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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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  1. 👥 Friends (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Our New Year Sale is live: https://successwithielts.com/sale Do you like meeting new people? How important are friends to you? Do you often go out with your friends? Where do you often meet each other? What do you…

  2. 🏂 Extreme activities (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Our New Year Sale is live: https://successwithielts.com/sale Have you ever tried any extreme activities? What did you think were exciting activities when you were a child? Has anything exciting happened to you…

  3. 🧑🏫 Teachers (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Our New Year Sale is live: https://successwithielts.com/sale Do you have a favourite teacher? How has your favourite teacher helped you? Are you still in touch with your primary school teachers? Do you have a teacher…

  4. 🎾 Free time (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 21 min

    Our New Year Sale is live: https://successwithielts.com/sale What do you like to do in your free time? Who do you spend your free time with? Did you have a hobby as a child? What would you like to do with your free…

  5. 🧸 Childhood (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 21 min

    Our New Year Sale is live: https://successwithielts.com/sale What did you enjoy doing as a child? Did you enjoy your childhood? What are your best childhood memories? Did you have any plans for your life when you were…

  6. 🤐 Talking to others (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 17 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you like to talk to others? Do you like to talk a lot with others? Did you like to talk with others when you were a child? Have…

  7. 🤣 Laughter (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 26 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you laugh a lot? Do you like making other people laugh? How do you make people laugh? When was the last time you laughed with…

  8. 🚲 Bicycles (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 23 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Did you have a bike when you were young? Do you have a bike now? Do you often ride a bike now? Are bikes popular in your country?…

  9. 🆘 Asking for help (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 19 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you ask for help when you have a problem? What kinds of help do you often ask for? Why are teachers always willing to help…

  10. 🛣️ Roads (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 19 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Are the roads in the area where you live busy? How do people cross the road in the city where you live? What is the condition of…

  11. 🤝 Teamwork (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 23 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you like teamwork? What do you dislike about teamwork? Have you teamed up with someone else before? What do you learn from…

  12. 👃 Perfume (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 25 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you like perfume? What kinds of perfume do you use? How much do you spend on perfume? Where do you spray perfume? Do you give…

  13. 🏞️ Good views (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 17 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs What can you see from the windows where you live? Is there good scenery in your hometown? Do you like to take photos of good…

  14. 🪙 Coins (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 21 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you use coins in your daily life? Do you often carry coins with you? Have you ever collected coins? Is it convenient to use…

  15. 👥 Classmates (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 21 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs Did you like your deskmates in primary school? What did you usually do together? Can students choose their deskmates in your…

  16. 🛜 Internet (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 21 min

    Get our IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3 episode archive: http://patreon.com/ieltssfs When did you start using the Internet? How often do you go online? How does the Internet influence people? Do you think you spend…

  17. 🌞 Catching up on our summer holidays (+ an important announcement)

    · 20 min

    In the beginning of June we decided to make our summer premium episodes free for everyone for the whole summer and try monetize our podcast with ads. Now that the summer's almost over we have decided to make a few…

  18. 🎂 Birthdays (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 18 min

    What do you usually do on your birthday What did you do on your birthday when you were a child? Is it important for you to celebrate your birthday? Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in your…

  19. 🖋️ Pens and pencils (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 16 min

    Do you usually use a pen or a pencil? Do you prefer a pen or a pencil? When was the last time you bought a pen or a pencil? Would you give a pen or a pencil as a gift? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive…

  20. 🍳 Breakfast (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 17 min

    What do you usually eat for breakfast? Do you think breakfast is important? What did you have for breakfast when you were a child? Is breakfast important for you? What do you usually eat for breakfast? Tune in and…

  21. ⛈️ Weather (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 13 min

    Do you prefer cold or hot weather? Do you check the weather? What do you think the effects of climate change in recent years are? Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live?…

  22. 🛍️ Shopping (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Do you like shopping? Do you compare prices when you shop? Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop? Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones? Tune in and have a great day! -…

  23. 🏪 Small businesses (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 18 min

    Do you know many small businesses where you live? Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses? Have you ever worked in small businesses? Have you ever thought about starting your own business?…

  24. 💐 Flowers (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 19 min

    What flowers do you like? What's your favourite flower? Are there any flowers that have special meaning in your country? Have you planted any flowers? Have you sent flowers to others? Tune in and have a great day! -…

  25. 🏠 Accommodation (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 18 min

    Do you live in a house or an apartment/flat? What do you like about your flat? Would you change anything about your home? Would you like to move to a different home in the future? Where would you like to live in the…

  26. 🏙️ Your city (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    What do you like most about your town/city? Is there anything you don’t like about your town/city? Has your city changed much in recent years? Do you expect to continue living in this town/city for a long time? What…

  27. 👕 T-Shirts (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Do you usually wear T-shirts? Do you like wearing T-shirts? Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on holiday? Do you like T-shirts with pictures and prints? Are older people who wear T-shirts fashionable? Tune in and…

  28. 📱 Mobile phones (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 19 min

    What was your first mobile phone? How often do you use your mobile phone? Do you often use your mobile phone for texting or calls? Will you buy a new one in the future? How has your mobile phone changed your life?…

  29. 🛌 Staying at home (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 19 min

    Do you like to stay at home? What do you do when you stay at home? How much time do you spend at home? What's your favourite place at home? Would you like to stay at home a lot in the future? Tune in and have a great…

  30. 🍫 Chocolate (Part 1) + Transcript

    · 22 min

    Do you like chocolate? How often do you eat chocolate? What's your favourite flavour? Did you like chocolate when you were a child? Do you give chocolate as a present? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive…

  31. 🎾 Hobbies and free time (S10E20) + Transcript

    · 19 min

    What do you like to do in your free time?/Do you have a hobby? Do you need any special equipment for it/them? Do you share your hobbies/activities with others? Did you have a hobby as a child? What would you like to do…

  32. 💤 Sleep (S10E19) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    How many hours do you usually sleep at night? Do you sometimes sleep during the day? Why/Why not? What do you do if you can’t get to sleep at night? Why? Do you ever remember the dreams you’ve had while you were…

  33. 🛒 Online shopping (S10E18) + Transcript

    · 21 min

    How often do you buy things online? Why? What was the last thing you bought online? Do you ever see things in shops and then buy them online? Why/Why not? Do you think the popularity of online shops is changing your…

  34. 🛫 Traveling (S10E17) + Transcript

    · 15 min

    Learn 150+ languages with quality native-speaking teachers on italki! Buy $10 get $5 for free for your first lesson using our code IELTSSUCCESS Web: https://go.italki.com/ieltssuccessmay App:…

  35. 🔑 Losing things (S10E16) + Transcript

    · 22 min

    Do you often lose things? What can we do to avoid losing things? Why do some people lose things more often than others? What will you do if you find something lost by others? Tune in and have a great day! - Get…

  36. 🔎 Idioms: To bend over backwards

    · 3:54 · Bonus

    "To bend over backwards" means to make a big effort or go out of your way to help someone or achieve something, even if it's difficult or uncomfortable. The origin of this phrase is a bit unclear, but it's thought to…

  37. 📚 Studies (S10E15) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Do you work or are you a student? Why did you choose this subject? What’s the most interesting part of being a student? What do you like most about studying? What do you dislike about your studies? What would you like…

  38. 🧑💼 Work (S10E14) + Transcript

    · 17 min

    Learn 150+ languages with quality native-speaking teachers on italki! Buy $10 get $5 for free for your first lesson using our code SUCCESSIELTS: Web: https://go.italki.com/ieltssuccessapr App:…

  39. 🍟 Advertising (S10E13) + Transcript

    · 23 min

    Do you like online advertising? What’s your favourite online ad? Do you stop watching things because of ads? Is there much advertising in your country? What advertising do you have in your country? Tune in and have a…

  40. 🎧 Music (S10E12) + Transcript

    · 22 min

    How much time do you spend listening to music every day? What music do you dislike? What kinds of music are popular in your country? Do you ever listen to music at work? Is there an instrument you would like to learn…

  41. 🔗 Social media (S10E11) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Do you like using social media? When did you start using social media? Do you spend too much time on social media? What do you do on social media? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here:…

  42. 🥱 Feeling bored (S10E10) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Do you ever get bored? What things are boring to you? What do you do when you feel bored? Do you think school is boring? Do you feel more bored now than when you were younger? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a…

  43. 🏟️ Crowded places (S10E09) + Transcript

    · 23 min

    How do you feel when you are in crowded places? When was the last time you were in a crowded place? What places do you think are often crowded? How often do you go to crowded places? Do you like crowded places? Tune…

  44. 🎨 Colours (S10E08) + Transcript

    · 23 min

    What is your favourite colour? Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your culture? What colour of clothes do you wear? Are there any colours you dislike? What are the most popular colours in your…

  45. 🪙 Collecting things (S10E07) + Transcript

    · 23 min

    Do you collect anything? Why do people like collecting things? Is collecting a popular hobby in your country? What kind of items do people collect in your country? Are there any things you have kept from your…

  46. 💎 Part 3: Old people

    · 21 min

    What things can young people learn from old people? How do people have a conversation with an elderly person? Why might old people be better at working than young people? What are the advantages of having people of…

  47. 💎 Part 2: Describe an interesting conversation you had with an old person

    · 21 min · Bonus

    You should say: who this person is, when and where you had the conversation, what you talked about, and explain why you think it was interesting. Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS…

  48. 🧑🎤 Celebrities (S10E06) + Transcript

    · 20 min

    Who is your favourite celebrity in your country? Do you want to be a celebrity? Do you read news about celebrities? Have you ever met celebrities/pop stars? Do you believe that the news stories about famous people are…

  49. 💰 Money (S10E05) + Transcript

    · 21 min

    Do you spend a lot of money? How do you save money? Did you save money when you were younger? Do parents give pocket money in your country? Do you use payment apps or mobile payments? Tune in and have a great day! -…

  50. 🎤 Singing (S10E04) + Transcript

    · 19 min

    Do you like singing? What kinds of music do you like to sing? Have you ever learnt how to sing? Who do you want to sing for? Is it difficult to sing well? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here:…

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