English with Kev

In this episode I talk through an idea I’ve been developing from my LinkedIn posts and from work with my Chinese IELTS students — the examiner’s eye. Lots of candidates can name the four IELTS writing criteria, but very few actually understand what they mean and how an examiner applys them. That gap explains a lot of 5.5–6.0 scores. So listen and hear how to close that gap…...

KEP 42: The Examiner’s Eye – Seeing IELTS the Way Examiners Do In this episode I talk through an idea I’ve been developing from my LinkedIn posts and from work with my Chinese IELTS students — the examiner’s eye. Lots of candidates can name the four IELTS writ…

In this episode, Kev Dean explores a bold new approach to OET Speaking preparation—treating roleplay as performance. Drawing on drama pedagogy, clinical communication theory, and AI-enhanced rehearsal tools, Kev shares how medical candidates can rehearse tone, empathy, and genre-specific phrasing to reduce fillers and sound more like real clinicians. 🎭 Highlights include: Why “Hamlet with a stethoscope” reframes OET as rehearsable dialogue…...

KEP 41: OET Roleplay as Performance: Drama Pedagogy for Medical English Fluency In this episode, Kev Dean explores a bold new approach to OET Speaking preparation—treating roleplay as performance. Drawing on drama pedagogy, clinical communication theory, and AI-enhanced rehear…

Welcome back to OET Roleplay Practice with Kevin, The English Native – your go-to podcast for OET Speaking test preparation and practical English for healthcare professionals. In this episode, we dive into a realistic OET Medicine roleplay:👉 A doctor–parent consultation after a child’s recent asthma diagnosis. You’ll learn how to: Build rapport and empathy with the parent. Ask clear, structured clinical history questions....

KEP 42: OET Speaking Practice for Medicine (Asthma Management). Welcome back to OET Roleplay Practice with Kevin, The English Native – your go-to podcast for OET Speaking test preparation and practical English for healthcare professionals. In this episode, we d…

Hello hello, something new for forthcoming episodes. As well as the usual topics, I have been working on a new methodology for my medical OET students, Drs, Nurses, etc. I use Ai to transcribe, analyse, and make authentic roleplay materials to help my students, and they seem to like it, or so they all tell me. So, improve your OET Speaking score with this doctor–patient roleplay on heart attack recovery....

KEP Episode 41: Real OET Speaking Practice Hello hello, something new for forthcoming episodes. As well as the usual topics, I have been working on a new methodology for my medical OET students, Drs, Nurses, etc. I use Ai to transcribe, ana…

re you “ticking the boxes” in your OET Speaking test but still stuck at a borderline score? In this episode, Kevin Dean (IELTS & OET teacher at theenglishnative.com ) breaks down the biggest OET Speaking mistake — failing to respond to the patient — and shows you exactly how to fix it. Learn how to: Identify and respond to patient cues (B1, B2, A4, E4) Show empathy and gather more information naturally Rotate your phrases to sound more like a real clinician Avoid the “task checklist trap” that keeps candidates at C grade This episode is packed with real examples from official OET role-plays, practical language you can use in your next test, and tips to sound like the kind of doctor or nurse patients want to visit. Feel free to book a lesson or message me any time! kep 40 dont be a box tickerDownload

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KEP 40: OET Speaking: The #1 Mistake That Costs Candidates Marks (And How to Fix It) re you “ticking the boxes” in your OET Speaking test but still stuck at a borderline score? In this episode, Kevin Dean (IELTS & OET teacher at theenglishnative.com ) breaks down the biggest OE…

In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast (Ep. 39), Kevin shares his step‑by‑step IELTS study plan and explains how he’s using AI tools to help students improve their writing and speaking. You’ll learn: How to assess your current IELTS level The importance of understanding test formats & band descriptors Building an “ideas bank” for common IELTS topics Weekly study planning & realistic goal‑setting…...

IELTS Study Plan & AI Tools for English Learners | Kev’s English Podcast Ep. 39 In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast (Ep. 39), Kevin shares his step‑by‑step IELTS study plan and explains how he’s using AI tools to help students improve their writing and speaking. You’ll le…

📖 Description (for Spotify/YouTube/Podcast Feed) Are you still using memorised templates for IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE? 🚫 In this episode of The English Native Podcast, Kevin explains why examiners and AI systems penalise templates — and how flexible frameworks like PEEL (writing) and CLEAR (speaking) will help you think critically, sound natural, and achieve Band 7+ in IELTS, 100+ in TOEFL, or 80+ in PTE....

KEP 38: IELTS, TOEFL & PTE Success: Why Frameworks Beat Templates for Higher Scores! 📖 Description (for Spotify/YouTube/Podcast Feed) Are you still using memorised templates for IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE? 🚫 In this episode of The English Native Podcast, Kevin explains why examiners and …

In Episode 36 of Kev's English Podcast, I’m sharing exclusive FREE resources to help you master English & IELTS:✅ How to Create Your Own English Learning Environment (50+ pages of free tools!)✅ No Teacher Required – Why traditional classes fail & how to self-study effectively✅ IELTS Essay Structure Guides (Sentence-by-sentence breakdowns)✅ 100+ Sample IELTS Essays…...

Kev’s English Podcast EP 36: FREE IELTS Books & Study Guides! (Real English Tips) In Episode 36 of Kev’s English Podcast, I’m sharing exclusive FREE resources to help you master English & IELTS:✅ How to Create Your Own English Learning Environment (50+ pages of free to…

AI is everywhere — but is it helping or hurting your IELTS score? In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, Kev Dean (The English Native) exposes the hidden dangers of using tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, and DeepSeek for IELTS Writing and Speaking. You’ll learn: Why AI-generated phrases can sound robotic and unnatural How overusing AI can damage your fluency, coherence, and ideas…...

KEP 35: IELTS Disaster: When AI Makes You Sound Like a Robot AI is everywhere — but is it helping or hurting your IELTS score? In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, Kev Dean (The English Native) exposes the hidden dangers of using tools like ChatGPT, Gra…

📌 In this episode of Kev's English Podcast (Ep. 34), I reveal the most common memorised phrases that are hurting your IELTS Writing Task 2 score — and what to say instead! Whether you're aiming for Band 7 or higher, using vague, rehearsed phrases like "Since the dawn of time..." or "This essay will discuss..." can actually harm your chances. In this practical and honest coaching episode, I’ll guide you through…...

IELTS Writing Task 2: Say This, Not That! | Avoid These Common Mistakes (Ep. 34) 📌 In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast (Ep. 34), I reveal the most common memorised phrases that are hurting your IELTS Writing Task 2 score — and what to say instead! Whether you’r…

In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, Kevin Dean dives into one of the most common mistakes IELTS candidates make in Writing Task 2: using memorised phrases. Learn why sentences like “In the contemporary era…” or “This essay will discuss both views…” actually hurt your lexical resource and coherence scores — and what to say instead. ✅ Perfect for IELTS students aiming for Band 7 or higher…...

KEP 33: IELTS Writing Task 2: The Phrases You Must Avoid for Band 7+! In this episode of Kev’s English Podcast, Kevin Dean dives into one of the most common mistakes IELTS candidates make in Writing Task 2: using memorised phrases. Learn why sentences like “In the co…

Are you stuck at IELTS 5.5 or 6.0? Tired of hearing the same advice but seeing no progress? In this episode, I break down the real reasons why your IELTS Speaking and Writing scores aren’t improving — and what you need to change today. Having worked with hundreds of IELTS candidates, especially from China, I know the common mistakes:...

Kev’s English Podcast – Episode 32 Why You’re Stuck at IELTS Band 6 (and How to Finally Reach Band 7) Are you stuck at IELTS 5.5 or 6.0? Tired of hearing the same advice but seeing no progress? In this episode, I break down the real reasons why your IELTS Speaking and Writing scores aren’t improvin…