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.comTranscripts: https://successwithielts.com/podcast#transcriptsPremium episodes: https://linktr.ee/sfspremium
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Sep 28, 2026 · 16:39
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Tune in and have a great day! - Book a class with Rory here:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 15:43
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Sep 23, 2026 · 16:03
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Sep 21, 2026 · 15:10
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Sep 18, 2026 · 22:11
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Sep 16, 2026 · 16:17
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Sep 14, 2026 · 21:01
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Sep 11, 2026 · 23:06
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Rory explains why money isn't everything when choosing a career. He discusses how to find a job that fits your…
Sep 9, 2026 · 19:37
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Sep 7, 2026 · 17:20
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Sep 4, 2026 · 18:58
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Sep 2, 2026 · 16:05
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Aug 31, 2026 · 15:10
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Aug 28, 2026 · 24:42
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Aug 26, 2026 · 19:14
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Aug 24, 2026 · 22:19
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Aug 21, 2026 · 25:58
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Aug 19, 2026 · 21:24
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Aug 17, 2026 · 20:14
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Aug 14, 2026 · 15:46
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Aug 9, 2026 · 19:26
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Aug 5, 2026 · 17:21
Get access to our episode archive: https://successwithielts.com/ Rory absolutely hates watching games, but his answers are still Band 9! Discover how to ace topics you find…
Aug 3, 2026 · 21:28
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Jul 31, 2026 · 21:18
Get access to our premium episode archive: https://successwithielts.com Rory shares a hilarious story about a childhood friend and their…
Jul 29, 2026 · 20:23
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Jul 27, 2026 · 20:52
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Jul 26, 2026 · 14:10
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Jul 22, 2026 · 16:11
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Jul 20, 2026 · 23:51
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Jul 16, 2026 · 17:07
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Jul 16, 2026 · 19:22
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Jul 15, 2026 · 18:46
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Jun 30, 2026 · 18:22
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Jun 29, 2026 · 17:21
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Jun 28, 2026 · 24:41
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Jun 26, 2026 · 17:03
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Jun 24, 2026 · 17:07
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Jun 22, 2026 · 24:54
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Jun 19, 2026 · 20:23
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Jun 18, 2026 · 16:20
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Jun 15, 2026 · 22:34
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Jun 12, 2026 · 19:03
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Jun 8, 2026 · 19:36
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Jun 5, 2026 · 20:41
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May 30, 2026 · 21:40
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May 26, 2026 · 16:47
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May 19, 2026 · 20:48
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May 13, 2026 · 20:50
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May 5, 2026 · 16:49
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Apr 27, 2026 · 19:11
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Apr 20, 2026 · 18:59
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Apr 13, 2026 · 20:26
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Apr 5, 2026 · 18:05
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Mar 27, 2026 · 15:41
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Mar 20, 2026 · 20:18
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Mar 12, 2026 · 19:42
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Mar 4, 2026 · 21:58
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Feb 25, 2026 · 21:44
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Feb 18, 2026 · 21:18
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Feb 11, 2026 · 19:01
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Feb 3, 2026 · 21:04
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Jan 29, 2026 · 15:58
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Jan 24, 2026 · 16:45
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Jan 19, 2026 · 21:52
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Jan 13, 2026 · 19:51
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Dec 25, 2025 · 16:13
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Dec 23, 2025 · 19:17
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Dec 21, 2025 · 23:44
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Dec 1, 2025 · 14:29
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Nov 30, 2025 · 19:32
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Nov 23, 2025 · 19:17
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Nov 17, 2025 · 16:55
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Aug 25, 2025 · 18:54
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Aug 18, 2025 · 18:23
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