Level A2 (approx. band 3-4) · Academic and General Training Many learners at band 4 speak in very short sentences. "I like my town. It is small. In this episode: • And and but • Because and so • Also and too • First, then, finally • From short answers to longer answers • Listening lab • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • and adds a similar idea. but adds a different or surprising idea. • because gives the reason. so gives the result. Use one of them, not both. • also goes before the main verb. too goes at the end. In negatives, use either. • first, then, after that and finally show the order of events. • Answer, reason, extra detail. Use and, but, so and because to join them. IELTS Complete Course: a self-study podcast from A1 to C2 for Academic and General Training. Listen, pause and answer, then take the 52-question quiz. Audio voiced with AI from an original script by Dr. Rashmi R Nair. Independent course, not affiliated with the IELTS test owners.