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• IELTS Task 1: How to describe a natural process (rain-shadow deserts)

  September 30, 2026 · 21 min

  How do you describe a natural process diagram in IELTS Writing Task 1? In this episode, I walk you step by step through a Task 1 diagram showing the formation of rain-shadow deserts. You'll learn how to: 🌧️ identify the key stages before…

• IELTS Vocabulary: Happiness (The Happiness Industry)

  September 19, 2026 · 32 min

  This lesson focuses on the topic of Happiness as it appears in the IELTS test. We'll go through vocabulary related to the topic, and I walk you through a difficult Academic Passage 3 text about the science of happiness. Keywords mental…

• IELTS Vocabulary: Nature or Nurture?

  June 6, 2026 · 29 min

  In this podcast, you'll learn key words and concepts that will help you understand and discuss the topic of nature and nurture. 🧬 nature  = the traits we are born with (genetics) 🏠 nurture  = the experiences we go through in life…

• IELTS Reading Tips: Languages and Learning (Silbo Gomero)

  April 6, 2026 · 22 min

  In this episode, we explore the topic of language(s) in IELTS. From bilingualism and language learning to language loss and global communication, you’ll learn the key vocabulary and ideas you need for Reading, Listening, Writing, and…

• IELTS Listening: Céide fields

  March 24, 2026 · 19 min

  In this episode, we use the story of the Céide Fields (an archaeological site in Ireland) to help you improve the skills you need for IELTS Listening. You’ll practise following a real lecture-style talk, identifying key information, making…

• IELTS GT Reading: Women in medieval art

  March 12, 2026 · 27 min

  🧑‍🎨 In this podcast you'll learn ideas and vocabulary related to the theme of GENDER, specifically the forgotten role of women in medieval art. GET THE FULL LESSON ON MY WEBSITE: https://ieltsetc.com/ielts-tips-and-tricks/ Text Summary A…

• IELTS Listening: Bidcaster Archaeological Dig

  March 4, 2026 · 25 min

  This Listening Part 2 about an archaeological dig will help you review maps 🗺️ and vocabulary related to the topic of Civilisation 🏺. Get the full Listening Course on my website: https://ieltsetc.com/courses

• IELTS Reading: The White Horse of Uffington

  February 20, 2026 · 26 min

  🏮 To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse, here's an Academic Passage 1 text all about The White Horse of Uffington - an ancient chalk figure cut into a hillside in England. The text discusses how and when this…