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In this episode, you’ll practise answering: “Why is it important to protect animals and other wildlife?” Learn how to move beyond vague answers and give strong, specific reasons with clear examples.
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A 35-second model answer plus 5 essential expressions for talking about ecosystems, species, and wildlife protection.
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In this episode, you’ll practise answering the question: “Do you think zoos are still necessary in today’s world?” Learn how to give clear, confident opinions on controversial topics without overcomplicating your answer.
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A 45-second model answer plus 5 essential expressions for talking about animals, wildlife, and conservation.
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In this episode, you’ll practise the classic exam question: “Why do people keep pets?” Learn how to expand short answers into confident ones — with reasons, examples, and even a little speculation.
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A 40-second model answer plus 5 natural expressions to help you talk about pets, relationships, and feelings more fluently.
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In this episode, you’ll practise a classic Part 1 question: “Are animals important in your life?” Learn how to keep your answers natural, personal, and clear — and make a great first impression on the examiner.
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A 30-second model answer plus 5 useful expressions you can use to make your answers sound more personal and natural.
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In this episode, you’ll learn 5 health idioms you can use naturally in the B2 Speaking exam to make your answers sound more fluent and confident.
What you get:
Clear meanings, examples, and pronunciation tips for: fit as a fiddle, under the weather, back on your feet, in bad shape, and recharge your batteries.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think health services should be free?” — with two complete model answers from opposite viewpoints, plus key phrases for building strong, balanced arguments.
What you get:
Two clear, well-developed model answers (YES and NO) plus 6 expressions to start opinions, structure reasons, and acknowledge other perspectives.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Is it easier to live a healthy lifestyle compared to the past?” — using a simple past–present structure that keeps your ideas clear and organised.
What you get:
A confident, balanced model answer plus 5 time phrases to make past–present comparisons sound natural.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How important is it to get regular exercise?” — with a balanced, confident structure that works for any “How important…” question in the B2 exam.
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A clear model answer plus 5 versatile expressions to state importance, show balance, and sound more fluent.
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In this episode, you'll learn how to answer "Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle?" — by focusing on one clear idea and using specific health vocabulary that sounds natural and confident.
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Two model answers plus 5 essential health expressions for talking about fitness, diet, and wellness.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “How can families benefit from eating together?” — by using concrete examples that make your answer specific, natural, and confident.
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A clear model answer plus 5 real-life collocations for talking about family, stress, and support.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What, for you, is a healthy diet?” — by developing just one clear idea, so you don’t get overwhelmed or start rambling.
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A focused model answer plus 5 simple expressions to organise your thoughts and sound more confident.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you think fast food is bad for you?” — and how to give clear, balanced opinions even when you're not totally sure.
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A fluent model answer plus 4 everyday expressions to help you sound relaxed and confident.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “Do you like cooking?” — even if you're not totally sure how you feel about it.
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A clear, honest model answer plus 6 fluent expressions for showing uncertainty in the exam.
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In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer “What’s the most unusual food you’ve ever eaten?” — even if you’ve never tried anything weird in your life.
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A confident, honest model answer plus 3 flexible expressions you can use for tricky B2 questions.
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Want to sound more fluent and natural when talking about travel? In this episode, you’ll learn 5 essential travel idioms — all of them perfect for Cambridge exam answers and everyday conversation.
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A breakdown of 5 travel idioms — from “travel light” to “off the beaten track” — with examples that show you how to use them naturally in real-life speaking situations.
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Want to sound natural when talking about climate and travel? I’ll show you how to answer “What can artists do to reduce their carbon footprint when touring?” with flexible, honest language — even if you’re not an expert on the topic.
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My full answer about concert tours and environmental impact, broken down with 5 useful expressions — from “greener transportation options” to “I haven’t really done the math.”
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Need to express your opinion on international business travel but not sure how to discuss the pros and cons with confidence? I’ll show you how to give balanced arguments using vocabulary that shows you understand complex topics.
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My honest answer about travel frequency and jet lag, broken down with 5 essential business expressions that make you sound natural and fluent.
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Dreaming of visiting a special country but can’t express your enthusiasm naturally? I’ll show you how to answer "Which country would you most like to visit?" using vocabulary that shows genuine excitement and confidence.
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My authentic answer about Italy, broken down with 5 powerful expressions — from "quite a few" for difficult choices to "it takes my breath away" for showing real enthusiasm.
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Had an amazing holiday but struggle to talk about it in English? I show you how to answer "What was your best holiday ever?" using vocabulary that makes you sound confident and fluent.
What you get: My personal New York story broken down with 5 key expressions you can use immediately - from "city break" vs "holiday" to idioms like "a dream come true."
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Struggling with B2 Speaking Part 3? I show you the most common mistake students make - plus the solution that actually works.
What you get: My simple opinion + reason + example structure, plus how to keep the conversation flowing with your partner instead of giving a solo presentation.
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