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Why is dating in a big American city so difficult? Today, returning guest Jessica Coyle talks about some of the obstacles, and shares 3 tips to improve your odds of success! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the IELTS English exam? Who takes it, and why? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss all the basics of the IELTS exam!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can you achieve English fluency where you live? Today, find out why you don’t have to live in an English-speaking country to become fluent in English! Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you know the difference between “by” and “until”? Today, learn how they’re not the same, and how to use them like a native speaker!   Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you want to impress the examiner in the IELTS speaking section? Today, find out why exaggerating will give you a better score!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you in danger of making a cultural mistake in writing? Today, learn the biggest cultural mistake people make in Writing Task 2 of the IELTS! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the arts take your English to a higher level? Today, Lindsay talks with TEDx speaker and ESL expert Mindy Young about how to use music, painting and poetry in learning English!   Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you address people in English? Today, Lindsay and Michelle tell you what you should call people, and when!   Come back to our site to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What should you bring to your IELTS exam? When should you go, and what should you watch out for? Today, Lindsay and Jessica discuss how you can be prepared to succeed on your IELTS test day!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should you speak American English or British English on the IELTS? Today, Jessica and Lindsay talk about accents, and what you can expect on the exam!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does the IELTS examiner stop you in the speaking test? Today, Jessica and Lindsay talk about why this happens, and why you shouldn’t worry about it!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can you motivate yourself for English learning? Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss a tip to help you be a better self-guided learner!   Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you talk about love in English? Today, Lindsay and Michelle give you 8 English prepositions to use when discussing romance and finding the right person!   Come back to our site for more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did the IELTS examiner ask you a difficult question? Did your mind just go blank? Today, Lindsay and Jessica share 6 phrases to help you fill that time void! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now If you get asked a question that you can’t immediately answer during your IELTS exam, you don’t want to go silent. It’s important to keep speaking even if you need a moment to decide how to answer the actual question. Native English speakers use many different phrases to help them do this. It’s important to understand that using a time-filling phrase won’t hurt your score.  In fact, it’s likely to improve it!   Here are a few phrases to use if you need a moment to think about how to answer a question during your IELTS exam: “Honestly, I am a little bit nervous right now and my mind just went blank.” This says that you’re being honest, and trying. “My mind went blank” is also an idiom. “Frankly, this isn’t something I’m used to talking about.” Again, this is honest, and sounds like something a n

What should you wear for the IELTS exam? Today, Lindsay and Jessica talk about how to dress for success on exam day! Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now Our clothes affect how we feel, and how we conduct our behavior. Other people can sense if we appear confident and comfortable. Not only that, they might even reflect what they see in us. On test day, it’s important to project an image that says you’re intelligent, that you take the exam seriously, and that you’re relaxed. You want to be comfortable while sitting through the Writing and Reading sections of the test, but you also want to show your best self to the Speaking section examiner.   In order to do both, consider the following “business casual” items: Slacks: These are the formal pants that would go with a suit. If they’re black, they can go with almost anything. Boots and leggings: For women, remember to stick with something comfortable — no high heels. Blouse or collared shirt: For men, there’s probably no need for a necktie,

Can ignorance help you learn English? On today’s Deep Thoughts Thursday, learn the secret to success, and how you can apply it to learning English! Come back to our site to read the quote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should you connect not perfect your English for the IELTS exam? Today, learn how to connect with the examiner, and something you probably don’t know about the exam day schedule!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course   In the IELTS, you’re not graded for being perfect. You’re graded for communication ability. It’s important to understand that this is connection, not perfection. After you complete the Reading and Writing sections, there will probably be some waiting time before the Speaking section of your test. While you’re waiting, don’t get nervous! Instead, keep in mind that the examiner is not expecting you to be perfect. He or she only wants you to communicate your ideas the best you can. They want you to be able to connect with them.   Does connection not perfection work for you and your English learning? How will you use it with your IELTS examiner? Tell us about it in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you stuck on the rules of English? Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss how to go from obsessing over the rules, to freeing your mind to get more creative with your English! Come back to our website for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you need some phrasal verbs for the IELTS exam? Today, Lindsay and Jessica share 5 English phrasal verbs you can use to stand out and get the score you need!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS video training course now   You will probably be asked to talk about the topics of home, shopping, food and studying in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking Section. You need to prepare for this. One way you can do that is have some phrasal verbs. Phrasal verbs are a way to sound more natural and native when speaking informally. Though there are many of these to choose from, you only need to use of a few to stand out.   Here are five that are easy to use and will impress your examiner: Bone up on: This means to learn. It’s not only a phrasal verb, but also an idiom. “I had to bone up on my English studies.” Figure out: This means to learn the details of something, or discover how it works. “I figured out how to fix the television.” Goof off: When you are having fun, but not working or studying, you can say “I spent the after

Are Americans paranoid? Today, Lindsay and Michelle discuss why a few towns in the United States are banning a common winter activity for kids!   Taking IELTS? Get our free IELTS training course now Most Americans live in places that get snow in the winter. As children, they probably went sledding at least a few times. But today, some places are trying to ban sledding because it can be dangerous! Towns with sled hills are afraid somebody will get hurt, and the town will be sued. Some lawsuits are justified, but there is such a thing as a “frivolous lawsuit,” which is a lawsuit that has little merit but is being pursued for money, rather than justice.   What do you think about banning sledding? What do think about suing a “haunted house” park because it’s too scary? Share your thoughts in the comments section below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices