Fluency at your fingertips by Seb Answers
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsTOEFL, IELTS, GRE and the College Essay - I began these recordings with a friend who asked me about idioms for IELTS Speaking. However, idioms include many common collocations native speakers use naturally in random contexts that, if learned verbatim, become very hard to replicate in spontaneous speech. We went through test questions in turn each giving our answers. Do the same for your practice: audio record yourself and listen back to your answer. When you listen back, take note of your speed, word choice, verb tense, pronunciation and overall fluency. With time, you will see improvement!
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Describe a picture for fluency practice
March 17, 2024 09:01 - 2 minutes - 1.11 MBIndividual, pair and group work exercise for fluency practice. Speak to a friend in turns for speaking and listening practice with competitive drawing game! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Send in your questions 😃
February 25, 2024 14:44 - 36 seconds - 343 KBNeed help preparing for your speaking test? Please share any speaking exam questions you are working on, and I’ll record my sample answer and publish it to the podcast. Write an email to [email protected] or send me direct message on my social media pages. I look forward to hearing from you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Teaching Math to Multilingual Learners
December 10, 2023 12:06 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBDiscussions about math build language and build relationships Hear multilingual learners in class Build academic skills for analysis, reflection, self-advocacy, critical thinking, considering other perspectives, defending positions Build a supportive learning environment Have fun learning! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Shadowing - more than “listen and repeat”
January 06, 2023 15:51 - 3 minutes - 1.9 MBPlease join me on the Wisdom app 🙏 https://wisdom.app/in/ge2ph --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
New year, new you?
December 27, 2022 17:29 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBReflections on overlooked fitness activities --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
On vacation! How’s the weather?
November 23, 2022 18:47 - 4 minutes - 2.3 MBGift-giving, friendly matches, time off, time with family --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
World Cup 2022
November 22, 2022 10:58 - 1 minute - 601 KBI’m watching from the USA this year. Where are you watching from? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Holiday message
November 20, 2022 14:16 - 1 minute - 795 KBPlease share your thoughts to [email protected] … Spotify Q&A … WisdomApp … Instagram @sebanswers … YouTube @sebanswers … Facebook @fluencyatyourfigertips --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
TOEFL - Study with time limits!
January 08, 2022 17:43 - 5 minutes - 2.38 MBThank you for listening! I'm happy to be part of your language learning process. Good luck reaching your goals! Flipgrid LinkTree [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
TOEFL Speaking Model - Shorten movies longer than three hours - Video supported on Spotify!
January 08, 2022 16:57 - 52 seconds - 816 KBDo you agree or disagree that movies longer than three hours should me made shorter by removing less important scenes? Thank you for listening! I'm happy to be part of your language learning process. Good luck reaching your goals! LinkTree --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
TOEFL Speaking Model - Buy any books - Video supported on Spotify!
January 08, 2022 16:54 - 44 seconds - 688 KBDo you agree or disagree that parents should buy for their children any books that their children choose to read? Thank you for listening! I'm happy to be part of your language learning process. Good luck reaching your goals! LinkTree --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
TOEFL Speaking Model - Parents get fit - Video supported on Spotify!
January 08, 2022 16:53 - 48 seconds - 751 KBDo you agree or disagree that parents who do not regularly exercise should start in order to be good role models for their children? Thank you for listening! I'm happy to be part of your language learning process. Good luck reaching your goals! LinkTree --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
TOEFL Speaking Model - Where do students learn best? - Video supported on Spotify!
January 08, 2022 16:50 - 44 seconds - 700 KBDo you agree or disagree that students should spend more time learning outside of classrooms than within classrooms? Thank you for listening! I'm happy to be part of your language learning process. Good luck reaching your goals! LinkTree --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
TOEFL Speaking Model - Information on the Internet - Video supported on Spotify!
January 08, 2022 16:42 - 58 seconds - 907 KBHi everyone! I hope you're as excited as I am to learn about video podcasts on Spotify! I've made these 1-minute video transcriptions with Anchor by Spotify. I previously published them to my Instagram. And, now you can watch them on the Spotify App. This video is my TOEFL Speaking Model Answer for the following Question 1: Some think that the internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Prepar...
Learning is easier when it's fun!
November 24, 2021 12:44 - 1 minute - 1.76 MBThank you for listening! I'm happy to be part of your language learning process. Good luck reaching your goals! https://fb.me/sebanswers https://instagram.com/sebanswers https://sebanswers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Speak with anyone in the world using English!
October 30, 2021 14:11 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Learning with technology and thanks!
May 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you agree or disagree that students learn better with the help of technology? My thanks and a suggestion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Live performances and trains
May 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you prefer going to a live performance or watching it on TV? When going on a trip do you prefer to drive or take a train? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Student Work and hiring employees for life
May 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you agree or disagree that students should have a job while they are studying in school? Do you agree or disagree that businesses should hire employees for their entire life? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Required class and studying with a teacher
May 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.57 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Some people believe that attending class in university should be required, while others believe that it should be optional. Which point of view do you agree with? Do you prefer to learn on your own or learn with a teacher? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Food stands versus restaurants and the power of luck
May 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.25 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants? Do you agree or disagree that luck has nothing to do with success? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - TV and news sources
May 22, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you agree or disagree that television has destroyed communication among friends and family? Do you prefer to learn about the news in a newspaper or on television? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Best communication method and education for career
May 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Which of method of communication with friends and family do you think is the best: letters, emails, instant messages, texts, or calls? Do you agree or disagree that a higher education means a better career? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Perks at work and Celebrity as role models
May 21, 2021 22:31 - 2 minutes - 1.38 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you agree or disagree that it is better to reward employees with gifts and job perks, such as gym memberships or English classes, than it is to simply pay more? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young people? Use details and examples to explain your answer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Shorten movies and where you learn
May 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you agree or disagree that movies that are longer than three hours should be made shorter by removing less important scenes? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Do you agree or disagree that students should spend more time learning outside of classrooms than within classrooms? Use details and examples to explain your answer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Fitness and buying books
May 17, 2021 22:38 - 1 minute - 1.44 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do you agree or disagree that parents should buy for their children any books that the children choose to read? Use details and examples to explain your answer. Do you agree or disagree that parents who do not regularly exercise should start in order to be good role models for their children? Use details and examples to explain your answer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
Best 11 strategies to get ready for TOEFL Home Edition
May 15, 2021 20:40 - 1 minute - 2.49 MBTop tips for TOEFL Reading and Listening · Get used to the computer-based test, especially the 10 question types for reading and listening. Use TEDtalks for listening practice. TED.com is a great resource for three reasons: · It’s got lots, and lots of materials. · It’s free. · There’s an interactive transcript. These three reasons make it the single best resource for leaning in English on the Internet. Speaking · Practice audio-recording your speaking with the strict time limit. ·...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Save/Spend and Relax/Hurry
April 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.48 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do You Agree Or Disagree That Life Is About Relaxing Instead Of Hurrying? Use Details And Examples To Support Your Explanation. If You Had A Small Amount Of Money, Would You Spend It Right Away Or Save It? Use Details And Examples To Support Your Explanation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Childhood and Truth
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Do You Agree Or Disagree That A Childhood Is The Best Time Of A Person’s Life? Use Details And Examples To Support Your Explanation. Do You Agree Or Disagree That People Should Always Tell The Truth? Use Details And Examples To Support Your Explanation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - TV and advertising
April 25, 2021 22:57 - 8 minutes - 6 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Key concept — Using idiomatic language does not mean using expressions like, “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” You’ll almost never find a natural way to incorporate idioms like this in your responses. This example of figurative language is fun to learn, but it won’t help your score to study these expressions as a strategy. However, idiomatic language includes everyday collocations (word combinations), and thus using vocabulary, including low-frequenc...
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Markets
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.62 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Key concept — Speaking topics can be recycled, although new topics are created regularly, as well. That said, Part 3 will feature limited, predictable question types: opinion questions, questions about society at large, and questions that ask you to compare the past and present, or advantages and disadvantages. Part 2: Describe an open-air market you have been to. Part 3: Do people in your country enjoy going to open-air markets that sell things like food, cl...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Movies and messages
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.39 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Flipgrid TOEFL Speaking Test Question One Some people enjoy watching movies or television in their spare time. Others prefer reading books or magazines. State which you prefer and explain why. Some people prefer to respond to emails, phone calls, and other messages they receive immediately. Others take more time to respond. Which do you do, and why? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - Information, short courses and work
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.1 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Video Transcriptions Flipgrid Uniprep Group TOEFL iBT Speaking Test Question ! Responses Some think the internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Would you prefer to take a part-time course or have a part-time job during your summer vacation? Would you prefer to have a higher-paying job with longer hours or a lower-paying job with shorter hour...
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Media
April 07, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Key concept — When asked for your opinion, use your experiences as examples in your reasoning since telling a story is a great way to demonstrate fluency! Part 2: Describe an interesting story you heard or read about in the news. Part 3: Is it beneficial for newspapers to go online? Do you find social media provide information or entertainment? Do you believe youth today have better or worse relations with their peers than 20 years ago? --- Send in a voi...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Independent Speaking Model - Long days, Deadlines
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Flipgrid Instagram TOEFL iBT Question 1: In some areas, summer days are longer, so there is more daylight in the evening and early morning, but winter days are shorter. In other areas, summer and winter days are similar lengths throughout the year. Which do you prefer? TOEFL iBT Question 1: Some people feel they perform better when they have to finish by a strict time. Others feel they do better work if they do not have time pressure. Which best describes you?...
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Education
March 31, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.27 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Key concept — use modal verbs, like could, or other words, like perhaps, to hedge your answers, use caution or show uncertainty in responses. Part 2: Describe a teacher you know. Part 3: Do you think students today finish with a better education than they did in the past? What important skills do students learn outside the classroom that students don’t learn in school? How important do you think it is for individuals to carry on learning after they finish h...
Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Speaking Model - Focused study and sharing work
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 997 KBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Question 1: Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to get a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have a deeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do you think is better for students and why? Question 2: Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others believe it is better to work in a group. Which do you prefer? Expla...
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Meals at home and dining out
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Key concept — For variety in practice, chose some topics that are simple and others that are more complex. Part 2: Describe a restaurant you went to recently. Part 3: How important do you think it is for families to eat meals together? Do you think food prepared at home is always better than food prepared in restaurants? Why do people go to restaurants when they want to celebrate important occasions? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Independent Speaking Model - Guided tours and research options
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.18 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Question 1: When some people visit a city or country for the first time, they prefer to take an organized tour. Other people prefer to explore new places on their own. Which do you prefer and why? Question 2: When looking for information for a research project, some students prefer to get their information mainly form the Internet. Others prefer to mainly use printed materials such as books and academic journals. Which do you prefer, and why? --- S...
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Conversations and public speaking
March 17, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 6.73 MBConversations and public speaking on Seb Answers Facebook Group Part 2: Describe an interesting conversation you had with a stranger. You should say: Who you talked to When and where you had the conversation What the conversation was about And explain why it was an interesting conversation Part 3 Speaking face-to-face What difference are there in topics men and women like to talk about? How does speaking with someone on the phone differ from speaking with someone face-to-face? ...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Independent Speaking Model - Language and music education
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 941 KBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Question 1: Some people believe it’s essential for a person’s education to learn to play a musical instrument. Others don’t believe music education is important. Which view do you agree with? Explain why. Question 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All children should be required to learn a second language in school. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Celebrations with family, in sports and as a nation
March 10, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Part 2: Describe a time when you celebrated a special achievement. You should say: What you were celebrating Who you celebrated with What you did to celebrate And explain how you felt about the achievement you celebrated Part 3: Celebrating family events -How do families in your country celebrate weddings? -In what ways do families celebrate the birth of a baby? -What are some differences between the ways younger and older people celebrate birthdays? C...
Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Independent Speaking Model - What to read, what to do
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 907 KBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Question 1: Which do you think is more helpful to the students: internet materials or textbook materials? Why do you think so? Question 2: Some people like to do indoor activities in their free time, and others prefer to enjoy outdoor activities; which do you prefer and why? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Karmic grade three
March 07, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBSeb Answers Facebook group Instagram Flipgrid My favorite age was eight. There were twenty students in my third grade. Everyone was pretty friendly. The musical performance that year was Aladdin, and we had a young teacher. Every other teacher had been far older. But, when the regular third grade teacher had taken half-a-year off, we studied with a long-term substitute. One gift I treasured for years was the paperback 1997 Guinness World Record book I received from her. This year I got...
Seb Answers - IELTS Model Answers - Helping people, the community and the environment
March 03, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBSeb Answers Facebook Group Part 2: Describe a time you helped someone. Part 3: Do you think developed or developing countries have a greater impact on the environment? Can GM foods solve the problems farmers have in dealing with drought? Does giving to charity benefit those in need or those giving to the charity? Do you think all countries should have to receive a quota of refugees fleeing from war or environmental disaster? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...
Seb Answers - TOEFL iBT Independent Speaking Model - School subjects and holidays
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 922 KBSeb Answers Facebook Group Instagram Question 1: Some people prefer to take a long vacation while others prefer to take several short vacations, which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples to support your explanation. Question 2: Is it more important to study science and math than art and literature? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seb-answers/message
Juice fast
February 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.57 MBSeb Answers Facebook group Instagram Flipgrid Last summer I intentionally lost fifteen pounds. But, over the winter I lost focus put all the weight back on. After a long delay, my wife finally spent several hundred dollars on a high-quality juicing machine and tried out a 10-day juice diet. I watched her try it, not really wanting to do it the first time. But, I’m now past the half-way mark on the diet myself. I’ve lost weight and look much slimmer. The diet works. I don’t eat bread or...
Essay writing riff
February 27, 2021 15:23 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MBSeb Answers Facebook group Instagram Flipgrid Essay writing…hmm. I’ve gotten stuck. The brainstorming time was supposed to help me focus my thoughts but it didn’t. Now what? Time to start a body paragraph. Skip the topic sentence and just go for a reason. I need to pass this test. And, for my example… a high score is going to help me get into a better school. But, that’s not enough. I actually need to learn English! How am I ever going to do that? TED.com … On the other hand, perhaps t...
Seb Answers - IELTS Speaking Model - Toys, Play, and the Commercialization of Childhood
February 24, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBVisit the website Join the Facebook page Part 2: Describe a toy that you enjoyed playing with when you were a child. You should say: What kind of toy it was When and where you got it How you played with it And explain why you enjoyed playing with this toy Part 3 Toys in general -What kinds of toys are popular with children in you country now? -How are toys children have nowadays different from those in the past? -Should parents give children lots of toys instead of spending ti...
Seb Answers - TOEFL Speaking Model - New College Experiences
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBTwo examples of TOEFL 3-choice independent speaking questions Seb Answers Facebook Group Instagram 1. If you were going to choose a roommate, which of the following characteristics would be the most important to you? A. cleanliness B. friendliness C. quietness 2. Imagine that you have just begun studying at a new university. Which of the following do you think would be the best way for you to learn about the new campus? A. a second-year student gives you a personal tour of the whole...