IELTS Speaking Podcast: Your First Steps to Band 7+

IELTS Speaking: What's the difference between Band 5 and Band 8? In this episode, we play you BOTH answers to the same question — and break down exactly why one scores higher. This is Episode 1 of IELTS Speaking Podcast — your new weekly practice partner. Whether you're aiming for 6.5, 7, or higher, we've got you covered. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Band 5 vs Band 8: Hear the difference 1:05 — Welcome to IELTS Speaking Podcast 3:00 — The Speaking Test Explained (Parts 1, 2 & 3) 6:00 — The #1 Mistake Candidates Make 8:00 — Your First Topic: Work or Study (Model Answers) 11:30 — 3 Quick Wins You Can Use Tomorrow 13:30 — What's Coming Next ✅ IN THIS EPISODE: The "Answer Plus Plus" formula for extending any response Why short answers kill your score (and what to do instead) Model answers for "Do you work or are you a student?" 5 phrases you can steal and use in your test 3 quick wins to improve your score this week 📚 PHRASES FROM THIS EPISODE: "I'd have to say..." "No two days are quite the same" "That's a good question..." "That said..." "I'm quite fond of..." 🎧 This is a PODCAST-style episode — perfect for listening on your commute, at the gym, or while cooking. Practice speaking English without needing to watch a screen. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes every week. We're covering EVERY major IELTS Speaking topic — Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. 👉 NEXT EPISODE: IELTS Speaking: 5 Examiner Secrets That Could Save Your Score #IELTS #IELTSSpeaking #IELTSPreparation #IELTSTips #Band7 #IELTSPodcast #EnglishSpeaking #IELTSTest #SpeakingTest #ieltslistening IELTS Speaking, IELTS Speaking test, IELTS Speaking tips, IELTS Speaking practice, IELTS Band 7, IELTS Band 8, IELTS preparation, IELTS podcast, IELTS Speaking Part 1, IELTS Speaking Part 2, IELTS Speaking Part 3, IELTS model answers, IELTS Speaking samples, how to pass IELTS Speaking, IELTS Speaking for beginners, IELTS tips and tricks, IELTS work or study, IELTS Speaking 2024, IELTS Speaking 2025, IELTS English, learn English IELTS