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IELTS Vocabulary

Memorising standalone vocabulary or phrases has one major drawback – knowing the definition of a word does not necessarily mean that you know when or how to appropriately use it. Using the vocabulary in the right context whether you are writing or speaking is very important for the IELTS test.

Nuances: Do you know the difference between “convenience” and “convenient”?

Vocabulary is often nuanced – do you know the difference between “convenience” and “convenient”? When do you use one vs. the other? Would a native speaker say that “technology makes our lives more convenience” or “technology makes our lives more convenient”? (FYI – it’s the latter.)

It is important to compile word lists to help you when you're learning new vocabulary to help you keep track of new words that you have learnt.

The Listening and Reading tests are vocabulary tests in disguise...

Learning words and phrases in context is of utmost importance – especially for those who are preparing for the IELTS. The Listening and Reading tests are vocabulary tests in disguise – the text may refer to something using one set of words, i.e. “to organise public events” whereas a question may include the phrase “to coordinate communal activities.”

These both mean the same thing, but use different vocabulary to do so – and if you don’t know that “coordinate” can mean “organise” (in addition to meaning that the colour of your pants goes with the colour of your socks), then you may find yourself lost.

The solution? Learn and study vocabulary in context (read, read, read and read some more!) so that you are exposed to the different ways that words are used.

Practicing using new words in the correct context is an important final step. Enlist the help of a native speaker to help you practice and ensure you’re using your new words correctly! Making word lists of different prhases that are appropriate for each section of the exam will

Take a look at the below some free IELTS tutorials that will explain some tips and strategies to expand your Vocabulary before the exam

Coronavirus Related Vocabulary

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Nowadays you can’t open your phone without reading something about COVID-19, but how well do you understand and know how to use all the vocabulary associated with the pandemic?  And why is it called a pandemic and not an outbreak?  In this podcast, Ellen covers over 20 words that are commonly used when talking about […]

IELTS Essay and Vocabulary (Climate change)

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To score high in IELTS Writing you first need to understand how IELTS examiners grade this part of the IELTS test. IELTS examiners do not give you one grade, they give you four grades. You never see these but they are added together to create an overall band score in IELTS Writing. The four areas […]

Employment – Immigration

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IELTS VOCABULARY: Employment – Immigration In this brand new tutorial, we dive into high scoring IELTS vocabulary, included in the tutorial is a model essay, a guide for generating ideas, and a list of collocations you can use in your next essay. Here is a summary: – First we look at the vocabulary list and definitions […]

How to Expand your Vocabulary for IELTS Writing

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In this great tutorial we not only look at basic words to UPGRADE to score higher, we also look at some lovely CONNECTORS! The words we look at include: “Alternatively” offers us a way of introducing a different angle on a particular question. “Nevertheless” does two things at once: it both connects and contrasts the […]