Do you ever discover that something you say often is offensive? Sometimes common phrases have a problematic origin. Listen in to today’s episode as Lindsay and Aubrey help you navigate this situation. You’ll learn phrases to avoid in English and details about why. Raising awareness … Read More
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IELTS Energy 1563: Band 9 Vocabulary That is a Necessary Evil
What have you done today that was a necessary evil? You may be asked about chores or obligations on IELTS. You need high-scoring vocabulary to describe things you don’t love doing. Speaking Part 1 Many questions on Speaking Part 1 are about obligations. Use today’s… Read More
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IELTS Energy 1560: How to Brainstorm for This Tricky Task 2 Topic
Do you think people are less original today than when you were young? Today we’ll brainstorm a difficult IELTS question from December 2025. We’ll then share band 9 body paragraphs for this complex question. Today’s IELTS Writing Task 2 topic This essay question was reported… Read More
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AEE 2556: Don’t Blow Off Phrasal Verbs!
How many phrasal verbs contain the verb “blow?” Today we share part 2 of this 3-part series about phrasal verbs with “blow.” Find out how you can use these to bring down the wall of formality for better connection. The importance of phrasal verbs Aubrey… Read More
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IELTS Energy 1561: Will Your Sense of Humor Improve Your IELTS Scores?
Do you often go to comedy shows? The topic of humor often comes up on IELTS. You may need to describe a person you think is funny. You could also be asked to share how much you value humor in a person. IELTS Speaking Part… Read More
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