IELTS Prepare by IDP is a free ten-part video podcast series by IDP Education. This trusted resource features interviews with IELTS experts who explain the test structure, share prep tips, and guide test takers on what to expect on test day.
What You Can Do With IELTS, With May Huynh, Episode 10 [VIDEO]
May Huynh from Vietnam shares her personal experience of IELTS and where it has taken her. She talks about her international student journey and how IELTS has played a pivotal role in shaping her professional path. May offers firsthand advice on preparing for IELTS and moving to an English-speaking country.
Highlights:
02:29 - 11:24: May’s IELTS test experience
11:25 - 15:57: Why May chose IELTS and how it helped her at university
15:58 -19:33: How IELTS has helped May’s career path
19:34 - 23:51: Test Taker Questions
Episode links + resources:
IELTS – Achieve your work, study and migration goals (https://ielts.idp.com/)
Podcast: IDP Real Talk for International Students (https://www.idp.com/australia/idp-real-talk-for-international-students-podcast/)
IELTS Prepare by IDP vodcast on the IELTS by IDP app (https://ieltsbyidp.go.link/home/prepare/prepare-vodcast-listing?adj_t=1d1alvnf&adj_deep_link=ieltsbyidp%3A%2F%2Fgo.link%2Fhome%2Fprepare%2Fprepare-vodcast-listing&adj_fallback=https%3A%2F%2Fielts.idp.com%2Fpage%2Fvodcast-ielts-prepare-by-idp&adj_redirect_macos=https%3A%2F%2Fielts.idp.com%2Fpage%2Fvodcast-ielts-prepare-by-idp)
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: May Huynh
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
30 Jul 2024
IELTS Test Day, With Jess Christie, Episode 9 [VIDEO]
Join Jess Christie from one of our IELTS test centres as she explains what happens on test day. Jess also provides helpful advice on what to bring, how to manage your time, and what you can do to manage test day nerves.
Highlights
02:10 - 08:00 What to expect on IELTS test day
8:01 - 12:51 Managing your time in the IELTS test
12:52 - 18:13 Feeling confident on IELTS test day
18:14 - 22:28 Test Taker Questions
Episode links + resources:
What to bring to an IELTS test (https://ielts.idp.com/about/test-day/what-to-bring)
What to expect on IELTS test day (https://ielts.idp.com/about/test-day)
Mastering IELTS: Essential Time Management Tips (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-how-to-manage-your-time-during-the-ielts-test)
Book an IELTS Test (https://bit.ly/BookIELTStest)
Prepare for test day with the IELTS Familiarisation test (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/ielts-familiarisation-tests)
Credits
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Jess Christie
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
23 Jul 2024
IELTS Speaking, With Rochelle Van Der Merwe, Episode 8 [VIDEO]
IELTS Expert Rochelle Van Der Merwe takes us through each part of the IELTS Speaking test and shares valuable insights about how to prepare. This episode also features a special section on how to practise for the Individual Long-turn in Part 2.
Highlights
02:28 - 10:48 Question Types in the IELTS Speaking test
10:49 - 21:51 IELTS Speaking Strategies
21:52 - 28:22 Test Taker Questions
Episode links + resources:
Your pocket guide to IELTS Speaking (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-guide-to-ielts-speaking)
IELTS Speaking practice questions and sample tasks (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-free-speaking-practice-questions?prep=true)
IELTS Speaking test: How to prepare for Part 2 (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-ielts-speaking-test-long-turn-part-2)
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Rochelle can der Merwe
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
16 Jul 2024
IELTS Writing, With Don Oliver, Episode 7 [VIDEO]
IELTS expert Don Oliver returns to share his best IELTS tips for the Writing section. He talks about the different Writing tasks you might encounter in IELTS Academic and General Training tests and offers practical advice on analysing graphs and charts in Academic Task 1.
Highlights
02:23 - 06:35 Question types in the Writing test
06:35 - 17:58 IELTS Writing strategies
17:58 - 28:25 Test Taker Questions
Episode links + resources:
Your pocket guide to IELTS General Training Writing (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-ielts-general-training-writing)
Your pocket guide to IELTS Academic Writing (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-guide-to-ielts-academic-writing)
IELTS Writing Task 1 Question Types: A Comprehensive Guide (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-ielts-writing-task-1-question-types)
Types of essays to expect in your IELTS Writing Task 2 (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-e-is-for-essays)
Free IELTS Academic Writing sample preparation questions (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-academic-writing-free-practice-questions)
Free IELTS General Training Writing sample questions (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-free-general-training-writing-practice-question)
Credits
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Don Oliver
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
9 Jul 2024
IELTS Reading, With Andy Atts, Episode 6 [VIDEO]
Andy Watts from E2 Test Prep returns to talk about IELTS Reading. Find out what to expect in the IELTS Academic and General Training Reading tests and how to prepare. This episode also takes a closer a look at the best way to approach True/False/Not Given questions.
Highlights:
02:05 - 09:27 Question Types in the IELTS Reading test
09:28 - 20:46 IELTS Reading Strategies
20:47 - 31:00 Test Taker Questions
Episode links + resources:
Your pocket guide to IELTS Academic Reading (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-guide-to-ielts-academic-reading)
Your pocket guide to IELTS General Training Reading (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-guide-to-ielts-general-training-reading)
Mastering IELTS Reading: Understanding the different question types (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-ielts-reading-question-types)
Free IELTS Academic Reading sample preparation questions (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-academic-reading-free-practice-questions)
Free IELTS General Training Reading sample questions (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-general-training-reading-free-practice-questions)
IELTS Reading: True, False, Not Given! Which one is it? (https://www.youtube.com/embed/WznHyYL9fOE)
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Andy Watts
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
2 Jul 2024
IELTS Listening, With Andy Watts, Episode 5 [VIDEO]
In this episode, Andy Watts from E2 Test Prep guides us through the Listening section of the IELTS test. We cover question types and preparation strategies, including valuable insights into how to navigate the lecture or talk in Part 4.
Highlights
02:01 - 05:49 Question types in the IELTS Listening test
05:50 - 22:06 Preparation Strategies for the IELTS Listening test
22:07 - 27:09 Test Taker Questions
Episode links + resources:
IELTS Listening test – Pocket guide (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-ielts-listening-pocket-guide)
IELTS Listening test preparation – question types (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-question-types-listening)
Free IELTS Listening – practice sample questions (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-free-listening-practice-questions)
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Andy Watts
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
26 Jun 2024
Improving Your English Before You Take IELTS, With Linda Alley, Episode 4 [VIDEO]
Join Linda Alley from IDP as she talks about how you can develop your English skills before you take IELTS. She also shares her top tips for learning new vocabulary, including what to focus on and what you can do to remember new words.
Highlights:
02:41 - 10:50 Tips for improving Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening
10:11 - 15:53 Strategies for learning vocabulary
15:54 - 18:20 Test Taker Questions
Episode links + resources:
Use mind maps to build your vocabulary resource for IELTS (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-mind-maps-to-build-vocabulary)
Vocabulary to help prepare for common IELTS topics (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-common-vocabulary-ielts-topics)
How to remember new words in English IDP IELTS Preparation Hub (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-how-to-remember-new-words)
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Linda Alley
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
20 Jun 2024
How to Prepare for IELTS, With Don Oliver, Episode 3 [VIDEO]
Tune in with IELTS Expert Don Oliver to find out how to get ready for the IELTS test. Learn how to make time to study and what to focus on during your IELTS test preparation. Plus, find out more about IDP’s IELTS study materials.
Highlights:
1:28 – 2:28: IELTS Myth
2:28 – 5:28: What to focus on during your IELTS preparation
6:15 – 8:22: Making time to study
8:22 –12:47: Choose preparation resources for the IELTS test
16:08 – 17:05: Test taker questions
17:20: Key Takeaways from Don
Episode links + resources:
IDP IELTS Preparation Hub (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/ielts-test-preparation-material)
IELTS by IDP app (https://bit.ly/DownloadIELTSbyIDPapp)
IELTS masterclasses (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/masterclass)
Free IELTS practice tests (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/ielts-test-preparation-practice-tests-material)
Macquarie University IELTS Preparation course (https://ielts.idp.com/lp/ielts-free-preparation-offer)
IELTS Success 2024: Setting Smart Goals for Effective Achievement (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/article-ielts-success-in-2024-how-to-create-achievable-goals)
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Don Oliver
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
20 Jun 2024
How IELTS is scored, with Rose Aravanis, Episode 2 [VIDEO]
In this episode, IELTS Expert Rose Aravanis explains how your IELTS test is marked. Learn about the IELTS Band Descriptors and how you can use them to improve your score. Rose also gives advice on how to move from a Band 6 to 7 in Writing and Speaking.
Highlights:
1:16 - 2:00: IELTS Myth
2:00 - 4:39: IELTS band scores
4:40 - 12:27: Using the IELTS band descriptors to improve your score
12:28 - 20:00: How to Achieve a Band 7 in IELTS Writing and Speaking
20:01 - 22:00: Test Taker Questions
20:31 - Key Takeaways from Rose Aravanis
Episode links + resources:
How is the IELTS test marked? (https://ielts.idp.com/results/how-ielts-is-marked)
Do you know how your IELTS test is scored? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2NCpP1taRQ&list=PLsuhejYkZ345R9MIpt099cfHHsSxBlwzh&index=5)
IELTS band score calculator (https://ielts.idp.com/results/how-ielts-is-marked/band-score-calculator)
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Rose Aravanis
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
20 Jun 2024
Overview of IELTS, with Daniel Marsh, Episode 1 [VIDEO]
Join Daniel Marsh from IDP as he talks about the different types of IELTS tests and how you can take them. Find out about the structure of the IELTS test and how IELTS One Skill Retake can help you achieve your best score.
Highlights:
1:28 – 1:50: IELTS Myth
1:50 – 4:51: Choosing the right IELTS test
7:15 – 12:18: Different ways to take IELTS
12:22 –15:20: IELTS test structure
16:08 – 17:05: Test taker questions
17:20: Key Takeaways from Daniel
Episode links + resources:
Which IELTS test do I need to take (https://ielts.idp.com/about/which-test-do-i-take)
IELTS for study (https://ielts.idp.com/about/which-test-do-i-take/academic)
IELTS for UKVI – Official preparation materials (https://ielts.idp.com/prepare/ielts-for-ukvi)
Should I take IELTS on computer or paper (https://ielts.idp.com/about/article-computer-delivered-paper-based-ielts-comparison)
Take your IELTS Academic test online: Bookings Now Open (https://ielts.idp.com/lp/ielts-online-bookings-open)
IELTS One Skill Retake (https://ielts.idp.com/about/ielts-one-skill-retake)
All you need to know about your IELTS results (https://ielts.idp.com/results)
What are the test sections in your IELTS test
Credits:
Host: Rocco Nigro
Guest: Daniel Marsh
Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland
Content Writer: Linda Alley
Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor
19 Jun 2024
Introducing IELTS Prepare by IDP
Are you prepping for the IELTS test and looking for comprehensive guidance? Our brand new video podcast series, IELTS Prepare by IDP, is launching very soon!
What you can look forward to:
Trusted preparation materials developed by IDP Education.
Interviews with IELTS Experts and industry professionals.
A ten-part series covering everything you need to know about IELTS.
Video and audio formats so you can study anytime, anywhere.
Download the IELTS by IDP app to access all the episodes when they launch! 📲 https://bit.ly/DownloadIELTSbyIDPapp
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