World Speaks English (IELTS Prep)
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To open the 🌍 you need 2 things: IELTS and support. You will find both here.

Join the community of strong English learners created by Darian Sandmartin🌿

Our chat is here https://t.me/wsecommunity
Your personal trainer: @D_Sandmartin
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β€‹β€‹πŸŽ§ NEW PODCAST EPISODE

Topic: Clothes & Fashion

I think I haven't shared with you my podcast yet πŸ™Š This is where I discuss recent IELTS Speaking topics, give you sample answers, ideas and vocabulary to reach band score 8+.

The new episode 010 is all about Clothes & Fashion. Listen to is anywhere (iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, etc).

Or click here - https://wse.pinecast.co

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πŸ’¬ IELTS SPEAKING TEST SAMPLE

Get a friend and practice these questions!

Task 1
– Have you had breakfast today, do you think it is important?
– What do you usually eat for breakfast?
– Has your routine changed since you were younger?
– What would you like to change in your present routine?
– What are your hobbies?
– Do you think your circle of friends affect your hobbies?

Task 2
Talk about a time when someone gave you money as a gift. Please say:
– Who it was
– What you used the money for
– How this gift made you feel
– Do you like receiving such gifts

Task 3
– Can a country survive without money?
– Is money the root of all evil?
– Can money buy power?
– When do you think children start to learn about money?
– Should children learn to save money?
– Should you pay children to do house chores?

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❓HOW TO FIND A SPEAKING PARTNER

Do you also struggle with this problem? I hear you! I know that the speaking partner request is one of the most frequent in our group chat on @wsecommunity, and therefore I decided to help you and create a speaking partner database from where anyone can get a perfect partner for practice!

Just submit a request, specify info about yourself so that we can match accordingly, and wait for your perfect partner's contacts! It's free!

I explain all about this new service and give you the link to it in the video below.

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https://youtu.be/pwJFkE_1dok
Here are 10 tips on how to improve your speaking and get 8+ on IELTS.

I personally like numbers 2, 4 and 8 - they're sometimes not obvious but really make a difference.

Especially when it comes to emotions. Did you know that intonation counts separately in the IELTS band descriptors? Make sure to show your emotions where appropriate.

Swipe right to read all the tips πŸ‘‰πŸ»

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7 FLUENCY PROBLEMS

Are you still having problems with fluency?
Here are 7 reasons why your speaking might be weaker than you want.
πŸ‘‰πŸ» Swipe right to read all of them and let me know in @wsecommunity any issue that you might have with your speaking. Let's solve it together!

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IELTS SPEAKING SAMPLE 1

Practice these questions with a friend or a speaking partner.

Topics: breakfast, hobbies, money, present.

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🚧 5 STEPS TO BREAK THE LANGUAGE BARRIER

Hope these tips will help you finally destroy this language barrier you might have!

Do you have anything else to add to these 5 steps?

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🎧 NEW PODCAST- 011 EPISODE

Topic: Food

I think I haven't shared with you my podcast yet πŸ™Š This is where I discuss recent IELTS Speaking topics, give you sample answers, ideas and vocabulary to reach band score 8+.

Listen to is anywhere (iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, etc). But only on my website you can listen to the podcast and download the transcript with questions and answers for free - http://wsecommunity.com/podcast/011-food

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β€‹β€‹πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ SPEAKING SESSIONS WITH A UK NATIVE

We at World Speaks English are dedicated to effective practice that helps you reach new levels in English. Therefore, we proudly announce weekly speaking sessions with a UK native!

Join the session with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/asc-kfiq-wbq

Date: Sunday, October, 11

Time: 8:00 am London time (GMT+1)

Matthew and I look forward to meeting you there! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

All detailed information (including the next meeting links and topics) will be shared on @wsecommunity β€” join and don't miss your chance to talk to a native 🀩

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β€‹β€‹πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ SPEAKING SESSIONS WITH A UK NATIVE

We at World Speaks English are dedicated to effective practice that helps you reach new levels in English. Therefore, we proudly announce weekly speaking sessions with a UK native!

Join the session with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/scd-xtnr-jnz

Date: Sunday, October, 18

Time: 8:00 am London time (GMT+1)

Topic: completing a University degree is thought to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. We will discuss both sides of the argument.

Matthew and I look forward to meeting you there! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

#speaking #wse_native
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β€‹β€‹πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ SPEAKING SESSIONS WITH A UK NATIVE

We at World Speaks English are dedicated to effective practice that helps you reach new levels in English. Therefore, we proudly announce weekly speaking sessions with a UK native!

Join the session with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/qit-nohc-jha

Date: Sunday, November, 1

Time: 8:00 am London time (GMT)

Topic: IELTS. What will the passing the IELTS do for you ? How will it change your life? What plans do you have?

Matthew and I look forward to meeting you there! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

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πŸ“£ IELTS SPEAKING QUESTION

Grab a friend and try to tackle this IELTS speaking cue card.

Describe a time when you bought something for someone. You should say:
- when this was;
- what it was you bought;
- who you bought it for;
- and say how you felt about buying it for them.

If you don't have an English-speaking friend around, record yourself and post to our group (@wsecommunity) to practice with other members. Together we can achieve more!

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πŸ”₯ TOP 10 IELTS SPEAKING TIPS

I've prepared an incredible video for you!!

There is very detailed advice for each of 10 points with practical steps you can take to boost your speaking skills. Moreover, each of you can get a GIFT 🎁 - the Speaking Mistakes guide I put together that follows up on what was said in the video and gives even more insight into improved Speaking.

https://youtu.be/px4rg6PFrks

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THE SPEAKING BOOTCAMP LIVE LESSON REPLAY

Wow, we have just finished the 3-day IELTS Speaking bootcamps where participants have learnt lots of practical strategies for Parts 1-3, got sample answers and the opportunity to practice speaking with me and a native speaker from the UK.

I organize such intensive trainings for free and it makes me so happy to see there hundreds of very motivated participants from all over the globe.

I thought you guys will also benefit from this huge live lesson that I have recently run in the Bootcamp.

In the lesson:
πŸ”ΈFeedback to your speaking practice
πŸ”ΈSpeaking Part 3 tips & strategies for success
πŸ”ΈSpeaking Part 3 sample answers
πŸ”ΈMust-have components of a band 7+ answer
πŸ”ΈHow to improve your vocabulary and grammar for Speaking
πŸ”ΈGifts for you!

Watch the recording here β†’ https://youtu.be/cHAnfH4G8-E

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​​170 IELTS SPEAKING TOPICS

There are lots of different questions on IELTS that cover a variety of topics. To score 7+ you must showcase flexible use of vocabulary resource to be able to maintain a conversation on any of them.

Are you prepared? Do you know topic-specific words for pollution or technology for example?

I thought I might help you out! I've prepared a guide with 170 IELTS Speaking topics! πŸŽ‰

Using it, you will be able to focus on relevant subject and avoid anxiety... Because you'll know what to expect at the test!

The guide is absolutely free for everyone who fills in a short survey form about speaking below ❀️ you're welcome!

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πŸ’₯ 10 TIPS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH IN YOUR NATIVE COUNTRY

You do not need to live in an English-speaking country to speak English fluently. That's how I learned English without leaving Russia even once.

1. Surround yourself with english
That's an absolute must!. Find ways to make English a part of your daily life at home, for example, make a shopping list, read a newspaper, listen to the radio, write a diary in English, or listen to songs on or watch a video on the way somewhere. Switch all of your information sources to English!

2. Make friends with native speakers
Even if you do not live in an English-speaking country, there may be many foreigners nearby. Find ways to meet native English speakers: go to foreign bars and restaurants, conversational clubs, join sports and social clubs, or participate in language exchange programs. I personally just approached English-speaking people on the streets.

3. Find training partners
If you can't find a native speaker, start learning English at the same time with your friends to practice together. You can create an English speaking club and meet regularly to speak English. You can motivate each other, and you will learn by helping others with their problems. I asked my friends to conduct mock IELTS Speaking tests for me.

4. Use authentic materials
Just reading English in textbooks can get boring. Try reading English texts written for native speakers. At first it will seem difficult, but over time you will get used to it and be able to do it with ease. There are hundreds of resources on the Internet.

5. Online communication
I bet you know you chat with people from all over the world on the Internet. Join chats or forums, take online English courses, or find a pen-friend to practice English by learning different cultures. I have a special app where you can meet people for practice in seconds.

6. Set yourself realistic goals
Give yourself a reason to study: do you want to get a promotion, have the opportunity to talk with your foreign colleagues, study abroad or spend your next holiday in an English-speaking country? Set both short-term and long-term goals and track your progress.

7. Listen to real English
Train your ears, listening to English at a normal speed, even if you do not understand everything. It is easy to find free English podcasts on the Internet, and news agencies from most English-speaking countries publish audio and video news on the Internet for free.

8. Find fun ways to learn new words
If you like to sing, find the words of your favorite English songs. Or, if you have good visual memory, write new words in β€œPost-it” notes and attach them across the house. Make funny examples of sentences or draw small pictures next to new expressions to memorize them.

9. Learn about culture
Learning a language is not only grammar and vocabulary: it is communication with people who think and speak differently!

10. Whatever you do, have fun
Learning a language requires work, but you will be more motivated if you like the process itself. Play games, do crossword puzzles, sing songs, read comics and don't worry too much about mistakes - mistakes only help to get better!

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✨ LIVE IELTS SPEAKING PRACTICE

Today I've run a live lesson for 25 students from an Indian school called IELTS Cafe. We had a blast!

Not only did we practice real-difficulty IELTS questions, but also laughed a lot. Because IELTS is fun! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

πŸ“Some things I have pointed out from the practice:

1) don't use overly complicated words! Using "plethora" in a casual answer about movies will make you sound out of context.

2) don't use "very" with strong adjectives like "overwhelmed" or "jubilant". Use "absolutely" instead. "Very" is for weaker adjectives.
For example: "I was absolutely jubilant to see you, you make me very happy!"

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