 9 idioms and phrasal…
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🏎 Cars (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Hate being behind the wheel? Rory reveals he's a 'passenger princess' and finds driving a 'nerve-wracking' experience. Find out why car color matters…
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🧹 Tidiness (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Is Rory a stickler for tidiness or will he have a nervous breakdown in a messy room? Maria reveals the best idioms and polite phrases to describe your…
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🪞 Mirrors (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Rory confesses he isn't a "raging narcissist" but still checks his appearance. Find out how to discuss personal items and habits using advanced…
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👴🏻 Age and life stages (Part 1) + Transcript
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…
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🏞️ Views (Part 1) + Transcript
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…
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⚽️ Childhood activities (Part 1) + Transcript
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.…
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☕️ Morning routine (Part 1) + Transcript
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'…
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📖 Reading (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Is a page-turner keeping you up all night? Rory explains how he went from a haphazard reader to finishing two books a month, and why he'll always…
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⌨️ Typing (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you bang down the keys or prefer to write by hand? Rory reveals how he learned to type without any conscious effort and discusses the pros and…
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🍕 Food (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Is steak better than pizza? Rory weighs the pros and cons of his favourites, discussing everything from hitting macros to junk food cheats. Listen as…
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😴 Dreams (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you often have dreams? Can you remember the dreams you had? Do dreams have special meanings? Do you share your dreams with others? Tune in and…
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🗓 Days off (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What do you usually do when you have days off? When was the last time you had a few days off? What would you like to do if you had a day off…
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🐅 Pets and Animals (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What gifts have you received recently? Do you think you are good at choosing gifts? What do you consider when choosing a gift? Have you ever received…
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🎈 Gifts (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What gifts have you received recently? Do you think you are good at choosing gifts? What do you consider when choosing a gift? Have you ever received…
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🚶♀️ Walking (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you walk a lot? Where did you go for a walk lately? Did you often go outside to have a walk when you were a child? Where would you like to take a…
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🏢 Buildings (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you want to live in a tall building? Is there a building that you would like to visit? Do you take photos of buildings? Are there tall buildings…
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🔑 Keys (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Have you ever lost your keys? Do you always bring a lot of keys with you? Do you often forget the keys and lock yourself out? Is it a good idea to…
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🔧 Fixing things (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Can you fix things? What kinds of things can you fix? Have you ever asked people to teach you how to fix things? Is fixing things a necessary skill?…
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🏞 Scenery (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you like to take pictures of the scenery? Do you look out the window when you travel by bus or by car? What scenery can you see from the window of…
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⚽ Sports (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What was your dream job when you were young? Have you changed your mind? Why? When did you make a decision about your job? How many jobs have you…
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💼 Work (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What was your dream job when you were young? Have you changed your mind? Why? When did you make a decision about your job? How many jobs have you…
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💃 Going out (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you always take your mobile phone with you when you go out? Do you bring food or snacks with you when going out? Where do you usually go? Have…
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💶 Cash (Part 1) + Transcript
Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs How often do you use cash? Do you often bring cash with you? Do you always pay by card? Did you use cash more when you were younger? Is it ok not to…
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🗽 Museums (Part 1) + Transcript
2026 New Year Sale: https://successwithielts.com/sale When was the last time you visited a museum? Do you often visit a museum? Are there many museums in your hometown Do you think museums are important? Tune in and…
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⛔️ Rules (Part 1) + Transcript
2026 New Year Sale: https://successwithielts.com/sale Do you prefer to have more or fewer rules at school? Have you ever had a really strict teacher? Do you think students would benefit more from more rules? Are there…
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✈️ Crowded places (Part 1) + Transcript
2026 New Year Sale: https://successwithielts.com/sale Do you like crowded places? Is the city where you live crowded? Is there a crowded place near where you live? When was the last time you were in a crowded place?…
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🪥 Sharing things (Part 1) + Transcript
2026 New Year Sale: https://successwithielts.com/sale Have you shared anything with others recently? What was it? What kind of things are not suitable for sharing? What kind of things do you like to share with others?…
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