Succeed at IELTS Speaking with AJ

Do you struggle with different ways of telling people that you like something? Do you usually say "I like" or "I prefer"? In this lecture, you will learn many different ways to express likes in the same way that native English speakers do.

Just like in the "Expressing Likes" lecture, here you will learn many different ways to express dislikes in the same way that native English speakers do.

There are some simple things you can do daily when you are speaking English. In this lecture I explain in detail what they are and how to implement them.

When speaking English, we use phrases that help our fluency, fill silent gaps, and sound less direct and more polite. Learn what they are and how to use them here!

Do you think you sound too direct, and are sometimes told that what you say or how you say it is a little impolite? This is why you need to use quantifier phrases in English - to avoid this from happening. Learn what they are and how to use them in this lecture.

A lot of the time, English language learners, especially those who do not have much experience with speaking English, tend to give short answers or speak for a very short time. In this lecture, I explain how to speak for a longer time, which is extremely important in all IELTS Speaking sections, and in daily life when speaking English.

Sometimes you may not realise that you are not speaking about what you were asked about. Here, I explain how to avoid doing that and what to do if you've noticed that in fact are doing it.

It is the most normal thing for English language learners to struggle with their pronunciation. Here, I show you ways of improving it, as well as how to pronounce particular letters and sounds.

A lot of language learners speak in a "flat" type of tone with minimal intonation. In this lecture, I explain how to change that and some easy ways of improving it.

There are so many idioms in English, and native speakers use them without even thinking. Here, I teach you what some of the most commonly used ones are and how to use them in daily-life speaking.

We often talk about friends and family in English, and it is a very common topic in the IELTS speaking test. In this lecture, you can learn many useful phrases regarding this, and situations in which to use them.

Binomial Pairs, or Siamese Twins as they are sometimes called, are extremely useful phrases that native English speakers use on a daily basis. Learning these will give a huge boost to your IELTS speaking score, and will make you sound more fluent in English!

This is often considered the most challenging part of the IELTS Speaking test, as you will need to speak at length for two minutes with no interruptions. In this lecture I go through different phrases to help you continue to speak, and what to do when you need to think about what to say.

In this lecture, I show you many ways how to answer discussion and opinion questions in IELTS Speaking Section 3.

It is extremely important to show that you know how to express your opinion in English. Most people say "In my opinion" or "I think/believe". Here, I show you a wide variety of other ways to express your opinion.

Do you struggle with confidence when speaking in English? Do you worry about making mistakes, such as with grammar and vocabulary? Don't worry, I can help you with this!

Shadowing is a great way to improve your speaking skills in English, especially for pronunciation and intonation. However, a lot of English language learners are not doing it properly, making it ineffective. 

Here, I explain exactly what proper shadowing is, and how to use it correctly in order for it to be effective.

In this final video, I provide you with some ideas on what to do in your daily life in order to improve your English speaking skills.