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Join Linda Alley from IDP as she talks about how you can increase your English language proficiency before you take the IELTS test. 

Get practical advice on how to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. And don’t miss Linda’s vocabulary building strategies.  

Linda creates content and learning experiences for people who are studying English and preparing for IELTS. She was also an English language teacher for over 10 years and has taught at universities, language schools and international companies. 

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Episode description

This episode covers: 

Speaking 

Learn how language exchanges can enhance your speaking skills – even if you’re not living in an English-speaking country.  

Writing 

Discover how keeping a journal can help you improve your grammar and vocabulary.  

Reading   

Get tips on what to read and what activities you can do to develop the reading skills tested in IELTS.  

Listening  

Learn how to expose yourself to different accents and why it’s important to give yourself a task when you listen.  

Learning vocabulary 

Find out which words to focus on and how to learn them. Learn how to create mind maps on common IELTS topics. Plus, get tips on how to remember new vocabulary

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Test Taker Questions 

“I feel shy to speak in English. How can I overcome it?” 

Get answers to your questions on how to improve your English.  

Credits

Host: Rocco Nigro 

Guest: Linda Alley

Director and Producer: Lizzy Garland 

Content Writer: Linda Alley 

Assistant Producer: Emily McIvor 

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Published on June 26, 2024

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