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🔎 Developing Confidence (Holiday Special)

Feeling nervous for your IELTS exam? Maria and Rory share their top secrets for building unstoppable short and long-term confidence. Tune in to find out how to conquer your fears and get that high score!

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🔎 Developing Confidence (Holiday Special)
IELTS Speaking for Success
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Health and WellbeingMaking GeneralizationsSoftening OpinionsCause & EffectComparing ThingsCollocationsDescriptive Language

Maria and Rory discuss things you can do to develop short and long-term confidence that should help you succeed on your exam day!

Tune in and have a great day!

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