Mother isn't Murder

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  • The Mother isn't Murder Podcast Trailer

    In this fresh season of the podcast, Mother isn't Murder, the focus is on helping you improve your English speaking skills.

    If you want to speak English without anxiety or fear, this podcast is for you. Listen to this podcast trailer to learn the purpose and format of this podcast.

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    2 min
  • Ep.1: ‘Emily in Paris S3 E7’: 3 English Lessons

    Ep.1: ‘Emily in Paris S3 E7’: 3 English Speaking Lessons

    IntroductionIn this episode, you learn two English vocabulary and how to pronounce them correctly in addition to an English idiom, its meaning, and how to use it. This lesson is based on three scenes in Episode 7 of Emily in Paris Season 3.
    3 English Lessons from Emily in Paris

    • Atelier (with a focus on how Emily pronounces it)
    • Erratic (with a focus on how Sylvie pronounces it using the American accent)
    • Take the wheel (what Emily means when she uses this English idiom when speaking with Nicolas) 

    Episode Summary
    In this lesson, you listen to the clips where these English vocabulary and idioms were used, and you get to understand the context of their usage. 

    Then you listen to me explain their meanings and how to pronounce them correctly. Lastly, you get to practice pronouncing and using them with me. 

    Key Highlights
    Watching English films and TV dramas is a fun, efficient, and easy way to improve your English speaking skills. 

    Beyond watching, however, create a system to understand, practice, and document what you learn. And that is the purpose of this podcast.

    Chapters
    What this Episode is about: 00:30 - 2:12
    Learning Process: 2:13 - 2:29
    Clip 1, Explanation & Practice: 2:30 - 4:43
    Download Lesson Pin on Pinterest: 4:44 - 5:05
    Clip 2, Explanation & Practice: 5:06 - 8:05
    Language Learning Motivation: 8:06 - 8:36
    Clip 3, Explanation & Task for You: 8:37 - 11:04
    Share Your Comments: 11:05 - 11:37
    Recap: 11:38 - 12:06

    Links and Resources  

    • Download my free ebook with 100 English idioms and phrasal verbs from 9 films: https://adenikebabalola.selar.com/speaklessons

    If you'd like a visual copy of this English lesson to go over later or share it with a friend, click this link to download the Pinterest Pin. https://pin.it/6WhShZtsz

    It includes the idiom, the vocabulary and their transcriptions, and their meanings. 

    Click the first link at the top to send your feedback, questions, comments, or fears about speaking English. I'll read and feature them in future episodes. 


    Over to You
    Subscribe to my podcast, and connect with @motherisntmurderpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, TikTok, and Pinterest for updates on improving your English speaking skills through films and TV dramas. 

    Host Information
    I remain your host, Adenike Babalola (Online Content Creator)

    Additional Notes/Credit
    The photosclips from Emily in Paris were played and recorded via Netflix, and this podcast show has no rights or affiliation with Netflix. These episodes are strictly for English teaching purposes and are not a form of promotion. Visit netflix.com to watch Emily in Paris.

    Dialogue (Source: Netflix.com)

    Clip 1
    Emily: Okay, Gregory now wants us to meet him at his ATELIER. 

    Clip 2: 

    Sylvie: That was Pierre. He was very upset. His new store opens next week and he’s sounding very ERRATIC and paranoid. Ever since he sold his company to JVMA, he doesn’t know who he can trust.

    Clip 3:

    Emily: Pierre’s insecurities can certainly TAKE THE WHEEL, but just b

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    13 min
  • ‘The Crown’ S2 E2 English Lessons

    Episode Title: The Crown Season 2 Ep. 2 | IELTS Speaking | Improve Your Speaking Skills 


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    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience)


    In this episode, you will learn the phrasal verb “stick it out”, what it means, and how to use it. Using a scene from the popular historical drama, The Crown, you get to learn this English phrase in context and learn how to apply it in your IELTS Speaking Part 2.

    If you’re not preparing for the IELTS test, you can add this phrase to your English language repertoire to use it in relevant contexts. 

    Movies, dramas, and TV series are a great way to learn English or any language, and this segment will help you improve your speaking skills so you can become more confident as you speak English.

    Credit: Scene played from Nextflix

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    13 min
  • IELTS Writing Task 2 How to Generate Ideas
    Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 How to Generate Ideas | IELTS Weekly Specials


    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience)

    If generating ideas for your IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay) scares you, it’s probably because you’ve not mastered the art of making the question make sense to you.

    In this episode, you’ll learn my 5 primary steps for generating ideas for the IELTS Essay so that you can provide your response, support it, and then write an essay that gets you a high band score in the IELTS Writing 

    Listen to this episode to learn how to generate ideas for the IELTS Writing Task 2. Enjoy your listening.

    Click here to master IELTS Writing Task 2 using my ebook with SEVEN (7) essay samples.


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    1 hr 2 min
  • IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Questions and Practice
    Episode Title: IELTS Speaking Part 1 Sample Questions | Practice Segment Ep.1 


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    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience)


    How you answer questions in the IELTS Speaking test determines your overall band score. And one way to guarantee a high band score is to speak naturally, confidently, and at length.

    In this podcast segment, you will learn how to improve your speaking skills for the IELTS test, focusing on Part 1 sample questions.

    Listen to the strategies that help you understand how to speak and follow my examples when answering your IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions.

    Remember that the goal is to have high scores under the four criteria:

    • Fluency and Coherence (25%)
    • Lexical Resource (25%)
    • Pronunciation (25%)
    • Grammatical Range and Accuracy (25%)

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    19 min
  • IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction Strategy
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    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience)

    Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction Strategy | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Ep.15 | March 15, 2024

    Your IELTS Writing Task 2 Introduction should have two main parts, and these things give your Essay a strong start. When you paraphrase or rewrite the question in your own words, you show that you truly understand the question.

    When you state your response and include a summary of your points in the introduction, you give the examiner a clear picture of what your IELTS Essay will entail.

    Listen to this episode to learn how different IELTS examiners write their introductions and how you can write yours so you can achieve your desired IELTS result. Enjoy your listening.


    Click here to master IELTS Writing Task 2 using my ebook with SEVEN (7) essay samples.


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    59 min
  • IELTS Writing Task 2 Double/Direct Question Essay Practice
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    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years experience)

    Episode Title: IELTS Writing Task 2 Double/Direct Question Essay Practice | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Ep. 14 | March 8, 2024

    Writing your Essay boils down to understanding the IELTS Writing Task 2 Question and generating ideas based on your response. 


    In this episode, you will learn how to break down an Essay question and write your Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion.


    Listen to this episode to learn the exact steps to answer your IELTS Writing Task 2 Essay question. Enjoy your listening.


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    1 hr 4 min
  • IELTS Reading Table Completion Question Practice
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    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience)

    Episode Title: IELTS Reading Table Completion Question Practice | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Ep. 13 | March 1, 2024

    The two most powerful strategies for finding your answers fast in the IELTS Reading Table Completion are: 


    • Interpret and understand the questions by paraphrasing them or replacing some words with their synonyms
    • Search through the passage for the location of the question statement and find the missing word(s)

    Listen to this episode to experience me attempting a practice test with these valuable IELTS Reading tips. Enjoy your listening.


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    52 min
  • Reliable Answers to 15+ Frequently Asked IELTS Questions
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    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience)

    Episode Title: Get Reliable Answers to 15+ Common IELTS Questions (my 2024 IELTS Exam Experience in South Korea) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | Episode 12 | February 23, 2024

    Are you curious about the IELTS test and everything the exam entails? In this episode, you’ll listen to answers to the following questions or concerns:

    • How to book your IELTS test
    • What is the cost of the IELTS exam in South Korea?
    • Should you book your test with the British Council or IDP?
    • How to prepare for your IELTS test
    • When will you receive your IELTS Candidate number?
    • Should you write your answers with a pencil or pen?
    • How to count your words in the IELTS Writing
    • How to prepare for the IELTS test day
    • What to take to your IELTS exam venue
    • How to know when you're ready for your IELTS test
    • The differences between the Computer-delivered IELTS test & the Paper-based IELTS test
    • Using British Council IELTS Preparation materials
    • Differences between the IELTS Academic & IELTS General Training Test
    • How to Find your IELTS test venue
    • Understanding the IELTS Test Structure (this experience was slightly different)
    • Taking an online IELTS mock test before your main IELTS test
    • Using headphones or loudspeakers in the IELTS Listening Test
    • The nationality of your IELTS Speaking examiner
    • When you get your IELTS Result (online copy and official Test Report Form)
    • My best IELTS Preparation Advice
    • Why do Koreans take the IELTS test? 
    • What my online IELTS Training Program entails 
    • A breakdown of my EXACT IELTS Exam Questions (January 27, 2024, Academic)
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    1 hr 3 min
  • IELTS Listening Map Labelling Practice
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    Host: Adenike Babalola (IELTS Coach with 6+ years’ experience)

    Episode Title: IELTS Listening Map Labelling (Strategy and Practice) | IELTS Weekly Specials | Mother isn’t Murder Podcast | February 12, 2024

    Do you often get lost when the speaker describes a map or plan in your IELTS LISTENING test? This episode answers all your questions.

    Learn how to answer IELTS Listening Map Labelling questions correctly. In this episode, you’ll listen to a Map Labelling sample practice from the Cambridge IELTS Book 18. 

    At the end of the episode, you’d have mastered how to listen closely to the description of places in the Map Labeling aspect of your listening test. And you’ll learn 35 words that serve as pointers for showing directions.

    Enjoy your listening.

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    45 min

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Learn English idioms & phrasal verbs from films and speak English NATURALLY like a native speaker.🤓


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