Level B1 (approx. band 4-5) · Academic and General Training Many candidates speak well at home, but in the test room their mind goes blank. Their heart beats fast, their voice gets quiet, and they forget simple words. Others take the test on a video call and lose confidence because the sound freezes or they don't know where to look. In this episode: • Nerves are normal, and the test is short • A simple calming routine • Body language and eye contact • Speaking on a video call • Listening lab • Language bridge • Practice • Self-check questions with answers Key points: • Nerves are normal, the test is short, and Part 1 is your warm-up. • Breathe slowly, warm up your English in the morning, and slow down a little. • Relaxed posture and natural eye contact help you speak; a neutral examiner face is not a bad sign. • Test your equipment early, and use polite phrases if the connection fails. 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.