Are you still using memorised templates for IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE? 🚫 In this episode of The English Native Podcast, Kevin explains why examiners and AI systems penalise templates — and how flexible frameworks like PEEL (writing) and CLEAR (speaking) will help you think critically, sound natural, and achieve Band 7+ in IELTS, 100+ in TOEFL, or 80+ in PTE.

✨ What you’ll learn:

Why memorised templates don’t work anymore

How IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE examiners spot robotic language

The PEEL framework for writing (Point, Example, Explanation, Link)

The CLEAR framework for speaking (Claim, Logic, Example, Add depth, Return)

Practical tips to build critical thinking skills

🎧 Listen now and start practising smarter, not harder.
📥 Download the transcript + free handout at theenglishnative.com
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Kev's English Podcast

KEP 38: IELTS, TOEFL & PTE Success: Why Frameworks Beat Templates for Higher Scores!

Nivel de dificultad : A1 y A2
Level : A1 & A2

Chat & eat 🌮 Charlar y comer ⚡ Monday & Wednesday 

CAPITULO 6 : Lista de botanas 🎬🎫🎟 CHAPTER 6 : Snack list

السَّلاَم, اِسْمِي يُونِس, أَسْكُن فِي أَلْمَانْيَا. أَنَا تُرْكِي, أَتَكَلَّم التُّرْكِيَّة وَالأَلْمَانِيَّة. أَدْرُسُ الْعَرَبِيَّة.

أَهْلاً, اِسْمِي لِينَا. أَنَا سُورِيَّة, أَسْكُنُ فِي فَرَنْسَا, أَتَكَلَّم الْفَرَنْسِيَّة وَالْعَرَبِيَّة, أَدْرُس الاِسْبَانِيَّة. 

مَرْحَباً, اِسْمِي بَسْمَا أَسْكُن فِي فَرَنْسَا, أَناَ جَزَائِرِيَّة, أَتَكَلَّم الْفَرَنْسِيَّة وَالْقَبَائِلِيَّة, أَدْرُس الْعَرَبِيَّة.

Aprende árabe con Radia 

Presentations in Arabic

Learn how to pronounce the French 'A' correctly. This episode guides you step by step with examples and tips for beginners.

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Transcription:

Bonjour ! 
Aujourd’hui, nous allons apprendre le son A en français. C’est un son très simple et clair. Vous le connaissez peut-être déjà dans d’autres langues. Écoutons quelques exemples pour commencer.

Le son A dans d’autres langues
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En espagnol : casa 
En italien : amico 
En japonais : karaoke 

Écoutez bien : le A est ouvert et clair, exactement comme en français.

Le son A dans des mots français simples
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Répétons ensemble quelques mots très utilisés :

chat
salade
banane
café
table
ami

Ouvrez bien la bouche et laissez le son sortir clairement. Répétez lentement, puis un peu plus vite.

Mini exercice 
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Maintenant, nous allons pratiquer le A avec des phrases simples, logiques et contenant beaucoup de A. Répétez après moi :

La banane et la salade sont sur la table.
Papa a acheté une grande banane.
La table du café est marron.
Anna regarde le chat avec un ami.
Marie a parlé à sa fille.

Répétez chaque phrase plusieurs fois. Concentrez-vous sur le son A dans chaque mot.

Conclusion 
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Voilà ! Aujourd’hui, vous avez pratiqué le son A en français. Vous l’avez entendu dans d’autres langues, dans des mots français simples, et dans des phrases avec beaucoup de A. Continuez à répéter ces mots et phrases tous les jours pour améliorer votre prononciation.

French pronounciation

How to Say ‘A’ in French

🥛🐮¿Sabías que en español “la leche” puede significar sorpresa, enfado, intensidad… o incluso un golpe? 😱
En este video te explico todos los usos coloquiales de esta palabra tan curiosa (y tan española).
¡Prepárate para flipar!

VAMOS AL LÍO ¡¡¡ESCUCHA!!!

¡LA LECHE! Todos los usos de esta palabra en español.

Вітання. Прощння. Знайомство.
Категорія істоти/неістоти іменників.
Ми з вами вивчемо нові слова та застосуємо їх на практиці. Я буду читати вам діалог, а ви намагайтесь його перекласти та зрозуміти. Застосуємо практику однини та множини іменників.

Українська мова - це легко!

Хто це? Що це?

Using Spoken Discourse Markers for IELTS Speaking

Discourse markers, such as "well," "so," "you know," and "I mean," are common in everyday speech. These words and phrases help guide conversations, signal a change in thought, or give the speaker time to think. For IELTS Speaking, using discourse markers effectively can enhance your fluency and coherence, making your responses more natural and organized.

Here are some key ways to use spoken discourse markers during the IELTS Speaking exam:

Starting Your Response: Using markers like "well" or "actually" can give you a moment to collect your thoughts before answering a question. For example, if asked about your favorite hobby, you could begin with, "Well, I really enjoy painting because it's relaxing."

Organizing Ideas: Words such as "firstly," "secondly," and "finally" can help structure your response when explaining something in detail. This makes it easier for the examiner to follow your ideas.

Clarifying and Rephrasing: Discourse markers like "I mean" or "in other words" are useful for clarifying points or rephrasing if you feel your initial response wasn’t clear enough. For instance, "In other words, I think traveling teaches us valuable life skills."

Filling Pauses: Using phrases like "you know" or "let me think" can fill pauses naturally, preventing awkward silences during your speaking test.

However, it's essential not to overuse discourse markers, as it can make your speech sound unnatural. Practice using them in moderation to sound fluent and confident in your responses.

IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking - using discourse markers

In this episode I have a talk with Jania Alvarez, an Italki tutor from Mexico, about social networks, the good and the bad.

Remember that I teach Spanish in italki, you can book a class for more information you can see it on my profile and you can also book a class with my partner Jania Alvarez in this link that I share.

https://www.italki.com/teacher/6844238

Colombia

Redes sociales

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