Best Success IELTS Podcasts (2024)

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💀 Describe a risk you took (Part 2) + Transcript 19:53

14m ago19:53

19:53

You should say: when you took the risk, why you took the risk, how it went, and explain how you felt about it. - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2---Describe-a-risk-you-took-08-27 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner Our social media: https…

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OPEC Explained: Part 1 - Origins and Strategic Purpose 22:28

4h ago22:28

22:28

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was established in 1960 to give oil-producing nations more control over their resources and influence global oil prices. Initially formed by five countries—Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela — OPEC has grown to include 12 member countries, with 10 additional nations cooperating u…

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AI in ELT: A Teacher's Perspective 36:31

7h ago36:31

36:31

In this episode, we speak to innovative ESL Teacher and EdTech enthusiast Ricardo Arizaga, who experiments with AI in the classroom and leads technology-based teacher training courses. We discuss the advantages of using AI with students, as well as some of the tools and resources available to teachers to enhance their lessons. We also touch on pote…

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BEP84 | How Would You Invest $1,000? 23:21

2h ago23:21

23:21

Send us a Text Message. On the 84th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 This Summer" If you had an extra $1,000 to invest, how would you do it? Would you buy stocks, gold, cryptocurrency? Find out what this investor thinks on this week's Current E…

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🎂 Birthdays (Part 1) + Transcript 18:47

6m ago18:47

18:47

What do you usually do on your birthday What did you do on your birthday when you were a child? Is it important for you to celebrate your birthday? Whose birthday do you think is the most important to celebrate in your country? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium B…

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📚 Study habits (Part 3) + Transcript 22:30

1d ago22:30

22:30

Do you like to learn on your own or with others? What's the difference between learning face-to-face with teachers and learning by yourself? Do you prefer to study at home or study in other places? What are the benefits of gaining work experience while studying? Do most people like to study in a noisy place? What are the advantages and disadvantage…

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BEP83 | Why You're Not Achieving Your Goals 15:39

1h ago15:39

15:39

Send us a Text Message. On the 83rd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Why You're Not Achieving Your Goals Do you feel like you're not succeeding sometimes? Perhaps you have dreams and goals you haven't fulfilled yet. Do you know why you aren't able to complete those goals? On this episode, ALsensei shares some …

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🛋️ Describe an indoor or outdoor place where it is easy for you to study (Part 2) + Transcript 21:38

13m ago21:38

21:38

You should say: when it was, what it was, who you showed it to, how you showed it, and explain how you felt about it. - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-an-indoor-or-outdoor-place-where-it-is-easy-for-you-to-study-08-20 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.success…

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Episode 8: Giovanni Rottura and EdYOUfest 30:01

9h ago30:01

30:01

We talk to Giovanni Rottura about the many things he's doing to connect teachers from around the world. Listen and find out how EdYOUfest and other programmes Giovanni runs, are creating opportunities for teaching professionals around the world. https://www.edyoufest.org/ Support the Show. IntELEcast News: The podcast that takes you inside the worl…

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The CrowdStrike Incident: the largest global IT outage in history 9:03

2h ago9:03

9:03

In July, a global IT outage, known as the CrowdStrike Incident, disrupted businesses worldwide. A faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected millions of devices, leading to significant financial losses across various sectors. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the largest global IT outage in history, triggered by a fau…

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BEP82 | DON'T Do These 5 Things in Your Business Presentations! 20:06

3h ago20:06

20:06

Send us a Text Message. On the 82nd episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: DON'T Do These 5 Things in Your Business Presentations! How effective are you at giving presentations at work? Do you feel nervous? Do you feel confident? Do you practice giving presentations much? If not, you might be making these five commo…

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🖋️ Pens and pencils (Part 1) + Transcript 17:17

6m ago17:17

17:17

Do you usually use a pen or a pencil? Do you prefer a pen or a pencil? When was the last time you bought a pen or a pencil? Would you give a pen or a pencil as a gift? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/ror…

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🤝 Social Interactions and making friends (Part 3) + Transcript 23:06

12d ago23:06

23:06

In what situations would people be willing to get to know new people? How do people usually make friends? Where do people go to meet new people? How do people start a conversation? Why are some people unwilling to have conversations with others? Is it difficult for adults to talk with children? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory…

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🕺 Describe a person you met at a party (Part 2) + Transcript 16:11

17m ago16:11

16:11

You should say: what party it was, who this person is, what you talked about, and explain why you enjoyed talking with him/her. - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-person-you-met-at-a-party-08-13 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspart…

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AI in ELT: An Academic Coordinator's Perspective 32:33

1d ago32:33

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In our first episode of our new series, AI in ELT, we speak to Academic Coordinator & Teacher David Castillo. We discuss how AI has affected the administration and academic side of language schools, as well as AI policies in institutions. We also talk about the importance of keeping up with ever-changing technologies, and how assessment has changed…

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🍳 Breakfast (Part 1) + Transcript 18:22

9d ago18:22

18:22

What do you usually eat for breakfast? Do you think breakfast is important? What did you have for breakfast when you were a child? Is breakfast important for you? What do you usually eat for breakfast? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here…

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Over Tourism Issues in Spain and Japan 18:30

17d ago18:30

18:30

Over tourism is becoming a significant issue in popular destinations worldwide, with cities like Barcelona and countries like Japan struggling to balance economic benefits with the challenges of an increasing number of visitors. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the impact of over tourism in Spain and Japan. They discuss how the surge in tour…

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🎞️ Films and film industry (Part 3) + Transcript 25:08

5d ago25:08

25:08

Which film genres are most popular in your country? What kind of movies must be seen in the cinema to be fully appreciated? What can cinemas do to attract more people? Do you think people can learn new cultures through movies? With the increasing popularity of streaming services, what do you think is the future of cinemas? In what ways has the film…

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📽️ Describe a film you watched recently (Part 2) + Transcript 15:39

7d ago15:39

15:39

You should say: what the film was, where you watched it, what the film was about, and explain if you enjoyed it or not. - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-film-you-watched-recently-08-06 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspartner Our …

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⛈️ Weather (Part 1) + Transcript 13:42

9d ago13:42

13:42

Do you prefer cold or hot weather? Do you check the weather? What do you think the effects of climate change in recent years are? Would you like to visit other cities that have different climates from where you live? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class…

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💰 Money and Financial Literacy (Part 3) + Transcript 21:03

12d ago21:03

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Why do people rarely use cash now? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using credit cards? Do you think it’s a good thing that more people are using digital payment? When do children begin to comprehend the value of money? Is it good and necessary to teach children to save money? Should parents reward children with money? Tune in and have …

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🧧 Describe a time when you received money as a gift (Part 2) + Transcript 16:31

29d ago16:31

16:31

You should say: when it happened, who gave you the money, why they gave you money, and explain how you used the money. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-time-when-you-received-money-as-a-gift-07-30 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://li…

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🛍️ Shopping (Part 1) + Transcript 20:57

16d ago20:57

20:57

Do you like shopping? Do you compare prices when you shop? Is it difficult for you to make choices when you shop? Do you think expensive products are always better than cheaper ones? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here: https://successwi…

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🧑‍🚀 Taking risk (Part 3) + Transcript 17:00

18d ago17:00

17:00

Why do people like dangerous things? How should parents teach their children what a risk is? What risks should parents tell their children to avoid? Why do some people like to watch risk-taking movies? Why do some people enjoy extreme sports? Who is more interested in taking risks, the young or the old? Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class …

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average & Dow Theory 24:27

29d ago24:27

24:27

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) remains a vital benchmark for U.S. economic performance, despite being established in 1896. Today, the DJIA and Dow Theory continue to provide investors with valuable insights into market trends. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan explore the history and significance of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, often refer…

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☣️ Describe a risk you took (Part 2) + Transcript 19:24

21d ago19:24

19:24

You should say: when you took the risk, why you took the risk, how it went, and explain how you felt about it. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-risk-you-took-07-23 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts.com/ieltspar…

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🏪 Small businesses (Part 1) + Transcript 18:56

1M ago18:56

18:56

Do you know many small businesses where you live? Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses? Have you ever worked in small businesses? Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class …

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🪇 Music (Part 3) + Transcript 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

What do you think about playing music for children in class? Why do many teachers incorporate music into the classroom? Are there any advantages to a shop that plays music? How would people's shopping behaviour be affected in a shop with music? What would be the effect of background music in a film? Do you think very few people notice background mu…

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🧑‍🎤 Describe a person who thinks music is important and enjoys music (Part 2) + Transcript 19:13

29d ago19:13

19:13

You should say: who this person is, how you knew him/her, what music he/she likes, why he/she thinks music is important, and explain how you feel about him/her. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-person-who-likes-to-buy-goods-at-low-prices-0…

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BEP81 | Best Places to Live in the World 20:37

1M ago20:37

20:37

Send us a Text Message. On the 81st episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over the following business news article: "Expats Rank The Best Places To Live In The World" Have you ever tried to find a partner on a dating app? Do you think it's possible to find love online? Is it right for the government to be in charge of a campaign like thi…

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💐 Flowers (Part 1) + Transcript 19:34

1M ago19:34

19:34

What flowers do you like? What's your favourite flower? Are there any flowers that have special meaning in your country? Have you planted any flowers? Have you sent flowers to others? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book a class with Rory here: https://successw…

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🎰 Consumer habits (Part 3) + Transcript 24:01

1M ago24:01

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Does consumption have any impact on the environment? Why do some people always want to buy new things to replace old ones? Why do some people replace things more often than others? Why do young people change things more often than old people? Why do some people like to buy expensive things? Why do some people prefer to buy things in the supermarket…

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Episode 7: Michal Mazanek from MTS celebrating 10 years of success with exams and more! 19:02

1M ago19:02

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In this episode, we listen to an interview with Michal Mazanek, founder and CEO of MTS (and our sponsor) who talks to us about 10 years of success in the exams sector and more. Michal is definitely one of the success stories of immigration into the UK! Listen now to hear about his journey so far, the state of exams today in the ELT world, and a lit…

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Elon Musk vs. The Brazilian Supreme Court 16:11

1M ago16:11

16:11

Elon Musk’s social media platform X faces legal challenges in Brazil over content moderation, highlighting the difficulties global companies encounter with varying legal and cultural standards. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent legal battle between Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian Supreme Court. They discuss the c…

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🤑 Describe a person who likes to buy goods at low prices (Part 2) + Transcript 20:44

1M ago20:44

20:44

You should say: who this person is, what this person likes to buy, where this person likes to buy things, and explain why this person likes cheap goods. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-a-person-who-likes-to-buy-goods-at-low-prices-07-11 Fin…

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🏠 Accommodation (Part 1) + Transcript 19:03

1M ago19:03

19:03

Do you live in a house or an apartment/flat? What do you like about your flat? Would you change anything about your home? Would you like to move to a different home in the future? Where would you like to live in the future? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium Book …

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BEP80 | Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 3) 18:37

2M ago18:37

18:37

Send us a Text Message. On the 80th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 3) Are you familiar with the American Holidays? How about some of the cultural holidays that Americans celebrate? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over some major national holiday…

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Dr. Copper: How Copper Prices Reflect Global Economic Health 8:21

1M ago8:21

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Copper — a critical industrial metal — holds the intriguing title of "Dr. Copper" for its ability to diagnose the health of the global economy. In this episode, we delve into how copper prices act as an economic barometer and explore the factors influencing its market trends. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss the concept of "Dr. Copper," examini…

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😠 Complaints and Customer Service (Part 3) + Transcript 19:01

2M ago19:01

19:01

How do companies train their staff to deal with complaints? What do people usually complain about? How do most people complain, in writing or by other methods? Who are more likely to make complaints, older people or younger people? When are people more likely to make complaints? How do people usually react if they receive poor service at a restaura…

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BEP79 | 5 Phrases to Say "Thank You" in Business E-Mails 13:13

1M ago13:13

13:13

Send us a Text Message. On the 79th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 5 Phrases to Say "Thank You" in Business E-Mails We all know how to say "Thank You", but do you know how to do it with business clients? Have you ever done it in a business e-mail? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over…

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🤬 Describe an occasion when you met someone complaining about something (Part 2) + Transcript 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

You should say: when and where it happened, what he/she complained about, what the result was, and explain how you felt about the experience. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-an-occasion-when-you-heard-someone-complaining-about-something-in-…

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BEP78 | 3 Biggest Lessons from June 10:25

2M ago10:25

10:25

Send us a Text Message. On the 78th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei does a recap of the most important takeaways from June! Some of the highlights are: BEP67: 5 Open-Ended Questions You Can Ask Anyone BEP70: This Tip Could Earn You Big Tips BEP71: 3 Mistakes In Negotiating Please subscribe to Business English Power in Apple Podcasts, iT…

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🏙️ Your city (Part 1) + Transcript 21:16

2M ago21:16

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What do you like most about your town/city? Is there anything you don’t like about your town/city? Has your city changed much in recent years? Do you expect to continue living in this town/city for a long time? What can be improved in the area where you live? Tune in and have a great day! - Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, and 3…

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BEP77 | What Are Job Interviewers Looking For? 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

Send us a Text Message. On the 77th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: What Are Job Interviewers Looking For? Are you preparing for a job interview in English? Have you interviewed for a job in English before but didn't get the job? Have you been disappointed with your job interview performance? On this episode …

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🫰 Consumer behaviour (Part 3) + Transcript 20:23

2M ago20:23

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Are money issues the only reason that people like to buy cheap things? Is there any possible negative side or danger linked to always putting low prices first and not - considering other things like quality or ethical aspects? In what way do people mostly learn about discounts, sales, or bargains? Could the chase for low prices become an obsession …

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BEP76 | 4 Success Tips from an NBA Legend! 16:00

2M ago16:00

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Send us a Text Message. On the 76th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: 4 Success Tips from an NBA Legend! Do you follow the NBA? Did you know that the Boston Celtics just won the NBA Championship? Learn some empowering success tips from Boston Celtics legend, Larry Bird, on this episode of Business English Power…

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🕶️ Describe something you own that you want to replace (Part 2) + Transcript 18:14

2M ago18:14

18:14

You should say: what it is, where it is, how you got it, and explain why you want to replace it. Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here: https://successwithielts.com/rory Transcript: https://telegra.ph/Part-2-Describe-something-you-own-that-you-want-to-replace-06-13 Find an IELTS Speaking Partner: https://links.successwithielts…

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Episode 6: UK Pre-General Election Special 2024! 29:14

2M ago29:14

29:14

As the UK enters the final weeks of a fraught election campaign, all the major parties are still vying for votes. With the ELT industry generating millions of pounds for the UK economy annually, we wondered how industry experts see this against a growing tide of anti-immigration rhetoric. Listen to the podcast to hear what Mark Rendell, CEO of Inte…

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BEP75 | Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 2) 16:35

2M ago16:35

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Send us a Text Message. On the 75th episode of Business English Power, ALsensei covers the following topic: Pronunciation Practice: Holidays (Part 2) Are you familiar with the American Holidays? What do you think the biggest holiday in America is? On this episode of Business English Power, ALsensei goes over some major national holidays in the U.S.…

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👕 T-Shirts (Part 1) + Transcript 20:34

2M ago20:34

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Do you usually wear T-shirts? Do you like wearing T-shirts? Would you buy T-shirts as souvenirs on holiday? Do you like T-shirts with pictures and prints? Are older people who wear T-shirts fashionable? Tune in and have a great day! - Previous episode about T-Shirts: https://youtu.be/Rlr9SHdz550 Get exclusive episodes on IELTS Speaking parts 1, 2, …

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