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Study English � IELTS preparation, is a series of English language programs for intermediate to advanced learners, which develops skills and strategies for both English language study and those preparing to take the IELTS test. Each program covers a different topic and explores different aspects of the English language. Our content draws on authentic material that you can watch, read and listen to plus study notes, tips and activities for practice and consolidation.Study English � IELTS Preparation, produced in partnership with UTS:INSEARCH, is a series of programs that develop skills and strategies for intermediate to advanced learners of English � especially those preparing to take the IELTS test.Each program explores a different aspect of the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills needed for the IELTS test.Series 1 EpisodesEpisode One: Electronic CrimeIn this episode we look at word families and do some spelling.Episode Two: Vitamin DIn this episode we look at ways of discussing a topic and the difference between fact and opinion.Episode Three: Company GrowthIn this episode we look at the language of description. We will talk about businesses and different ways to discuss economic information.Episode Four: Rising DollarIn this episode we�re going to be making comparisons and looking at prepositions of time.Episode Five: Global WarmingIn this episode we�re going to look at ways of brainstorming, taking notes and developing ideas.Episode Six: Greenhouse GasesIn this episode we�ll be looking at the language of cause and effect. Plus the names of countries and nationalities.Episode Seven: Enviro-LooIn this episode we�ll be talking about the types of language needed to describe processes.Episode Eight: Crocodile TourismIn this episode we�ll look at how to use the relative pronouns, that, which and who and practice linking words when speaking English.Episode Nine: ADHDIn this episode we�ll be talking about acronyms, abbreviations and names.Episode Ten: Solar HouseIn this episode we�re going to look at ways of connecting ideas.Episode Eleven: Recounting the PastIn this episode we�re going to look at ways to talk about something that�s happened in the past.Episode Twelve: Carbon CycleIn this episode we�re going to look at how to describe cycles and also the use and purpose of phrasal verbs.Episode Thirteen: Under the SeaIn this episode we�re going to look at articles, indefinite articles �a� and �an� and the definite article �the�.Episode Fourteen: Junk DNAIn this episode we�re going to look at conditional sentences. They�re sentences that use �if�.Episode Fifteen: Sea FloorIn this episode we�re going to look at adjectives � how you order them and how you use them to compare and describe things.Episode Sixteen: DVTIn this episode we�ll discuss how to talk about things in the future.Episode Seventeen: Water and AgeingIn this episode we�re going to look at some of the features of formal, written English.Episode Eighteen: SalinityIn this episode we�ll be looking at language you can use to describe processes, including transition signals.Episode Nineteen: Weather ReportIn this episode we�ll be listening to numbers and practise saying and spelling them.Episode Twenty: Torres StraitIn this episode we will talk about places, locations and directions.Episode Twenty One: Watching BirdsIn this episode we�ll learn about the continuous tense and practice some sentence stress.Episode Twenty Two: Finance ReportIn this episode we will listen to a finance report and learn about numerical data.Episode Twenty Three: OctopusesIn this episode we�re going to talk about ways to describe appearance, character and behaviour.Episode Twenty Four: Perfect SiestaIn this episode we are going to look at intonation � the meaning behind the tone of your voice. Plus we review the use of the comma.Episode Twenty Five: CopyrightIn this episode we will talk about simple present tense, definitions and technical vocabulary, all the things you need to know and use to write a report.Episode Twenty Six: Urban ArchaeologyIn this episode we are going to look at classification � how things are sorted into classes or groups. Plus we will practice the pronunciation of final s sounds.Series 2 EpisodesEpisode One: Eye TestingIn this episode, we talk about pronouns, homonyms and practise using suffixes.Episode Two: GinsengIn this episode we look at different ways to use the word say, plus common collocations.Episode Three: Jarrah ForestIn this episode we will learn about words that describe spatial relationships or where things are in relation to one another.Episode Four: CloudsIn this episode we will find out all about paragraphs. Plus the words we use to describe weather.Episode Five: Virtual DoctorIn this episode we will look at linking words in spoken English. Plus the many uses of the word there.Episode Six: LasersIn this episode we will practise structuring a description of how something works and work on vocabulary for describing colours.Episode Seven: MarsIn this episode we are going to practise using the words some and any. We will also build up our vocabulary about space and astronomy.Episode Eight: Air ArchiveIn this episode we will take a look at tenses. Particularly present perfect and simple past tenses.Episode Nine: Whale SharksIn this episode we will look at the use of contractions in spoken English. A contraction is a shortened form of a word.Episode Ten: DuriansIn this episode we will look at the how to use reflexive and demonstrative pronouns in written and spoken English.Episode Eleven: MangrovesIn this episode we will talk about the language of speculation and how to identify the future tense.Episode Twelve: Cane ToadsIn this episode we will talk about expressing attitude and using the words so and such.Episode Thirteen: WeldingIn this episode we�ll look at the use of word form groups such as noun, verb and preposition phrases.Episode Fourteen: TermitesIn this episode we will discuss tenses and different ways of making comparisons.Episode Fifteen: AstronomerIn this episode we will talk about the IELTS Speaking and Reading tests.Episode Sixteen: Glass ArtistIn this episode we will discover how English users indicate negative meanings.Episode Seventeen: Naturopathic MedicinePractise your reading comprehension skills using this episode of Study English.Episode Eighteen: Outback TourismIn this episode we will practise using hyphens and also talk about showing contrast.Episode Nineteen: Old TreesIn this episode we will look at the various functions of sentences in English.Episode Twenty: ZoosIn this episode we�ll dicuss infinitive verbs and some common conversation markers.Episode Twenty One: HealthThe focus of this episode is the IELTS Listening Test. We�ll discuss strategies for improving listening comprehension.Episode Twenty Two: PhonicsIn this episode we will look at using context to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.Episode Twenty Three: Eco-systemsIn this episode we will practise pronunciation and hear how pronunciation can change when linking consonants.Episode Twenty Four: New TrainingIn this episode we are going to talk about adverbs and words in English that have been borrowed from other languages.Episode Twenty Five: Academic WritingIn this episode we will give you some tips and strategies for answering Task 1 IELTS Academic questions.Episode Twenty Six: General Task WritingIn this episode we�ll give you some tips about letter writing, one of the tasks in the IELTS General Training Writing test.Series 3 EpisodesEpisode One: IELTS Assessment CriteriaIn this episode we look at some of the features that will be assessed in the writing and speaking modules.Episode Two: Writing Task ResponseIn this episode we�ll look at the writing task in the essay section of both the academic and general IELTS tests.Episode Three: Coherence and Cohesion in WritingIn this episode we�ll look at writing an essay and how to organise your ideas in a paragraph.Episode Four: Sentence TypesThis episode looks at sentence types and how to use them to demonstrate grammatical range and accuracy.Episode Five: Vocabulary RangeThis episode looks at strategies for meeting the vocabulary criteria used to assess IELTS candidates.Episode Six: Question Tasks and TopicsIn this episode we�ll look at question tasks and topics in the essay section of the IELTS testEpisode Seven: The Speaking TestIn this episode we�ll look at the IELTS Speaking Test and watch how some candidates answer the questions.Episode Eight: Speaking FluentlyFluency is one of the skills assessed in the IELTS Speaking Test. This episode defines fluency and how to achieve it.Episode Nine: Speaking CoherentlyToday we�ll look at some of the language devices you can use when discussing a topic.Episode Ten: Vocabulary for SpeakingToday we�ll look at how to make best use of your vocabulary and say what you mean in the IELTS Speaking Test.Episode Eleven: Grammatical Range in the Speaking TestToday we�ll review the language used when you compare and contrast � something you�ll need for the IELTS Speaking Test.Episode Twelve: IntonationIntonation is a feature of pronunciation, one of the criteria assessed in the IELTS Speaking Test.Episode Thirteen: Reading Skills and Question TypesIn this episode we�ll practise some of the skills required for the Reading Section of the IELTS Test.Episode Fourteen: General Training ReadingWe take a look at the Reading Section of the General Training Test and words related to looking for work.Episode Fifteen: Listening for Signpost WordsWhat are signpost words and why do you need to listen to them?Episode Sixteen: Listening for NumbersKnowing how to correctly express numbers will give you an edge in the IELTS Listening Test.Episode Seventeen: Talking about Festivals and CelebrationsFestivals and Celebrations are good topics to practise for the IELTS Test.Episode Eighteen: Labelling and Describing an objectIt�s useful to know the language for labelling and describing an object.Episode Nineteen: Labelling a Flow ChartLearn how to listen for the answers to complete a flow chart and/or describe a process.Episode Twenty: Giving ExamplesExpanding on an idea and giving examples are important language functions you need to demonstrate.Episode Twenty One: Talking about the FamilyThe family is a common topic in IELTS, especially in Part 1 of the Speaking Test.Episode Twenty Two: Talking about Holidays and Leisure TimeBeing able to discuss holidays and what people do in their leisure time is useful for IELTS.Episode Twenty Three: Talking about FoodThe topic of food often comes up in the IELTS Speaking Test.Episode Twenty Four: Word FormationA useful skill in all aspects of English is knowing how prefixes and suffixes form new words.Episode Twenty Five: Grammar ChecklistIn this episode we�ll look at some aspects of grammar and spelling that often cause problems.Episode Twenty Six: Giving AdviceIn this episode we advise you to study the language used when giving advice.