Vocabulary for IELTS
Vocabulary plays a crucial role in all four IELTS sections—Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. A strong vocabulary improves your ability to understand questions, express ideas clearly, and avoid repetition. In fact, one of the four key criteria for IELTS Speaking and Writing is Lexical Resource, which directly affects your Band Score.
Module 1: Introduction to IELTS Vocabulary
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- What is IELTS Vocabulary?
- How vocabulary affects Band Scores
- Lexical Resource in the IELTS Writing & Speaking Band Descriptors
- Tips for learning vocabulary effectively
Module 2: Vocabulary by IELTS Skills
📖 Reading
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- Skimming and scanning vocabulary
- Context clues and word formation
- Common paraphrasing techniques
✍️ Writing
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- Linking words and connectors
- Academic phrases for Task 2
- Descriptive vocabulary for Task 1 (graphs, maps, processes)
🗣️ Speaking
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- Topic-specific vocabulary (daily life, hobbies, environment, education)
- Idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs
- Expressing opinions, comparing, and speculating
🎧 Listening
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- Recognizing synonyms in speech
- Vocabulary in multiple accents
- Note completion word patterns
Module 3: Topic-wise Vocabulary Lists
- Environment
- Education
- Technology
- Health
- Work & Career
- Global Issues
- Crime & Law
- Culture & Society
- Travel & Tourism
- Media & Communication
Each list includes:
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- 15–20 high-frequency IELTS words
- Definitions, example sentences, and collocations
- Practice exercises
Module 4: Vocabulary Types
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- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Collocations
- Phrasal Verbs
- Idioms & Expressions
- Prefixes & Suffixes
- Academic Word List (AWL)
Module 5: Vocabulary Practice Activities
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- Gap-fill exercises
- Word transformation tasks
- Vocabulary quizzes
- Writing and speaking practice with word banks
Module 6: IELTS Vocabulary for Band 7+
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- Precision and range of expression
- Less common and idiomatic vocabulary
- Avoiding repetition
- Paraphrasing skills
Module 7: Tools & Resources
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- Flashcard apps (Quizlet, Anki)
- Word lists and notebooks
- Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS books
- Online IELTS vocabulary tests
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