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Curious about the dark side of childhood stardom? Rory explores the psychological toll on young celebrities and reveals how they can wind up on a destructive path, from racking up convictions to prying paparazzi.



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🤩 Celebrities and fame (Part 3) + Transcript

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Why does Rory say you should 'never meet your idols' but then choose Paris Hilton? Listen as he unpacks her notorious persona using Band 9 idioms and strategies to soften his opinions for a fluent, natural answer.



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 👨‍🎤 Describe a famous person you would like to meet (Part 2) + Transcript

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Is 5:30 AM an ungodly hour? Rory defends his early bird habits while Maria offers wilder ways to start your day, from petting cats to 'energizing' showers. Discover key idioms for your daily schedule.



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☕️ Morning routine (Part 1) + Transcript

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Are selfies a waste of time? Can you have too many apps? Rory tackles tough questions about our digital lives, revealing Band 9 vocabulary you can use to talk about your own screen time habits and friendships.



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📱 Mobile Phones (Part 3) + Transcript

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What happens when Rory has to give up his phone for his IELTS test? He shares a story packed with Band 9 vocabulary and grammar for a common Part 2 topic that you can make your own. Listen and learn!



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📵 Describe an occasion when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone (Part 2) + Transcript

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Is a page-turner keeping you up all night? Rory explains how he went from a haphazard reader to finishing two books a month, and why he'll always choose a paper book over a portable e-reader. Listen now!



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📖 Reading (Part 1) + Transcript

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Are you born smart or do you build it? Rory and Maria debate what makes us intelligent, from school meals and leafy greens to the dangers of doomscrolling. Find out how to realize your full potential!



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🤓 Talents & Being Smart (Part 3) + Transcript

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You should say: who this person is, what the problem was, how he/she solved it, and explain why you think he/she did it in a smart way.



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🧠 Describe a person who solved a problem in a smart way (Part 2) + Transcript

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Do you bang down the keys or prefer to write by hand? Rory reveals how he learned to type without any conscious effort and discusses the pros and cons of keyboards versus good old-fashioned pen and paper.



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⌨️ Typing (Part 1) + Transcript

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You should say: where it is, what it is like, what you enjoy doing there, and explain why you feel relaxed at this place.



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🛌 Describe a place in your house where you can relax (Part 2) + Transcript

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