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🤣 Telling jokes (Part 1) + Transcript
14/09/2026 | 21 mins.
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Can a joke 'bomb' in the IELTS test? Rory reveals a mortifying story from his stand-up comedy debut, sharing essential idioms to describe what's funny... and what definitely isn't. Listen to learn more!

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⚖️ Dream jobs and career choices (Part 3) + Transcript
11/09/2026 | 23 mins.
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Rory explains why money isn't everything when choosing a career. He discusses how to find a job that fits your personality and why you might need to reinvent yourself just to keep up with the times.

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👨‍🍳 Describe your perfect job (Part 2) + Transcript
09/09/2026 | 19 mins.
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Ever get 'stuck in a rut'? Rory describes his ideal flexible career, packed with idioms and advanced grammar. Listen to see how he avoids boredom and creates a 'win-win' work-life situation for himself!

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🌙 Evenings (Part 1) + Transcript
07/09/2026 | 17 mins.
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Is it a pain to work late? Rory, our resident early bird, feels groggy and irritable, but what about night owls? Learn high-level idioms and phrasal verbs to describe your own daily energy levels and habits.

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🔀 Making and changing plans (Part 3) + Transcript
04/09/2026 | 18 mins.
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Rory discusses why changing plans can make you untrustworthy. Listen as Maria unpacks advanced idioms like "pull the rug out" and "willy-nilly" for a high-scoring answer on plans and personality.

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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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