My IELTS Classroom Podcast

Shelly Cornick and Nick Lone are both former IELTS examiners, and that insider perspective makes My IELTS Classroom one of the most authoritative test preparation podcasts available. With over 30 years of combined teaching experience between them, they know exactly what examiners look for and -- just as importantly -- what common mistakes cost students band scores. New episodes drop every Tuesday, and the show has built up about 155 episodes since launching in 2020. Each episode targets a specific aspect of the IELTS exam: listening strategies, reading comprehension techniques, writing task breakdowns, and speaking section practice. Shelly and Nick don't just tell you what to do; they explain the scoring criteria in plain language so you understand why certain approaches earn higher marks. The tone of the show is refreshingly human for a test prep podcast. Shelly and Nick have genuine chemistry, and they approach IELTS preparation with a sense of humor that makes studying feel less like a chore. Their stated goal is to help students achieve their target band scores "in the least painful way possible," and they deliver on that promise. The explanations are clear, the examples are practical, and the advice is specific enough to implement immediately. With a perfect 5.0 rating on Apple Podcasts, the show has earned strong loyalty from its listeners. If you're targeting a specific IELTS band score and want guidance from people who have actually sat on the other side of the examiner's table, this podcast gives you an advantage that study guides alone simply can't provide. The combination of examiner insight and accessible teaching makes it stand out in a crowded field of IELTS resources.