Episodes 419
Avg. Duration 20m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (478)
Since Nov 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
66%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

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About This Podcast

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. Our website: https://successwithielts.com Transcripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcripts Premium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium

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Recent Episodes

S13 😖 Describe an event you attended in which you didn’t enjoy the music played (Part 2) + Transcript

Jun 12, 2026 19m

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rory recounts a disastrous lunch where the music was so loud he couldn't think!…

S13 👴🏻 Age and life stages (Part 1) + Transcript

Jun 08, 2026 19m

Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Feeling anxious about the IELTS topic of age? Maria and Rory explore how to answer questions about your life stage with positivity,…

S13 🚯 Environmental protection and conservation (Part 3) + Transcript

Jun 05, 2026 20m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Rory thinks rewards encourage people, but Maria argues for punishment! Listen to hear them debate the best ways to tackle tough…

S13 🌷 Describe a person who likes to look after the natural world (Part 2) + Transcript

May 30, 2026 21m

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen as Rory describes his mum's 'green thumb' using C1 vocab like 'dab hand' and…

S13 🏞️ Views (Part 1) + Transcript

May 26, 2026 16m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Are you 'fussy' about where you stay? Rory discusses seeing the galaxy and why Scottish scenery is on a par with the world's best,…

S13 🌱 Influence and encouragement (Part 3) + Transcript

May 24, 2026 23m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Can you persuade anyone? Rory reveals what gives someone 'gravitas' and why hovering over kids might backfire. Plus, Maria…

S13 🧗 Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something that they didn't want to do (Part 2) + Transcript

May 22, 2026 17m

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Rory recalls a time he had to convince a chaotic student to take her IELTS homework seriously. Find out how he navigated…

S13 ⚽️ Childhood activities (Part 1) + Transcript

May 19, 2026 20m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Remember playing hide and seek? Rory struggles to recall his childhood pastimes but shares brilliant language for talking about…

🤩 Celebrities and fame (Part 3) + Transcript

May 18, 2026 21m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Curious about the dark side of childhood stardom? Rory explores the psychological toll on young celebrities and reveals how they…

S13 👨‍🎤 Describe a famous person you would like to meet (Part 2) + Transcript

May 17, 2026 19m

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Why does Rory say you should 'never meet your idols' but then choose Paris Hilton? Listen as he unpacks her notorious…

S13 ☕️ Morning routine (Part 1) + Transcript

May 13, 2026 20m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Is 5:30 AM an ungodly hour? Rory defends his early bird habits while Maria offers wilder ways to start your day, from petting cats…

S13 📱 Mobile Phones (Part 3) + Transcript

May 10, 2026 28m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Are selfies a waste of time? Can you have too many apps? Rory tackles tough questions about our digital lives, revealing Band 9…

S13 📵 Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone (Part 2) + Transcript

May 07, 2026 24m

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs What happens when Rory has to give up his phone for his IELTS test? He shares a story packed with Band 9 vocabulary and…

S13 📖 Reading (Part 1) + Transcript

May 05, 2026 16m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Is a page-turner keeping you up all night? Rory explains how he went from a haphazard reader to finishing two books a month, and…

S13 🤓 Talents & Being Smart (Part 3) + Transcript

May 04, 2026 27m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Are you born smart or do you build it? Rory and Maria debate what makes us intelligent, from school meals and leafy greens to the…

S13 🧠 Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way (Part 2) + Transcript

Apr 30, 2026 20m

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: who this person is, what the problem was, how he/she solved it, and explain why you think he/she did it in…

S13 ⌨️ Typing (Part 1) + Transcript

Apr 27, 2026 19m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Do you bang down the keys or prefer to write by hand? Rory reveals how he learned to type without any conscious effort and…

S13 🛌 Describe a place in your house where you can relax (Part 2) + Transcript

Apr 23, 2026 14m

Get access to our premium episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs You should say: where it is, what it is like, what you enjoy doing there, and explain why you feel relaxed at this…

S13 🍕 Food (Part 1) + Transcript

Apr 20, 2026 18m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Is steak better than pizza? Rory weighs the pros and cons of his favourites, discussing everything from hitting macros to junk…

S13 💴 Buying things and money (Part 3) + Transcript

Apr 17, 2026 22m

Get access to our episode archive: https://www.patreon.com/ieltssfs Rory reveals why we buy things we don't need, from sneaky marketing ploys to the fear of being left out. Find out how to stop…

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