📌 In this episode of Kev's English Podcast (Ep. 34), I reveal the most common memorised phrases that are hurting your IELTS Writing Task 2 score — and what to say instead! Whether you're aiming for Band 7 or higher, using vague, rehearsed phrases like "Since the dawn of time..." or "This essay will discuss..." can actually harm your chances. In this practical and honest coaching episode, I’ll guide you through natural, examiner-friendly alternatives that make your essay clear, direct, and band-score-worthy. ✅ What you’ll learn: Why "In a nutshell" and "aforementioned" hurt your writing Better ways to introduce and conclude your essay Clear templates and sentence examples to boost coherence Academic tone vs. spoken tone — when to use each How examiners really read your essays 🎓 Whether you're preparing for IELTS Academic or General Training, this episode is packed with tips to help you write naturally and score higher. 🔗 Get the full transcript of this episode at: https://theenglishnative.com/episodes 🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more 📹 Watch the full video on my YouTube channel: The English Native