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TOEFL, IELTS, GRE and the College Essay - I began these recordings with a friend who asked me about idioms for IELTS Speaking. However, idioms include many common collocations native speakers use naturally in random contexts that, if learned verbatim, become very hard to replicate in spontaneous speech. We went through test questions in turn each giving our answers. Do the same for your practice: audio record yourself and listen back to your answer. When you listen back, take note of your speed, word choice, verb tense, pronunciation and overall fluency. With time, you will see improvement!
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Teaching Math to Multilingual Learners from 2023-12-10T12:06:19
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Shadowing - more than “listen and repeat” from 2023-01-06T15:51:36
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New year, new you? from 2022-12-27T17:29:03
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On vacation! How’s the weather? from 2022-11-23T18:47:02
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World Cup 2022 from 2022-11-22T10:58:29
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Holiday message from 2022-11-20T14:16:22
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TOEFL - Study with time limits! from 2022-01-08T17:43:21
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TOEFL Speaking Model - Shorten movies longer than three hours - Video supported on Spotify! from 2022-01-08T16:57:33
Do you agree or disagree that movies longer than three hours should me made shorter by removing less important scenes?
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TOEFL Speaking Model - Buy any books - Video supported on Spotify! from 2022-01-08T16:54:39
Do you agree or disagree that parents should buy for their children any books that their children choose to read?
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TOEFL Speaking Model - Parents get fit - Video supported on Spotify! from 2022-01-08T16:53:29
Do you agree or disagree that parents who do not regularly exercise should start in order to be good role models for their children?
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TOEFL Speaking Model - Where do students learn best? - Video supported on Spotify! from 2022-01-08T16:50:27
Do you agree or disagree that students should spend more time learning outside of classrooms than within classrooms?
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TOEFL Speaking Model - Information on the Internet - Video supported on Spotify! from 2022-01-08T16:42:12
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Learning is easier when it's fun! from 2021-11-24T12:44:11
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Speak with anyone in the world using English! from 2021-10-30T14:11:30
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Live performances and trains from 2021-05-29T23:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - TV and news sources from 2021-05-22T23:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Perks at work and Celebrity as role models from 2021-05-21T22:31:50
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Fitness and buying books from 2021-05-17T22:38:06
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Best 11 strategies to get ready for TOEFL Home Edition from 2021-05-15T20:40:26
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Save/Spend and Relax/Hurry from 2021-04-28T04:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Childhood and Truth from 2021-04-26T04:00
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - TV and advertising from 2021-04-25T22:57:44
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Markets from 2021-04-21T04:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Movies and messages from 2021-04-19T04:00
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Media from 2021-04-07T04:00
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Education from 2021-03-31T04:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Speaking Model - Focused study and sharing work from 2021-03-29T04:00
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Meals at home and dining out from 2021-03-24T04:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Independent Speaking Model - Guided tours and research options from 2021-03-22T04:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Independent Speaking Model - Language and music education from 2021-03-15T04:00
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Celebrations with family, in sports and as a nation from 2021-03-10T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Independent Speaking Model - What to read, what to do from 2021-03-08T05:00
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Seb Answers - IELTS Model Answers - Helping people, the community and the environment from 2021-03-03T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Independent Speaking Model - School subjects and holidays from 2021-03-01T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - New College Experiences from 2021-02-22T05:00
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TOP Tips for TOEFL from 2021-02-21T15:04:47
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model and Useful Vocabulary for Art and Artists from 2021-02-17T05:00
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Harness the competitive spirit from 2021-02-15T05:00
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Seb Answers - IELTS Model Answer - Stars and Planets from 2021-02-10T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Speaking Model - Roommates, Movies, and Family or friends from 2021-02-02T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - How best to learn a foreign language from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to learn a foreign language is to study with native speakers.
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Toys, Play, and the Commercialization of Childhoon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Conversations and Public Speaking from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Celebrations: with family, in sports, as a nation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers - Useful Vocabulary for IELTS topic 'Art and Artists' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers (Part 3) Famous Artists from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers (Part 3) Photography from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers (Part 3) Learning to paint from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers (Part 2) "Describe a picture or photograph you have in your home that you like very much." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking model answers - Stars and Planets from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb Answers -- How to be mentally prepared for an exam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Is society becoming increasingly materialistic?" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Why is shopping such a popular activity?" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb answers (Part 3) "What is good customer service?" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb answers (Part 2) "Describe a mall or shopping centre you have visited." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb answers (Part 3) "What does the market economy fail to regulate effectively?" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Seb answers (part 2) "Describe a time when you helped someone." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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Push and pull factors in education and work from 2021-01-27T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Speaking Model - College, Movies from 2021-01-25T05:00
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Reflection on the urgency of teaching civics and integrity from 2021-01-20T05:00
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Excessive digital work at schools during the pandemic from 2021-01-13T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Model Answer - Learning online or in the classroom from 2021-01-06T05:00
These recordings are two model answers for TOEFL Question 1 (Independent Speaking), "Many universities now offer academic courses over the internet. However, some people still prefer learning in...
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - What do you miss most about your home when you are away? from 2020-12-30T05:00
These recordings are two model answers for TOEFL Question 1 (Independent Speaking), "What do you miss most about your home when you are away?"
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A wise man once said nothing from 2020-12-23T05:00
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How deleting one app saved my mind from 2020-12-16T05:00
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When belief dominates identity from 2020-12-09T05:00
When belief dominates identity
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Fluency at your fingertips by Seb Answers (Trailer) from 2020-12-08T16:36:48
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Make learning easier, more sustainable and more pleasurable from 2020-12-02T05:00
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How to be mentally prepared for an exam from 2020-11-25T05:00
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My friend's very memorable college essay from 2020-11-22T13:46:25
The fact that I remember my friend's college essay even more clearly than I remember my own demonstrates the powerful effect of story-telling!
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From humor in mimicry to success in learning from 2020-11-18T05:00
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Seb Answers - High-stakes Testing Comments and Suggestions from 2020-11-04T05:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Most important quality of a roommate from 2020-10-31T20:20:18
If you were going to choose a roommate, which of the following characteristics would be the most important to you?
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - How to learn about your new university campus from 2020-10-31T20:18:03
Imagine that you have just begun studying at a new university. Which of the following do you think would be the best way for you to learn about the new campus?
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Giving smartphones to teens from 2020-10-31T20:15:27
What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving smartphones to teenagers?
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Seb Answers - Writing Task 2 - "Should community service be compulsory for high school students?" from 2020-10-28T04:00
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Meet friends at a restaurant or at home from 2020-10-27T21:01:57
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Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Take risks or avoid danger from 2020-10-27T20:49:58
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Seb answers (Part 2) "Describe an open-air market you have been to." from 2020-10-21T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Do people in your country enjoy going to open-air markets that sell things like food, clothes, or old objects?" from 2020-10-20T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "What do you think are the advantages of buying things from shops rather than markets?" from 2020-10-19T04:00
Seb answers (Part 3) "Do you think any changes in the way people live have affected shopping habits?" from 2020-10-19T02:00
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Seb answers (Part 2) "Describe a television programme that you watch." from 2020-10-14T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "To what extent are people influenced by the advertising that they see on television?" from 2020-10-13T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Should filmmakers be responsible for the impact of their films on people?" from 2020-10-12T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Should TV series be viewed episode by episode or in just a could or three sittings?" from 2020-10-11T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Should parents restrict the nature of programming or time spent that children watch TV?" from 2020-10-10T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 2) "Describe an interesting story you heard or read about in the news." from 2020-10-07T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Is it beneficial for newspapers to go online?" from 2020-10-06T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Do you find social media provides information or entertainment?" from 2020-10-05T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Do you believe youth today have better or worse relations with their peers than 20 years ago?" from 2020-10-04T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 2) "Describe a teacher you know." from 2020-09-30T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Do you think students today finish with a better education than they did in the past?" from 2020-09-29T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "What important skills do students learn outside of the classroom that students don't learn in school?" from 2020-09-28T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "How important do you think it is for individuals to carry on learning after they have finish school or university?" from 2020-09-27T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "What advice would you give someone graduation from high school this year?" from 2020-09-26T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 2) "Describe a restaurant you went to recently." from 2020-09-23T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "How important do you think it is for families to eat meals together?" from 2020-09-22T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Do you think food prepared at home is always better than food prepared in restaurants?" from 2020-09-21T04:00
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Seb answers (Part 3) "Why do people go to restaurants when they want to celebrate important occasions?" from 2020-09-20T04:00
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