Hello everyone, welcome in that new episode of Let’s Check Out the News. In today’s episode I’ll comment about an article named: “Everyone has the same dream: Mount Fuji grapples with rise in tourism”, published in The Guardian.
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Useful vocabulary:
Over-tourism
To touch on something
To underestimate
Admission fee
Twisted ankle
Bruises
Something that manifests itself
Underequipped 
Underprepared
A pilgrimage 
Detrimental
Feasible
Work overload
To swarm something

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Do you want to visit mount Fuji? Well, before you go...

In this episode, we dive into IELTS Speaking Part 3, the final and most challenging part of the speaking test.

Unlike the earlier sections, Part 3 requires you to discuss more abstract ideas, express opinions, and analyze topics in greater depth. Many students struggle here because the questions go beyond personal experiences and focus on broader issues such as society, education, and trends.

In this episode, you will learn:

The format and expectations of Speaking Part 3

How to develop longer, more detailed answers

A simple structure to organize your ideas clearly

How to support your opinion with reasons and examples

Useful strategies to avoid short or repetitive answers

Common mistakes that lower your score
You will also hear model answers with clear explanations to help you understand how to respond like a Band 7+ candidate.

By the end of this episode, you will feel more confident handling complex questions and expressing your ideas in a natural, fluent, and well-structured way.

Follow the series to continue improving your IELTS speaking skills step by step 🚀

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IELTS: From Zero to Hero 🚀 — Episode 5: Mastering Speaking Part 3 (Advanced Discussion & Opinions)

In this episode, we focus on IELTS Speaking Part 2, also known as the long turn — a section that many students find challenging due to the need to speak for up to two minutes independently.

You will learn how this part of the test works, how to use your one-minute preparation time effectively, and how to structure your answer in a clear and natural way.

This lesson covers:

The format and timing of Speaking Part 2

How to use keywords during the preparation stage

A simple and effective structure for your answer

A full Band 7+ sample response with explanation

Strategies to keep speaking without hesitation

Common mistakes to avoid


By the end of this episode, you will feel more confident organizing your ideas and delivering a fluent, well-developed response.


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This series is designed to guide you step by step from basic understanding to a strong IELTS performance. Make sure to follow the series to continue improving your speaking skills.


IELTS: From Zero to Hero 🚀 — Episode 4: Mastering Speaking Part 2 (The Long Turn)

🎙️ In this episode, we focus on IELTS Speaking Part 1 — the first section of the test that many students underestimate… but where a lot of marks are often lost! 👀

You’ll learn exactly how this part works and how to answer in a clear, natural, and confident way 💬✨


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📚 In this lesson, you’ll discover:

⏱️ The structure and timing of Speaking Part 1
🗣️ Common topics like work, study, hometown, and daily life
📏 How long your answers should be (no more guessing!)
🧠 A simple but powerful technique: Answer + Reason + Example
🌟 Sample Band 7+ answers with clear explanations
🚫 Common mistakes to avoid so you don’t lose easy marks


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🎯 By the end of this episode, you’ll have a solid strategy to answer Part 1 questions confidently and effectively, helping you boost your overall IELTS Speaking score 📈🔥


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🚀 This series is designed to take you step by step — from beginner level to a strong IELTS performance. Stick with it and watch your skills grow!


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💙 If you found this episode helpful, don’t forget to follow for more IELTS lessons and practice content — your improvement starts here!

 🎙 IELTS: From Zero to Hero 🚀 Episode 3 — Master IELTS Speaking Part 1 (Band 7+ Answers & Tips)

🎙 IELTS: From Zero to Hero 🚀
Episode 2 — How IELTS Speaking Is Scored

In this episode, we break down one of the most important parts of the IELTS Speaking test: how examiners actually evaluate your performance.

Many students think IELTS is all about perfect grammar… but that’s not true.

Your speaking score is based on four key criteria, and understanding them can make a huge difference in your band score.

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

🗣 What Fluency and Coherence really mean
📚 How to improve your Vocabulary (Lexical Resource)
🧠 What examiners expect in Grammar
🎤 How Pronunciation is evaluated (and why accent doesn’t matter)

Plus, I’ll show you real examples of weak vs strong answers so you can clearly see the difference between a Band 5 and a Band 7+ response.


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🎯 By the end of this episode, you will: ✔ understand exactly how your speaking is scored
✔ know what examiners are listening for
✔ feel more confident and prepared for the test


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📌 This series is designed to take you from zero to hero step by step — so make sure to follow and stay consistent!


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💬 If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, share, and follow for more IELTS lessons.
See you in the next episode! 🎓🚀


🎙 IELTS Speaking: How Examiners Actually Score You (Band 7+ Guide)

Welcome to IELTS: From Zero to Hero 🚀, a step-by-step series designed to help you understand the IELTS exam and build the skills you need to achieve a high band score.

In Episode 1, we start with one of the most important sections of the exam: IELTS Speaking 🎤

Many students feel nervous about the speaking test, but once you understand how it works, it becomes much easier to prepare.

In this episode, you will learn:

🟢 The structure of the IELTS Speaking test
🟡 The three parts of the speaking exam
🔴 What happens during the interview, long turn, and discussion
🎯 Important tips to help you feel more confident on test day

By the end of this lesson, you’ll clearly understand what to expect in the IELTS speaking test and how to start preparing for it.

In the next episode, we will break down something very important:

📊 How IELTS Speaking Is Scored

We’ll explain the 4 criteria examiners use to evaluate your speaking and what you need to do to achieve a higher band score.


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👍 If this lesson helped you:

❤️ Like the video
🔔 Subscribe to the channel
📢 Share it with someone preparing for IELTS

And join the journey from IELTS Zero… to IELTS Hero 🚀