Vocabulary word list with pronunciation

This is the essential vocabulary for education about schools, subjects, studying and university. There is an audio to listen to the pronunciation of the words. These are the most common words and collocations which you will need to learn in order to talk or write about school or university successfully. After each section of vocabulary, there are exercises for you to practice using the words.

Click here to download the PDF version of this page: Education Vocabulary PDF. Please note that the PDF does not contain the answers – you must check your answers on this page.

Educational Institutions

• kindergarten = pre-school education
• primary school
• secondary school
• college = further education
• higher education = university education = tertiary education
• post-graduate school = university for students studying beyond degree level

School Subjects

• maths
• language
• literature
• science
  • physics
  • biology
  • chemistry
  • natural science
• geography
• religious studies
• history
• information technology (IT)
• physical education (PE)
• cookery = domestic / food science
• handicrafts
• art
• music

Vocabulary Exercises: School Subjects

1. One of the reasons that I didn’t like ……………… was because of the lab work which sometimes involved dissection.
2. I’ve always enjoyed learning about how chemicals react with one another so I decided to choose …………. as one of my main subjects.
3. When I was a child, we practiced ………………… three times a week which was fine in summer but was freezing during the winter when you have to football or hockey outside.
4. My teacher encouraged us to take part in ……………………… in order to develop skills beyond what is taught in scheduled lessons.
5. I used to find complicated calculations difficult as well as algebra but when we got a new ………… teacher, it all become much easier to understand.
6. One of my favourite subjects was …………………… because you had a chance to get out of the classroom and learn more about the environment.
7. Teachers were really strict on ……………… in exams. The exam invigilators won’t even let you have your bag in the exam room.
8. Poetry should be taught more in ………………. lessons in order to help students develop a deeper understanding of their language and culture.
9. I always loved studying maps. We spent a lot of time in our ……………. lessons tracing the borders of countries and learn the capital cities of different countries.
10. My worst subject at school was …………… because I was completely tone deaf.

Answers

Useful Language & Collocations

• lab work = laboratory experiments
• dissection = cutting up animals for scientific research
• scheduled lessons = lessons which are planned and written into a school curriculum
• algebra = formulas and equations in mathematics
• to give out or assign homework / to do or complete homework
• to complete high school / to graduate high school
• to do, to participate or to take part in school activities or sport
• tracing = copying, outlining in pencil
• tone deaf = without an ear for music = unable to appreciate or hear different music and notes

Types of Schools – Same-Sex & Co-Ed Schools

Watch this video to learn the advantages or single-sex schools and the plus points of mixed schools. This video contains ideas and vocabulary to help you express your ideas clearly.

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University Vocabulary

University Courses

• BA / BSc = Bachelor of Arts Degree / Bachelor of Science Degree
• MA / MSc = Masters of Arts / Masters of Science
• PhD = Doctorate

Other Courses

• Certificate = a lower level qualification often offered at colleges rather than universites. This is also the word used the for documentation received for completing any type of course or degree (she received her certificate for her BA degree).
• Diploma
• Online Course
• Distance Learning Course
• Vocational course = a course which teaches you skills for a specific job, for example engineering.
• Non-vocational course = a course which is not related to a job but to a general subject instead, such as Biology.

Useful Verbs & Nouns for University

• to graduate from a university = complete a degree course / to finish university
• to enroll on a degree course = put your name down for a degree course
• to major in physics = to choose physics as your main subject at university
• to attend a lecture = to go to listen to a speaker at university often with a large audience in a lecture theatre
• to attend a tutorial = to go to a meeting with a professor usually in small group held in his/her office
• deliver a lecture = to give a talk or presentation
• to lecture in media studies = to talk about media studies or to teach media studies at university
• the faculty of business = a department specialising in business at university
• to read history = to study history
• to do or complete coursework = doing project work or assignments as part of your course
• undergraduate (n) = someone currently doing their first degree
• graduate (n)  = someone who has completed a degree course
• note-taking = being able to take notes in a lecture while the lecturer is talking
• keeping up with the work load = being able to maintain the level of studying required
• fall behind with studies = fail to keep pace with the school / university work

University Work

• presentations
• lectures
• tutorials
• thesis
• dissertation
• hypothesis
• assignment
• project work
• research

Vocabulary Exercises: Universities

Complete the following sentences are university education using no more than one word.

1. People who have ……….. from university stand a better chance of finding a good job.
2. I hope to enroll ………. a degree in law next year in the UK.
3. There is a lot of competition to get a ……………….. but without it I won’t be able to afford the universities fees.
4. One of the keys to successful  ……………. is knowing where to look for information and how to judge which information is most current and relevant. Knowing the best sources of materials is essential.

Answers

Other Useful Vocabulary for Education

• literate = to be able to read and write
• illiterate = unable to read and write
• the literacy rate = the percentage of people in a country or region able to read and write
• comprehensive education = a well-rounded, broad education covering a variety of subjects
• scholarship = an award of either free or supported education for high achievers
• student loan = money taken by a student to pay for their education which they must pay back after graduating
• pay off a student loan = to repay money borrowed for university education
• intensive course = a course which runs over a short period of time but contains a lot of information and training
• play truant / truancy = not attending school / being absent from school without permission
• gap year = to take a year out between high school and university

Vocabulary Exercises: Useful Education Vocabulary

Complete the sentences using no more than two words.

1. The rate of …………… is higher in developed countries than in under developed countries.
2. Schools should offer a ………………… which includes subjects relating to all minority groups.
3. The rise in university fees has led to a large proportion of students taking out ………………… which can often be difficult to pay back.
4. Students who take a …………… often find it difficult to get back into their studies again.
5. Rather than the government offering free university education for all people, they should, instead, ensure that a certain number of gifted individuals receive a ……………….

Answers

Useful Pages for IELTS

• Vocabulary for IELTS Lessons
• Education Essay Questions
• All Writing Task 2 Lessons Tips & Videos
• All Speaking Lessons, Tips & Videos

Check You Know This English Pronunciation Vocabulary!

If you are learning English and want to improve your spoken English, especially your pronunciation, then check out the vocabulary on this list.

Before you start your pronunciation training it will be very very helpful for you to know what they mean. In my experience it can be very difficult for students when they start pronunciation training with no idea of the difference between a sound and letter for example. I very regularly come across advanced level students who are trying to pronouce some words like they are written! Big mistake in English!

This is an English pronunciation glossary. A list of all the words you need to understand about English pronunciation. All in the one place with a clear explanation with no jargon and examples and helpful links.

Vocab You Must Know For improving Your English Pronunciation.

Acronym – What is an acronym? We use SO many acronyms in English.  An acronym is an abbreviation that is made by the initial letters of a group of words and pronounced as a word. For example, ESL (English as a Second Language), BHP, ADHD, ETA, DVD and so on. To improve your English pronunciation of acronyms, we usually put slightly more stress on the last letter in the acronym. For example – dvD, etA.

Consonants – What is a consonant letter? What is a consonant sound? A consonant letter is any of the letters of the English alphabet that aren’t the vowel letters: a, e, i, o, u. A consonant sound is a sound that uses the organs of speech to make it unique. In other words – when we pronounce vowels, we don’t use our tongue or teeth or lips to make them. When we make consonants, we use our lips, tongue and teeth to create the sound. There two types of consonant sounds – unvoiced or voiceless consonants and voiced consonants. Revise and practice English consonant sounds.

ESL – What does ESL stand for? ESL is an acronym that stands for English as a Second Language. So people might say ‘Is he ESL?’ and this would mean ‘Is English his second language?’. More people are option to use ELL instead of ESL now. ELL stands for English Language Learners.

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) – What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)? The IPA is set of symbols where each symbol represents a speech sound or tells us where the word stress is. This is very helpful in English because the spelling doesn’t reliably tell us where the stress is.

Letters – What is a letter? We use letters for writing. The definition of letter is a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; any of the symbols of an alphabet. In English there are a total of 26 letters in the alphabet. English has consonant letters and vowel letters. There are 21 consonant letters in English and 5 vowel letters.  Make sure you remember that because English is not a phonetic language, letters don’t always make the same sounds in English. For example, the letter /c/ in ‘pacific’ makes the sounds /s/ and /k/. 

Monotonous speech – What is monotonous speech and how do I fix it? Monotonous speech is lacking in variation in tone or pitch. In other words it is quite flat and even. Many non native English speakers find that their English is more monotonous that native English speakers. Particularly speakers from India and speakers of Mandarin, Japanese, Russian and other Eastern European languages. This is because English has a different pitch and rhythm to many people’s first languages. One of the main problems ESL speakers have with word stress in English is that they make it too flat. This results in monotonous sounding English. If you’re thinking ‘Help, my English sounds monotonous!’ start improving your word stress today with our English word stress exercises.

Multi-syllable – What is a multi-syllable word? Words with more than one syllable are often called multi-syllable words. ‘cat’ is not a multi-syllable word as it only has one syllable. ‘fol-der’ and ‘car-pen-ter’ are multi-syllable words as they have more than one syllable.

Organs of speech – What are the organs of speech or articulators? The organs of speech is a term used to describe the group of organs involved in making speech sounds. Speech is produced by air from the lungs being changed and shaped by all speech organs above the lungs, which are: the glottis (vocal chords), pharynx (throat), soft palate, nose, tongue and the lips.

Each sound is made by the way these organs interact with each other. For example, to make the sound /s/- the air from the lungs travels up through the vocal chords and the pharynx, it is blocked form coming out the nose by the velum or soft palate. The air travels over the tongue and passes through the small gap between the tongue and the teeth. This combination of movements makes the sound ‘sssss’ /s/. 

When completing English pronunciation training, it’s important to become aware of your articulators and how they move to make specific sounds. To change pronunciation we need to change the movements of our organs of speech.

Phoneme – What is a phoneme? A phoneme is a sound. It’s the smallest unit of sound that makes up a word. Phonemes are not letters. Phonemes are the sounds that are made by the letter. For example, in the words ‘cool’ and ‘keep’ both the letters ‘c’ and ‘k’ make the phoneme /k/. 

Phonetic language – What is a phonetic language? If a language is phonetic it means that you can use the spelling of a word to know exactly how to pronounce that word. Each letter makes 1 sound and that is consistent. This makes learning the pronunciation of that language relatively straight forward. As long as you know the letters you can pronounce any word, even if you haven’t heard it before or don’t know it’s meaning. For example, Spanish is a phonetic language. Is English a phonetic language? No it most definitely is not because one letters can make several different sounds. For example, the letter /c/ in ‘pacific’ makes the sounds /s/ and /k/. In a phonetic language, the letter ‘c’ would only ever make one sound. 

Pitch – Why is pitch important in English pronunciation? Pitch or tone is how high or low the tone of your voice is. This is not volume. Volume is loudness. Pitch is high tone or low tone like singers use. Understanding and being able to hear and make pitch is very important in English. In English every multi-syllable word has one stressed syllable. 

Schwa – What is schwa? Schwa is pronounced ‘shwaa’ /ʃwɑː/. Schwa is the name given to the most commonly used vowel in English. In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) schwa is written with /ə/. Schwa is a weak vowel. It is pronounced like a very weak ‘uh’ sound. The tongue and lips and jaw position are in your resting, relaxed position. Just exhale some air with voice to make a weak ‘uh’. Improve your use of schwa with these Schwa Exercises. 

Sentence Stress – What is sentence stress? Sentence stress is used across a sentence in English. We emphasise the key words in English. Let’s look at the phrase ‘I purchased the pens and folders for the meeting’.  The key words are: purchased, pens, folders, meeting. These words will have stress or if they are multi-syllable words they will have stress on the stressed syllables. So the sentence stress will be: ‘I PURchased the PENS and FOLders for the MEEting’.
The stressed syllables are slightly higher in pitch and each is given a beat. This gives the rhythm of the sentence. The other words become weaker as they are less important. The way we emphasise certain syllables across a sentence like this is called sentence stress. 

Sounds – What is a speech sound? We use sounds when we speak. More technically a speech sound is any one of the sounds of a spoken language produced by movement of the organs of speech. In English there are a total of 44 consonant sounds and vowel sounds. There are 24 consonant sounds and 20 vowel sounds in English. Revise and practice English consonant sounds. Revise and practice English Vowel Sounds. Make sure you understand that because English is not a phonetic language, letters don’t always make the same sounds in English. 

Syllable – What is a syllable? Words can be broken up into syllables. Each syllable has one vowel sound. Here are some examples. Some one syllable words are: I, in, cup, cought. Some 2 syllable words are: car-pet, pa-per, di-shes, mi-ssing. Some 3 syllable words are: com-pu-ter, ma-gi-cal, fi-na-lly, pur-cha-sing.  You can tap or clap out syllables. Words with more than one syllable are often called multi-syllable words.

Syllable stress – What is syllable stress? Syllable stress is word stress and sentence stress. It’s the way we use pitch to highlight or emphasise certain syllables in words and this makes the rhythm of English.

Vowels – What is a vowel letter? What is a vowel sound? The 5 vowel letters are a, e, i, o, u. There are 20 vowel sounds. Vowel sounds are produced with an open uninterrupted flow of air, in other words, the air is not blocked by the tonge or teeth or lips. Vowels are voiced, so the vocal chords vibrate. Each vowel forms a syllable. Revise and practice English Vowel Sounds. 

Voiceless and Unvoiced Sounds – What is a voiceless consonant? A voiceless or unvoiced sound has no vibration from the voicebox. Examples of voiceless sounds are: /s/, /f/, /p/, and /k/. Many consonants have a voiced and voiceless / unvoiced pair. For example the sound /t/ and /d/ are made with exactly the same mouth position, /t/ is unvoiced or voiceless and /d/ is voiced. To feel voice place your hand on your voicebox, make /sssss/.  You will not feel any vibration or voice. Now make /zzzz/ and feel the vibration of your voice.

Voiced Sounds – What is a voiced sound? A voiced sound has vibration from your vocal chords. Examples of voiced sounds are /m/, /d/, /r/, /b/ and /v/. Many consonants have a voiced and voiceless / unvoiced pair. For example the sound /f/ and /v/ are made with exactly the same mouth position, /f/ is unvoiced or voiceless and /v/ is voiced. To feel voice place your hand on your voicebox, make /sssss/.  You will not feel any vibration or voice. Now make /zzzz/ and feel the vibration of your voice.

Weak vowel – What are weak vowels? In English there are stressed syllables and unstressed syllables. In stressed syllables we use full vowels. In unstressed syllable we often weak the vowel – this means it becomes slightly more relaxed and a little shorter. Schwa is the most common weak vowel in English. Improve your use of schwa with these Schwa Exercises.

Word stress – What is word stress? Word stress and sentence stress make up syllable stress in English. This is what gives English it’s rhythm. Every multi-syllable word in English has one stressed syllable. The way we emphasis this syllable is called word stress. The word stress you use is very important for how clear your English is to listeners. The stressed syllable is slightly higher in pitch than the other unstressed syllables. A full vowel is used in the stressed syllable. Improve your word stress with these English word stress exercises. 

/ˈ/ – What is /ˈ/ the dash in the IPA? The ‘ dash in the IPA shows English word stress and it comes before the stressed syllable.  You will see this dash /ˈ/ in English multi-syllable words and it means that the next syllable is stressed.  See more here: What is the /ˈ/ in the IPA? 

Any Words I Should Avoid? 

Yes. Avoid using the term elocution and accent reduction. See more on why to stop using the term accent reduction.

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How to Learn English Vocabulary and Pronunciation

Did you know, according to Oxford, there are over 171,000 words in use in the English language? That doesn’t even count all the old-style English words that we don’t use anymore, like “thou” or “erstwhile.” In fact, if you really want to be knowledgeable about English history and read some classic old English texts, you’ll have to learn those too!

So, you ONLY have to learn 211,000+ words…

That is a lot! In fact, this is why a lot of language learners feel overwhelmed. With so many hundreds of thousands of words to learn, where do you start?

Most English language classes and textbooks tell you to start learning words by categories like colors, animals and foods. But these are not the most useful words! You need to know the most frequently used words because you will actually need to use them a lot in speaking and writing!

Start with the words you will use the most — the 100 most common words in English.

Review the Correct Pronunciation of Common Words

If you want to improve your vocabulary and pronunciation, start with the words you use most often. It doesn’t really matter if you can not say difficult words, for example “squirrel,” because you don’t talk about squirrels (a rodent animal common in the United States) on a daily basis! It is not common. Of course eventually you may want to perfect your pronunciation of words like this, but let’s be honest – it is more useful to concentrate on words that you are going to use every day.

Again, with so many words to learn in English and so many different pronunciation rules, where do you begin?

*If you really do want to work on your pronunciation of words like “squirrel,” then click here to watch this lesson on the R vs. L sounds and how to pronounce them like a native English speaker!

Learn the 100 Most Common Words in English First

In this video lesson you will learn how to clearly and correctly pronounce each of 100 most frequently used words in the English language — in an awesome American accent, of course.

Imagine yourself with a perfect American English accent. I will lead you through each word twice and you have time to practice and repeat along with me.

WORD LIST:
1 the
2 be
3 to
4 of
5 and
6 a
7 in
8 that
9 have
10 I
11 it
12 for
13 not
14 on
15 with
16 he
17 as
18 you
19 do
20 at
21 this
22 but
23 his
24 by
25 from
26 they
27 we
28 say
29 her
30 she
31 or
32 an
33 will
34 my
35 one
36 all
37 would
38 there
39 their
40 what
41 so
42 up
43 out
44 if
45 about
46 who
47 get
48 which
49 go
50 me
51 when
52 make
53 can
54 like
55 time
56 no
57 just
58 him
59 know
60 take
61 people
62 into
63 year
64 your
65 good
66 some
67 could
68 them
69 see
70 other
71 than
72 then
73 now
74 look
75 only
76 come
77 its
78 over
79 think
80 also
81 back
82 after
83 use
84 two
85 how
86 our
87 work
88 first
89 well
90 way
91 even
92 new
93 want
94 because
95 any
96 these
97 give
98 day
99 most
100 us

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Vocabulary for IELTS is an essential part of any language. Vocabulary is to language what life is to humans. Vocabulary accounts for 25% of IELTS Writing and Speaking marks, and it is also important in the Listening and Reading tests. Due to a lack of vocabulary, you will find yourself repeating words within a passage and running out of words while conversing with your examiner. Because IELTS is an English Language Proficiency Test, doing vocabulary homework will help you improve your overall score.

• How Can You Improve Your IELTS Vocabulary?
• IELTS Topic Specific Vocabulary
• The Phrasal Verb
• • Common Phrases
  • IELTS Listening Session Vocabulary
  • IELTS Writing and Reading Vocabulary
• Tips for Improving IELTS Vocabulary
  • Establish Good Study Habits
  • Use Your Dictionary to its Full Potential
  • In All Circumstances, Avoid Memorizing
  • Keep Track of Any New Words You Come Across
  • Be Consistent

How Can You Improve Your IELTS Vocabulary?

By reading and listening, you can constantly expand your passive vocabulary word lists. Then, by actively using these words when speaking or writing, you can incorporate them into your active vocabulary.

To improve faster, try to record new words in a phrasebook while reading, listening, or watching English material. If you have time, include the context as well. When you write an essay, go over it again and look for ways to incorporate the words from your list.

Similarly, when speaking, try to incorporate your new vocabulary into your conversations; however, don’t force it because it will sound strange. Idioms can be extracted from films and English podcasts, but I prefer audio because there are no visual cues, making listening a little more difficult. Active reading is a great habit to cultivate and a necessary exam preparation skill. Active reading is when you circle, underline and mark the text you’re reading to help you understand it better.

If you want to speed up your learning, look into some vocabulary acquisition tutorials.  On our website page, you can take a look at the instructions for using a vocabulary phrase book and flashcards.

IELTS Topic Specific Vocabulary

Candidates should have a broad vocabulary for IELTS to discuss a variety of topics and achieve a band score of 7 or higher. If one is unable to use the appropriate words, this becomes a major disadvantage and can lower one’s overall score.

We have identified the most recent and popular topics used in the IELTS exam. You will find topic-specific vocabulary words in the list below, along with their meaning and usage, for a better understanding.

• Advertisement
• Business
• Culture and Ethics
• Environment hazard
• Fashion view
• Personality
• Covid-19 pandemic
• Education
• Traveling
• Food review
• Knowledge
• Heritage
• Entrepreneurship
• Creativity
• Places
• Festivals
• Vehicles

The Phrasal Verb

A phrasal verb is made up of two or three words from various grammatical groups. When all of them are combined, a new meaning emerges, which must be applied according to the context. Furthermore, phrasal verbs are included in the vocabulary for the IELTS list, and candidates can use them to demonstrate their command of the English language.

Before that, the candidate must attempt to comprehend the meaning of the phrasal verb, as incorrect usage can result in a lower band score.

Here is a list of IELTS vocabulary words and meanings that the candidate can use:

• Dispute or disagree with something: I am not quarreling with their idea, but I believe there are other options.
• The favorite romped in and easily won the first race.
• Save money by salting it away: She makes a lot of money but salts it away rather than spending it.
• Set out: Go somewhere safe or comfortable: We could leave once the storm has passed.
• We should stick to our original idea rather than change it.
• Starting or launching an event: The new project will get underway next month.
• Time passes: Ten years passed before we saw each other again.
• Rather than going out tonight, we intend to relax by watching television.
• Prepare for: Get ready for something that will require a lot of effort: They’re getting ready for the end of the fiscal year.
• Compare to: Evaluate or judge by comparison: When compared to what our competitors have done, the work does not look good.
• Excuse me: Ignore and refuse to engage: Let’s ignore what they said and move on.
• Remove the peel: Leave a group by going in the opposite direction: They stepped away from the crowd and took a side road.

Common Phrases

Many people find the Vocabulary for the IELTS speaking section difficult. However, it is in this section that candidates can demonstrate their language fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Furthermore, idioms help us express our ideas more clearly and make them sound more natural.

However, candidates must not use idioms without understanding their meaning, as this will result in a grade reduction. As a result, it is recommended that candidates use it in tasks only when they are certain of its meaning and context.

We’ve compiled a list of IELTS idioms that can be used in the speaking section. Remember that when used correctly, they will result in a high band score.

• Being on top of the world
• Being on cloud nine
• If my memory serves me correctly,
• I’m overjoyed
• Every once in a while
• It’s as simple as that.
• A drop in the bucket
• to have two tails like a dog
• It causes my blood to boil.
• One’s mind can be changed.
• Let’s call it a day.
• Place all of your eggs in one basket.
• Inadvertent blessing
• Words are not as effective as actions.
• I reached the limit.

IELTS Listening Session Vocabulary

Ears can do amazing things. They have an unusual ability to retain information that they are frequently forced to listen to. So, through authentic sources, listen to podcasts, speeches, and audios of native English speakers. After some time, you will notice a significant improvement in your vocabulary. Familiarize yourself with the words commonly used by native speakers. How can an English movie help you learn English?

• Choose a film
• If possible, watch the film in your native language.
• Rewatch the film with English subtitles or dual subtitles of English and native language
• Choose an interesting scene and use the pause button if it moves too quickly. Understand the scene completely.
• Watch the movie several times, each time with a different twist. Try watching the movie without the subtitles ( both English and your native language)
• Your ears will work their magic, connecting to your memory and making you say what you heard frequently in the movie.
• You can look up the definitions of unfamiliar words in a dictionary.

This is one way to improve your listening skills.

See More:

• IELTS Reading Topics
• IELTS Band Scores

IELTS Writing and Reading Vocabulary

Vocabulary for reading and writing
The majority of candidates lose marks because they do not use synonyms in the reading and writing sections. To help you expand your vocabulary for the IELTS reading and writing sections, here is a list of popular words and their synonyms.

Synonyms of words

• Words: Synonyms
• Amazing: Incredible
• Answer: Respond
• Awful: Bad
• Beautiful: Pretty
• Begin: Start
• Come: Arrive
• Cool: Frosty
• Dangerous: Risky
• Decide: Settle
• Definite: Certain
• Delicious: Savory
• Wrong: Mistaken
• Tell Narrate: Inform
• Show: Display, Exhibit
• New: Recent, current
• Neat: Clean
• Interesting: Intriguing
• Important: Vital, Crucial
• Help: Assist
• Happy: Content
• Famous: Well-known
• Funny: Amusing
• Place: Procedure

Tips for Improving IELTS Vocabulary

Following the tips mentioned here, you can improve your IELTS Vocabulary to a greater level. They are explained in the below modules

Establish Good Study Habits

You can improve your IELTS vocabulary by developing good study habits. At every opportunity, read, listen to, and speak English. Read English newspapers or magazines regularly, preferably daily. You will encounter new words, which you can then collect and study. You can read and listen to news reports in the ‘Words in the News’ section of the BBC Learning English website, among other things.

Use Your Dictionary to its Full Potential

Look for more than just the definition. You have a lot more options than this. Examine the word form, pronunciation, and usage. You may not understand the phonemic characters provided, but you can listen to and practice the sounds on the British Council interactive phonemic chart.

In All Circumstances, Avoid Memorizing

Word memorization is an activity that should be avoided because the meaning of words changes depending on their context.

Aside from the list of vocabulary words for IELTS, candidates can supplement their preparation with audio and video. It is also critical to adhere to the syllabus for each section.

Keep Track of Any New Words You Come Across

As previously stated, you will undoubtedly have your study habits and method of recording vocabulary, and the best method for you will be determined by the type of learner you are. If you’re a visual learner, you might like to use mind maps or vocabulary trees. You could use some of the ideas and templates on our EnglishGrammerNotes.com website. If you don’t always have a notebook with you, record new words on your phone and look them up later.

Be Consistent

Take your time learning new vocabulary. It will take time to build your vocabulary, so be patient and keep working on it. The average person can learn 5 to 10 words per day. However, learning 5 thoroughly is preferable to learning 10 only partially. And you must put the new words and phrases into practice. Get out of your comfort zone and take chances. Mistakes can be fixed. Learning new vocabulary is a complete waste of time if it is not used. Only by learning how to use it correctly and appropriately will it become useful.

Final Thoughts

You can increase your vocabulary skill by learning new words every day and incorporating them into your everyday conversations. You can also learn more about the IELTS Exam and how to prepare for IELTS Exam by visiting our website. Always be confident when presenting yourself, because confidence can help you overcome your fear. Best wishes for your exam.

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Travelling is going from a place to a distant place. Movement of people is considered as travel. People travel by many vehicles such as car, bus, plane, train or ship. These are called means of transport.

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⬤ Word list of travel vocabulary in English

⬤ Air travel vocabulary

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