Front Foot English Listening Practice: Recent Episodes
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A weekly podcast for English language learners. Episodes contain an interesting story or article that has been written especially for learners to improve their listening fluency and acquire new language. Best for learners who are pre-intermediate level or above. Transcripts and lesson information: www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
If you are planning to reside or study in New Zealand you may need to provide proof of your English language ability. IELTS is still the most popular test for this purpose.
Many of you will require 6.5 or above, so my IELTS episodes provide information and advice for candidates aiming for a Band 7 or higher.
In this episode I talk in detail about IELTS speaking. You can find a transcript of the episode here:
https://www.frontfootenglish.co.nz/2023/04/02/ielts-speaking-essential-information-and-advice-for-band-7/
If you are thinking about moving to New Zealand to work, you should find this episode useful.
I speak to Carsten Hallwass from New Zealand Immigration Concepts about the eligibility criteria for the various visas on offer, expected timelines from application to acceptance, the current New Zealand job market and the support that immigration advisors are able to offer.
You can contact Carsten at: DR.H@new-zealand-immigration.com
And if you'd like more information about New Zealand's work culture or how we can support you in improving your English for business or employment in New Zealand, go to www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
It is crucial that you understand the marking criteria for IELTS writing. From this episode you will gain a clear understanding of how the IELTS writing tasks are marked. You'll also hear plenty of advice on how you can achieve a Band 7 or higher for IELTS writing.
If you would like to learn more about the IELTS lessons and coaching we offer at Front Foot English, go to www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
The official IELTS website that I mentioned in the episode is https://www.ielts.org/
For details on English language requirements for New Zealand visas, go to: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/english-language/acceptable-english-language-test-results
If you're hoping to find a great job in New Zealand then this episode is for you! Sarah White from Tribe Recruit in Auckland offers valuable information and advice from writing an outstanding cover letter and CV to preparing for tricky interview questions.
You can download a free written summary of the interview here and you can find the Tribe Recruit website here.
Seolhe (Sarah) Kim moved to New Zealand from South Korea in 2019. Since her arrival, she has travelled, sharpened up her English and gained several years' experience in a range of jobs. In this podcast I ask Sarah about how she has overcome the various challenges associated with moving to live and work in New Zealand. She offers some great advice for anyone thinking of moving here.
Sarah mentions the NZ immigration Green List during the interview. Here is a link to that.
If you are keen to learn more about how we at Front Foot English can support you with your English, you can book a free online chat here.
Insights and advice for effective communication in the New Zealand workplace. Download a summary document of the episode here.
Discover the value in small talk for work and business in New Zealand. Practical advice for English language learners who are currently working, or are planning to work, in New Zealand.
Book a free consultation with us today:
www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
Tips and advice for professionals, entrepreneurs and employees looking to improve their English language skills for business or employment success in New Zealand. Sign up for a free chat to discuss your needs: www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
This episode is a fact-filled article about extreme weather and amazing animals. You’ll hear plenty of numbers, comparatives, superlatives and alliteration.
In this episode I tell the remarkable true story of how a fan at a football game helped to save the life of a player whose heart stopped beating during the match. You can find transcripts for all of my episodes at www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
In this episode I'll tell you about the incredible athletic abilities of the Tarahumara tribe in Mexico. You can find transcripts for all of my episodes at www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
In this episode I talk about New Zealand's flightless birds. I explain why New Zealand has so many flightless bird species, the challenges they are facing, and what we are doing to help them. You can find transcripts for all of my episodes at www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
In this episode I discuss how vertical farms could help us cope with our growing population, and how vertical gardens could reduce city pollution in the future. You can find transcripts for all of my episodes at www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
In this episode I’m going to tell you about the Tour de France—the most famous cycling race in the world. Not only is it incredibly tough, but it has a fascinating history as well. You can find a transcript for the episode at www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
In this episode I’m going to talk about the growing trend of eating insects and insect food products. You can find a transcript of the show at www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
In this episode I’m going to tell you about Aron Ralston's real-life experience of becoming trapped in a cave. After several days Aron has a very difficult decision to make in order to survive. You can find a transcript of the show at www.frontfootenglish.co.nz
An inspiring true story of a woman trying to be the first to row across the Atlantic Ocean alone. Transcript and lesson bookings: www.frontfootenglish.co.nz