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Contents
IELTS Holiday Vocabulary .................................................................................................... 2

IELTS Relationships Vocabulary ........................................................................................... 5
IELTS Technology Vocabulary.............................................................................................. 8
IELTS Sports Vocabulary .................................................................................................... 12
IELTS Food Vocabulary ...................................................................................................... 15
IELTS Education Vocabulary .............................................................................................. 18
IELTS Work Vocabulary...................................................................................................... 21
IELTS Health Vocabulary .................................................................................................... 24
IELTS Books and Films Vocabulary .................................................................................... 27
IELTS Accommodation Vocabulary..................................................................................... 30
IELTS Clothes & Fashion Vocabulary ................................................................................. 33
IELTS Personality Vocabulary............................................................................................. 36
IELTS Business Vocabulary................................................................................................ 39
IELTS Physical Appearance Vocabulary ............................................................................. 42
IELTS Town and City Vocabulary ....................................................................................... 45
IELTS Music Vocabulary..................................................................................................... 48
IELTS Weather Vocabulary................................................................................................. 51
IELTS Shopping Vocabulary ............................................................................................... 54
IELTS Environment Vocabulary .......................................................................................... 57
IELTS Advertising Vocabulary............................................................................................. 60
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IELTS Holiday Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 1: Holidays
IELTS Holiday vocabulary
the key to showcasing your advanced English is to show you are able to use these individual
words in combination with other words to form set phrases and expressions.
Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the
phrases in bold
Part 1-style questions
Examiner: What kind of holiday do you like?

Miguel: I try to avoid tourist traps to get away from it all and prefer going
somewhereoff the beaten track the holiday of a lifetime
week wildlife safari in Kenya.
Anna: I enjoy visiting the local places of interest to go sightseeing and always
sign up forguided tours
of my hobbies.
Examiner: Do you have many tourists in your country?

holiday resorts along the coast that are popular with tourists
package holidays and stay in one of the many hotels and self-
cateringapartments.
Part 2-style task

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Describe a beautiful place you once visited. You should say:
when you went to this place

where it was
who you went with
and say why you liked it so much.
Sally: A few years ago I went on a long weekend

popular holiday destination
youth hostel and met some
most memorable thing about the holiday were the breathtaking views
lovely picturesque villages hordes of tourists so I decided to
go out of season in the autumn e weather was fantastic and the shops were full
of local crafts short break for
someone looking for a busy nightlife but if you want to relax in the middle of stunning
landscape I would certainly recommend a holiday to the Lake District.
Examiner: What do you think has led to the growth in the tourist industry?
cheap charter-flights or all-in packages to somewhere near or to a far-off destination.
Examiner: How do people tend to choose a destination?

Anna: The Internet is a great source of information and high street travel agents are still
holiday brochures
interested in.
Examiner: People sometimes say flying is the most glamorous form of travel. Do you agree?
check-in
desk passport control itting for ages in the departure lounge
Definitions
all-in package/package holiday: a holiday where you purchase the travel and
accommodation together
breathtaking view: an extremely beautiful view

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charter-flight: a cheaper form of flying than a scheduled flight
check-in desk: the place at the airport where you register for your flight and deposit
your luggage
departure lounge: where you wait for your flight to be called
far-off destination: somewhere a long way away
to get away from it all: to take a holiday to escape a busy or stressful lifestyle
guided tour: an organised group shown around a place of interest by an expert
holiday brochure: a glossy publication with details of holiday packages
holiday destination: where you go for a holiday
holiday of a lifetime: a special holiday that you are unlikely to repeat
holiday resort: a place where lots of people go for a holiday
hordes of tourists: crowds of tourists
local crafts: objects produced locally
long weekend: an extended weekend holiday including Friday or Monday
out of season: outside of the main holiday period
picturesque village: very pretty village
passport control: the place where your passport is checked
places of interest: sites of interest to tourists
wildlife safari: a holiday, often in Africa, to observe wild animals
self-catering: a holiday where you supply your own food
short break: a short holiday
to go sightseeing: to look around the tourist sites
stunning landscape: extremely beautiful countryside
travel agent: a shop that specialises in booking holidays
tourist trap: somewhere where too many tourists go
youth hostel: a cheap form of accommodation

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IELTS Relationships Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 2: Relationships
IELTS Relationships vocabulary
phrases in bold
Examiner: Do you see your friends very often?

get on really well and have a lot in
common
Examiner: What do you like about your close friends?

Anna: I think we see eye-to-eye on most things so we
rarelyfall out with each other.
Examiner: Have you known each other long?

struck up a
relationship at college and got on like a house on fire
friendships go back years to when we were at school.
Part 2-style task
Describe a person you are very close to. You should say:
who this person is

when you met them
where you met them

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and say what it is about them you like so much.
got to know each other at University

almo just good
friends
Spain for the holidays we would keep in touch with
me fell for
love at first sight
we really hit it off and by the time we got back to university in September we were able to
tell all our friends that we were in a relationship
well matched in our
popped the question ked about getting
to settle down and have children
Examiner: Do you think marriage is still as important as ever?
have their ups and downs

to break up rather than working at the relationship.
Examiner: What do you think is the ideal time to get married?

Terry:
tying the knot
although if you fall head over heels in love plans like these can easily be forgotten.
drift apart from your friends when you fall in love

I think both partners should try not to lose touch with their friends
have a healthy relationship with your partner.
Definitions
to break up: to end a romantic relationship

to drift apart: to become less close to someone
: to like spending time with someone
to fall for: to fall in love

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to fall head over heels in love: to start to love someone a lot
to fall out with: to have a disagreement and stop being friends
to get on like a house on fire
to get on well with: to understand someone and enjoy similar interests
to get to know: to begin to know someone
to go back years: to have known someone for a long time
to have a lot in common: to share similar interests
to have ups and downs: to have good and bad times
a healthy relationship: a good, positive relationship
to hit it off: to quickly become good friends with
to be in a relationship: to be romantically involved with someone
to be just good friends: to not be romantically involved
to keep in touch with: to keep in contact with
to lose touch with: to not see or hear from someone any longer
love at first sight: to fall in love immediately you meet someone
to pop the question: to ask someone to marry you
to see eye to eye: to agree on a subject
to settle down: to give up the single life and start a family
to strike up a relationship: to begin a friendship
to tie the knot: to get married
to be well matched: to be similar to
to work at a relationship: to try to maintain a positive relationship with someone

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IELTS Technology Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 3: Technology
IELTS Technology vocabulary
e
asked to talk about something you own, your favourite websites, how technology has
impacted on education etc.
using as wide a range of vocabulary as possible.
phrases in bold
Examiner: Do you enjoy using technology?

Steph a techie or a computer buff but I enjoy using
computer crashes I
never know what to do.
Examiner: Do you use the Internet for your studies?

video conferencing to practise speaking
andsocial media
I download podcasts that teach English vocabulary and grammar.
Examiner: Do you have your own computer?

word
processing browsing websites

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Part 2-style task
Describe an item of technology you have that is very important. You should say:
what the technology is

when you got it
how often you use it
and say how different your daily life would be without it.
gadgets
send attachments how to access

websites digital editing
so I bought the laptop when I started the course my husband had a desktop PC but it
was very slow so I decided to upgradeto a powerful one because we do a lot of video
high-spec operating
system boots up fu
I probably waste a lot of time surfing the web
Examiner: What do you think are the important things people need to learn when they start
using computers?
hings like how to use the Internet to enter a web
address to navigate websites
how to back up Internet security.
Examiner: What kind of technological developments have made the biggest impact on our
lives?
Faydene: In my lifetime it has to be the Internet of course but I also think wifi has made a
wireless networks at home and
public wifi hotspots mean we can go online access our mail
intranet and basically be connected wherever we are.

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Examiner: Do computers make it much easier to study?
he Internet .. you
canbookmark webpages
able to cut and paste
esk and a pen and
Definitions
to access websites/email: to locate

to back up files: to make a copy of files in case of a computer problem
to boot up: to start a computer
to bookmark a webpage: to mark a webpage for future reference
to browse websites: to look at websites
a computer buff: an expert computer user
to crash: to suddenly stop working
to cut and paste: to move text or images from one place in a document to another
place
a desktop PC d remains in situ on a desk
digital editing: to edit digital materials like audio or video files
download (podcasts): to save a copy of a file from the internet to your own device
to enter a web address: to type the address of a website into the address bar of
your browser
a gadget: a technological tool like a mobile phone or camera
to go online: to start using the Internet
high-spec (laptop): powerful computer with top quality components
Internet security: Internet safety
intranet: a network of connected computers within an organisation that is not
accessible by unauthorised visitors
to navigate a website: to find your way around a website
operating system: the software that tells the computer how to work
send an attachment: send an email with an accompanying file
social media: media used to interact with other people such as Facebook or Twitter
to surf the web: to look at a series of websites one after the other
a techie: somebody who has an interest in technology
to upgrade: to obtain a more powerful or feature-rich computer or piece of software

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video conferencing: to see and hear people from different locations using the
Internet
wireless hotspot: a public place where you can access the Internet
wireless network: a network where users can access the Internet without the use of
fixed cables
word processing; producing written texts on a computer

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IELTS Sports Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 4: Sport
We all have a relationship with sport: we might watch it, play it or try our best to avoid it.
sport in the IELTS Speaking exam.
phrases in bold
Examiner: Do you do any sports?

m going to take up exercise and try to get into
shape I should get a
personal trainer a fitness programme for me and make
me train hard
Examiner: How do you spend a typical weekend?

football fan and weekends always centre around a football match
support FC Utrecht and have a season ticket so I go to most of the home games and quite
a few of the away games too e new football
season
Examiner: Have you got any hobbies or interests?
do judo once a week and play tennis in the

to keep fit gised
Part 2-style task
Describe a place you like going to in your leisure time. You should say:
what this place is

when you go there
what you do there

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and say why you enjoy it there so much.
Maurice: local sports centre

in sports facilities
athletics
track and some football pitches play football
several indoor squash and tennis courts swimming
pool strong swimmer
i
about training to run the marathon go
jogging a couple of times a week so it would give me something to aim fo
Examiner: Should people be encouraged more to take up sport?

Alejandro: I think young people should be given the chance to discover which sport they
might lik
an athletics meeting
Examiner: Why do some people enjoy participating in sport more than others?
being out of condition

hey want to set records or get personal bests
activity?
strenuous exercise so things like circuit
training are definit a brisk walk
Definitions
an athletics meeting: an event where various athletics sports are held

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an athletics track: a running track
an away game: a football match played in the opposing teams stadium
a brisk walk: a fast walk
to do judo: (not go or play)
a football fan: someone who likes football
a fitness programme: a schedule of activities to keep fit
a football match: a game of football
a football pitch: the surface on which you play football (as opposed to a stadium,
which is the building)
a football season: a period in the year when football is played
to get into shape: to become fit
to go jogging: to run around the streets
a home game: a football match played in the teams own stadium
to keep fit: to stay in good physically condition
to be out of condition: to not be physically fit
a personal best: to achieve the best personal result so far in a sport
a personal trainer: a sports coach that helps you on a one-to-one basis
to play tennis/football: (not do or go)
to run the marathon: to run a distance of 42.195 Kilometres
a season ticket
the sporting year.
to set a record: to achieve the best result in a sport
a sports centre: a public building where people can do various sports
sports facilities: the equipment and services needed to do a sport
a squash/tennis/badminton court: the surface where you play these sports
strenuous exercise: exercise that needs a lot of physical effort
a strong swimmer: a good swimmer
a swimming pool: the place where you swim
to take up exercise: to start doing exercise
to train hard: to train with a lot of effort

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IELTS Food Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 5: Food
The topic of food often comes up in the IELTS Speaking exam. You might be asked
questions about what you like to eat, your favourite restaurants or about a popular dish in
your country.
phrases in bold
Examiner: Do you like to cook?

Mandy: Not really no ready meals and take-aways
home-cooked
food
Examiner: What time do you usually eat dinner?

Michelle: We have our main meal starving hungry
in fact I often grab a bite to eat
to spoil my appetite
Examiner: Are there any

a fussy eater eat like a horse
of sport and work up quite an appetite
Part 2-style task
Describe a restaurant that you like to use. You should say
where this restaurant is

what kind of food it serves
how often you go there
and say why you like eating there so much.

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Howard: restaurant just around the
pasta dishes and pizzas and I usually go there with my family for a slap-up meal if we have
someone if you wanted to wine and dine them a 3-course meal

a sweet tooth so I always look forward to
makes my mouth water
full up by the e
parents always foot the bill regularly
treat
Examiner: How can we encourage people to eat more healthily?

Anna: I think the best approach is to have processed
food to
eat a balanced diet
Examiner: Do you think people enjoy their food as much as they should?
a quick
snack dying of hunger
just bolt it down
Examiner: Do you think cooking is a pleasure or a chore for people who have busy lives?
follow a recipe
cooking is
tucking into
Definitions
to be full up: to eat to the point that you can no longer eat any more
to be starving hungry: an exaggerated way of saying you are very hungry
to bolt something down: to eat something very quickly
to be dying of hunger: an exaggerated way of saying you are hungry
to eat a balanced diet: to eat the correct types and amounts of food
to eat like a horse: to eat a lot

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to follow a recipe: to cook a meal using instructions
to foot the bill: to pay the bill
a fussy eater: somebody who has their own very high standards about what to eat
to grab a bite to eat: to eat s
to have a sweet tooth: to enjoy sugary food
home-cooked food: food cooked at home from individual ingredients
the main meal: the most important meal of the day, usually eaten in the evening
to make your mouth water: to make you feel very hungry for something
to play with your food: to push food around the plate to avoid eating it
processed food: commercially prepared food bought for convenience
a quick snack: to eat a small amount of food between meals
a ready meal:
a slap up meal: a large meal
to spoil your appetite
meal-time.
a take away: a cooked meal prepared in a restaurant and eaten at home
to tuck into: to eat something with pleasure
to wine and dine: to entertain someone by treating them to food and drink
to work up an appetite: to do physical work that leads to you becoming hungry

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IELTS Education Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 6: Education
about a class, a teacher or a school memory in Part 2 or give your opinions on education in
Part 3. Therefore, being able to call on a wide range of vocabulary to talk about education is
very important.
phrases in bold o check the meaning
Examiner: Are you studying English at a school?

an intensive course at a local private language school
I attend classes
Examiner: Would you say you are a good student?

meeting deadlines keeping up with my
studies learn things by heart which is useful when learning a
language
Examiner: When you were younger did you enjoy your time at school?
state school a
single-sex school
of friends and I never played truant li
Part 2-style task
Describe a time during your education that you really enjoyed. You should say:
when this period was

where you were
what you were studying at the time
and say why you were so happy.

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Caroline: out my time at university a mature student
a Bachelors Degree
people take a year out to work
my way through uni sitting exams at the end of each year was
a new experience for me as well but I really enjoyed higher education learning about a
subject I lo
graduation ceremonylast year in the local cathedral and I
g
of doing a Masters Degree distance learning as I
have a full-
Examiner: What qualities do you think a good teacher has?

Anna: They should be patient subject specialists and be able to explain
give feedback
Examiner: What are the advantages of studying on a distance learning course?

xible way of studying especially if you have a job tuition fees are
usually cheaper
people fall behind with their studies compared to face-to-face classes
Examiner: Do all children get equal opportunities in education?
to the top universities have studied at public schools

a school like that ly boarding schools as well
Definitions
to attend classes: to go to classes

bachelors degree: an undergraduate course which usually lasts 3-4 years
boarding school: a school where pupils live during term time
distance learning: a way of studying where tuition is carried out over the Internet or
by post
face-to-face classes: as opposed to distance learning the traditional way of studying
in a classroom with colleagues and a teacher

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to fall behind with your studies: to progress less quickly than others
to give feedback
a graduation ceremony: an event where a successful student receives his or her
academic degree
higher education: education, usually in a college or university, that is followed after
high school or secondary school
an intensive course: a course that offers lots of training in order to reach a goal in
as short a time as possible
to keep up with your studies: to not fall behind
to learn something by heart: to memorize it
a mature student: a student who is older than average and who has usually
returned to education after a period at work
masters degree: a period of study which often follows the completion of a bachelors
degree or is undertaken by someone regarded as capable of a higher-level academic
course
to meet a deadline: to finish a job or task in the time allowed or agreed
to play truant: to stay away from classes without permission
private language school: an independent school run as a business concern
public schools: exclusive independent schools in the UK
a single-sex school: a school where only boys or girls attend (as opposed to a
mixed-sex school)
to sit an exam: to take an exam
state school: a school paid for by public funds and available to the general public
subject specialist: a teacher who has a great deal of knowledge about the subject
they teach.
to take a year out: to spend a year working or travelling before starting university
tuition fees: the money paid for a course of study
to work your way through university: to have a paid job whilst studying to support
yourself financially

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IELTS Work Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 7: Work
ualifications for a job, or still trying to decide what
phrases in bold
Examiner: What do you do?

Sasha: I do a job-share
temporary work but one of the perks of the job is I get
Examiner: Do you have any career plans yet?

be my own boss
self employed would
be a challenge but the idea of doing a nine-to-five job
Examiner: What do you see yourself doing in 10 years time?

M a high-powered job
so something where I can work with my hands stuck
behind a desk doing something boring in a dead-end job
Part 2-style task
Describe your ideal job. You should say:
what this job is

whether you would need any qualifications
whether it would be easy to find work
and say why you would enjoy this job in particular.

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Max:
enjoy working with animals
probably need a degree to have any chance of being called for an interview and whether
there are manyfull-time jobs lot of parks rely on voluntary
work well-paid
job satisfaction
where you get stuck in a rut
animals I enjoy manual work a good team player working
conditions
Examiner: If there are a limited number of jobs available who should be given priority, young
people or older people with more experience?
Anna: Things are so different these days
often take early retirement or go onto part-time contracts and there were always
Examiner: What are some of the important things a candidate should find out before
accepting a job?
Ali: Well
course and then there are things like holiday entitlement maternity or paternity
leave sick
leave
Examiner: What are the advantages of having your own business rather than working for
someone else?
have veryheavy workloads er pressure to meet

deadlines running your own business
Definitions
to be called for an interview: to be invited to attend an interview

to be your own boss: to have your own business
a dead-end job: a job with no promotional opportunities

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to do a job-share: to share the weekly hours of work with another person
a good team player: somebody who can work well with other people
full-time: the number of hours that people usually work in a complete week
a heavy workload: to have a lot of work to do
a high-powered job: an important or powerful job
holiday entitlement: the number of days holiday allowed
job satisfaction: the feeling of enjoying a job
manual work: work that requires physical activity
maternity leave: time off work given to a woman about to have a baby
to meet a deadline: to finish a job by an agreed time
a nine-to-five job: a normal job that consists of an 8 hour day (approximately)
one of the perks of the job: an extra benefit you get from a job
part-time: working less than full-time
to run your own business
to be self-employed: see
sick leave: time allowed off work when sick
to be stuck behind a desk: to be unhappy in an office job
to be/get stuck in a rut: to be in a boring job that is hard to leave
to take early retirement: to retire early (retire: to reach an age when you are allowed
to stop working for a living)
temporary work: work done for a limited time only
voluntary work: to work without pay
to be well paid: to earn a good salary
working conditions: the hours, salary and other entitlements that comes with the
job
to work with your hands: to do manual work

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IELTS Health Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 8: Health
During the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked questions to do with health and fitness.
phrases in bold
Examiner:
as fit as a fiddle
goes down with a cold or is
under the weather I make a point of visiting him
Examiner: Do you do any sport?

Jon:
recently and pulled a muscle and had a few cuts and bruises on the mend and
Examiner:
Davide: have a toothache so it
usually means I have to have a filling or even have a tooth out
Part 2-style task
Describe a time when you were ill. You should say:
when this was

what your symptoms were
how long the illness lasted
and say how it affected your life at the time.
Pierre:
aches and pains or catch a cold
remember a few months ago I had to have time off work with a heavy cold
a blocked nose sore throat

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remember feeling poorly but I was over the worst of it after a few days and went back to
o feel
Examiner: What costs are involved when you are ill in your country?
Anya: prescription charges
go private of course and
then
Examiner: In
Alicia: runny nose
and in most cases they seem to make a speedy recovery phoned in sick
Examiner: Do women pay more attention to their health than men?

GP for a check-up
eems to have a very chesty cough but refuses to go to make an

appointment
Definitions
aches and pains: minor pains that continue over a period of time
to be a bit off colour: to feel a little ill
: (informal) to be very ill indeed
to be on the mend: to be recovering after an illness
to be over the worst: to have got through the most serious or uncomfortable stage
of an illlness
to be under the weather: (informal) to not feel well
a blocked nose: when the nose has excess fluid due to a cold
to catch a cold: to get a cold
a check-up: a physical examination by a doctor
a chesty cough: a cough caused by congestion around the lungs
cuts and bruises: minor injuries

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to feel poorly: to feel ill
as fit as a fiddle: to be very healthy
to go down with a cold: to become ill
to go private: to choose to be treated by commercial healthcare rather than by
services offered by the state
GP: General Practitioner (family doctor)
to have a filling: to have a tooth repaired
to have a tooth out: to have a tooth removed
a heavy cold: a bad cold
to make an appointment: to arrange a time to see the doctor
to make a speedy recovery: to recover quickly from an illness
to phone in sick ness
prescription charges: money the patient pays for medicine authorised by a doctor
to pull a muscle: to strain a muscle
a runny nose: a nose that has liquid coming out of it
a sore throat: inflammation that causes pain when swallowing

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IELTS Books and Films Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 9: Books and Films
IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the
understand.
Examiner: Do you like to read books?

n to be engrossed in
I regularly take out books from the library and usually read them from cover to cover in no
bedtime reading
Examiner: How often do you go to the cinema?

Jemma: U
town to catch the latest movie box-office hits
low-budget films sci-fi
great cinema I go to that has frequent showings
Examiner: Do you prefer reading books or watching films?

a big reader heavy-going
see a film special effects or the soundtrack
Part 2-style task
Describe a book you have read or a film you have seen. You should say:
what this book or film was

when you read or saw it
why you decided to see the film or read the book
and say if you enjoyed it and why.

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Pauline
came
highly recommended
school in The UK at the time and she said it would give me a picture of what life was like
a real
page-turner historical novel and the setting was a fictional town called
based on a town near where I was studying called
plot it tells the story of the
downfall of a man called Henchard the central character who lives during a period of great
like in the place I
Examiner: Is reading as pleasurable in digital format?

Alise: Personally I prefer reading a paperback or hardback a
classic e-book
e-reader
Examiner: Do you think bookshops will survive the digital revolution?

Thomas: I think so flicking through
got a good
review till love the experience of being
in a bookshop
Examiner: Statistics show that visits to the cinema are up despite the availability of DVDs
and online downloads. Why do you think this might be?
fers to see a
film when itgoes on general release on the big screen is more exciting
than watching the film an action movie
Definitions
an action movie: a film with fast moving scenes, often containing violence
to be engrossed in: to be completely focused on one thing
bedtime reading: something to read in bed before you go to sleep

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to be a big reader: someone who reads a lot
to be based on: to use as a modal
a box office hit: a financially successful film
to be heavy-going: difficult to read
a blockbuster: a film that is a big commercial success
to catch the latest movie: to see a film that has just come out
the central character: the main person in a film or book
a classic: of the highest quality
to come highly recommended: to be praised by another person
an e-book: a digital book

an e-reader: a device for reading e-books
to flick through: to look quickly through a book
to get a good/bad review: to receive positive or negative feedback
to go on general release: when a film can be seen by the general public
hardback
a historical novel: a story set in the past
a low budget film: a film made with a small amount of money
on the big screen: at the cinema
a page turner: a book that you want to keep reading
paperback
plot: the main events in a film or book
to read something from cover to cover: to read a book from the first page to the
last
sci-fi: science fiction
to see a film
the setting: where the action takes place
showings: performances of a film
soundtrack: the music that accompanies a film
special effects: the visuals or sounds that are added to a film which are difficult to
produce naturally
to take out (a book from the library): to borrow a book from the library
to tell the story of
to watch a film

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IELTS Accommodation Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 10: Accommodation
The examiner may ask you to talk about the place you live or would like to live in the exam.
phrases in bold
Examiner: Do you live in a house or an apartment?

Callum: Actually I live on campus single room in halls of residence t year
move into student digs
Examiner: Tell me about where you live.

Julia: I live with my parents in the suburbs of Madrid moved in in
fact we had a house-warming party
Examiner: What kind of accommodation do most people live in in your city?

Maria: In the city itself the majority of people live in apartment blocks
people seem to live in terraced houses with
lovely back gardens
Part 2-style task
Describe a house or an apartment you would like to live in. You should say
what kind of accommodation it would be

where it would be
who would live there with you
and say why you would enjoy living in this place.
Paolo:
bigdetached house with spacious rooms
actually myideal home would be a lot diffe
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I wanted or at least have lots of holidays and be able to take all my home comforts with me
a permanent address
to get on the
property ladder to put down a deposit on a house
dream home
Examiner: Is it better to own your own home or to rent?

Ana: rented accommodation
take out a mortgage but I
suppose theproperty market offers you an invest
most people prefer to own their own home
Examiner: What options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your
country?
Toni: first-time buyers
hard to get so most people live with their parents or in rented accommodation
pay rent in advance
fully furnished you have the expense of buying f
Examiner: What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves?
Suki: I suppose it starts with house-hunting
enjoydoing up an old property ease of life
home comforts
Definitions
(all the) mod cons: technology at home that makes jobs easier such as a washing
machine, dishwasher etc.
apartment block: a large building made up of smaller units of apartments
back garden: a garden at the rear of the house
detached house: a house that is not physically connected to another property
to do up a property: to repair an old building
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first-time buyer: someone buying a property for the first time, especially when taking
out a loan (mortgage)
fully-furnished: a rented property with all furniture included
to get on the property ladder: to buy a property with the aim of buying another
bigger or more expensive one later in life
hall of residence: a college or university building where students live
home comforts: things that make a home feel comfortable to live in
house-hunting: looking for a property to live in
house-warming party: a party to celebrate moving into a new home
ideal home: a perfect home
to live on campus: to live on the university or college grounds
mobile home: a home that can be moved by a vehicle or one that has its own engine
to move into: to begin to live in a property
to own your own home: to have bought the property you live in
to pay rent in advance: weekly or monthly rent paid at the beginning of the week or
month
permanent address: a fixed address
property market: the buying and selling of land or buildings
to put down a deposit: to pay an amount of money as the first in a series of future
payments
rented accommodation: property owned by someone else and for which a person
pays a fixed amount to live in
single room: a room for one person
spacious room: a large room
student digs: student accommodation
the suburbs: a residential area on the edge of towns or cities
to take out a mortgage: to borrow a large amount of money, paid back over several
years, in order to buy a house
terraced house: a house connected on both sides by other properties

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IELTS Clothes & Fashion Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 11: Clothes and Fashion
The examiner may ask you to talk about the clothes you like to wear or your attitude towards
fashion. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to
the phrases in bold
Examiner: Do you enjoy buying clothes?

Pedro: a slave to fashion
always have to buy that must-have
wearing something old fashioned
Examiner: What kind of clothes do you like to wear?

Marco: I prefer casual clothes getting dressed up for special occasions
to look good in
fashion icon
Examiner: Are there many clothes shops where you live?

Sylvia:
of really nice shops that sell vintage clothes classic style that never
really go out of fashion
Part 2-style task
Describe someone you know who dresses well. You should say
who they are

how you know them
what kind of clothes they wear
and say why you like the way they dress.
Tomoko:
going to wear when our

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well dressed and takes a lot of pride in her
appearance smart clothes
school dressed to kill ly suits her
she has a great sense of style
off the peg
in designer labels o concerned about keeping
up with the latest fashion timeless
Examiner: What factors do you think affect the clothes we choose to wear?
Maki:
to dress for the occasion
on trend
Examiner: What kind of things determine what is in fashion and what we should be wearing?
Martin: I suppose the big fashion houses and fashion shows must have an effect but the
clothes you see on the catwalk
suppose it will be things like what singers are wearing in videos or models are wearing in
Examiner: Is it possible to look good without spending lots of money on clothes?

Corinna: having an eye for
knowing how to mix and match
etimes for youngsters even hand-
me-downs
Definitions
to be on trend: to be very fashionable

casual clothes: not formal
classic style: a simple, traditional style that is always fashionable
designer label: a well-known company that makes (often expensive) clothing
dressed to kill: wearing clothes that attract admirers
to dress for the occasion: to wear clothes suitable for a particular event
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fashion house: a company that sells (usually expensive) new styles in clothes
fashion icon: a person who is famous for their sense of fashion
fashion show: an event where modals show off the latest in fashion designs
to get dressed up: to put on nice clothes, often to go out somewhere special
to go out of fashion: to not be in fashion any more
hand-me-downs: clothes that are passed down from older brothers or sisters to their
younger siblings
to have an eye for (fashion): to be a good judge of
to have a sense of style: the ability to wear clothes that look stylish
the height of fashion: very fashionable
to keep up with the latest fashion: to wear the latest fashions
to look good in: to wear something that suits you
to mix and match
outfit
must-have: something that is highly fashionable and therefore in demand
off the peg: clothing that is ready made
old fashioned: not in fashion any more
on the catwalk: the stage that modals walk along to show off the latest fashions
a slave to fashion: someone who always feel the need to wear the latest fashions
smart clothes: the kind of clothes worn for a formal event
to suit someone: to look good on someone
: to pay attention to how one looks
timeless
vintage clothes: clothes from an earlier period
well-dressed: to be dressed attractively

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IELTS Personality Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 12: Personality
During t
character. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to
the phrases in bold the
Examiner: How would you describe yourself?

Paula: Everyone tells me I take after laid-back good
company
Examiner: In which ways are you similar to your friends?

Manuel: I seem to be attracted to introverts painfully shy but most
of my friends are a little reserved
Examiner: Are you similar or different to your brother(s)/sister(s)?

Mira: fun-loving and tend to be a
bitextroverted the life and soul of the party
Part 2-style task
Describe a teacher you once had who you enjoyed being taught by. You should say
who this person was

when they were your teacher
which subject they taught you
and describe what it was about their character that you liked.
Carolina:
few years ago now and she was my teacher at a time when I was getting a little bored with
lost her temper
she was very calm and easy-going broad-minded
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sense of humour
laugh at our jokes as well as bend over
backwards put us first and often stayed around at
respected within her field but you would never know as she was the type that hid her light
under a bushel self-effacing
Examiner: Which personal qualities do you think we most want to pass on to our children?
Martin: I certainly would want my children to be self-confident and self-assured
believe that people who feel good about themselves are in a good position to face what life
be self-centred
Examiner: Which characteristics do you think are the least appealing in a person?
Marianne: narrow-minded
when someone is open to
two-faced
Examiner: Which personality types do you think are less likely to suffer from stress or
anxiety?
Sol: Probably people who are thick-skinned
fair-minded
be quick-tempered
Definitions
to be the life and soul of the party: a fun person, someone who is the centre of
activity
to bend over backwards: to try very hard to help someone
broad-minded: prepared to accept other views or behaviours
easy-going: relaxed and not easily worried about anything
extrovert: an energetic person who likes the company of others
fair-minded: to treat people equally
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good company: enjoyable to socialise with
good sense of humour: the ability to understand what is funny
introvert: someone who is shy
laid-back -
: to suddenly become angry
narrow minded -
painfully shy: very shy
to put others first: to think of others before yourself
quick-tempered: to become angry quickly
reserved: shy
self-assured: confident
self-centred: thinks only of oneself
self-confident
self-effacing: to not try to get the attention of others (especially in terms of hiding
to take after: to be like (often another member of the family)

thick-skinned: not easily affected by criticism
trustworthy: can be trusted
two-faced: not honest or sincere. Will say one thing to someone to their face and
another when they are not present.

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IELTS Business Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 13: Business
During the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked to talk about the subject of business.
This might involve describing a business you know well or talking about your own ambitions.
phrases in bold. Us
Examiner: Do you work or are you a student?

Hati: I run my own business set
up the business working for myself
Examiner: What is your ideal job?

Kaori: to go it alone and
be self-employed
process ofdrawing up a business plan
Examiner: Is your town a nice place to live?

Monique: a busy
centre but lots of shops have gone bust to make a profit when
such cut-throat competition
Part 2-style task
Describe a business you know that you admire. You should say
what this business is

what the business sells
how long you have known about the business
and say why you like it so much.
Magda:
something niche business that runs courses in how to

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went into
business with a local community shop and sells a lot of the bread and cakes they make in
the
lifestyle
business to take on employees or expand into new areas
earning a living
has a web presence
ial media to raise
the company profile running the business
to balance the books and the cash flow is healthy
Examiner: Why do some people decide to set up their own business?

Marion: of believing in a
launching
products winning contracts sales figures improving must be
Examiner: What are some of the dangers involved in starting a business?

Hiro:
to do market research
this you could go under ing
the same thing so you could end up facing stiff competition
Examiner: What are some of things you have to do when running your own business that
might not appeal to everyone?
Katy: taking out a business loan w suit me at
cold calling to try and drum up business
laying people off
Definitions
to balance the books: to not spend more money than you are earning
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to cold call: to make a sales call to someone without asking them for permission first
cut throat competition: when one company lowers its prices, forcing other
companies to do the same, sometimes to a point where business becomes
unprofitable
to do market research: to do research into what potential customers would or
to draw up a business plan: to write a plan for a new business

to drum up business: to try to get customers
to earn a living: to earn money
to go bust: when a business is forced to close because it is unsuccessful
cash flow: the money coming in and going out of a business
to go into business with: to join another person to start or expand a business
to go it alone: to start your own business
to go under
to have a web presence: to have a website or social media profile that showcases
your business
to launch a product: to start selling and promoting a new product
to lay someone off
lifestyle business: a business that is set up to bring in a sufficient income and no
more
to make a profit: to earn more money than it costs to run the business
niche business: a business that serves a small, particular market
to raise a company profile: to make more people aware of a business
to run your own business: to have a business of your own
sales figures: a report of the income a company generates through sales of
products or services
to set up a business: to start a business
stiff competition: strong competition from other companies in the same area of work
to take on employees: to employ people
to take out a loan: to borrow money
to win a contract: when a business gets legally-binding work with an individual or
company
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IELTS Physical Appearance Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 14: Physical Appearance
During the IELTS Speaking exam you may want to talk about what people look like. This
might involve describing their physical appearance or the type of clothes they like to wear.
phrases in bold
Examiner: Do you look like any other people in your family?

Carlo: cropped hair and has
quite a pointed face fair-skinned
Examiner: Tell me about your family.

Andrea: s getting on a bit in his 60s looks very young for his
age well-built
Examiner: What does your best friend look like?

Mandy: shoulder-length hair fair hair
a slim figure and is medium height
Part 2-style task
Describe a person whose appearance you like. You should say
who this person is

what their relationship is to you
what they look like
and say what it is about their appearance you like.
Monique:
s middle-aged but has a very youthful appearance
little overweight round face framed
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s never a hair out of place bears a striking resemblance
to wears glasses and always
she wears clothes that are right for her age and manages to look glamorous without it
Examiner: Is it important to dress well whenever we go out?

Mark: get done up just to go to the
looking scruffy with disheveled
hair getting dressed up to the nines
Examiner: Do people worry too much about their appearance as they get older?
Mira: go
grey eventually and get hard of hearing to lose our figure
to grow old gracefully and not
worry too much about how we lo
Examiner: Is attractiveness a quality worthwhile aiming for?
appearance
aregood looking with a slender figure with perfect make up
Definitions
to bear a striking resemblance: to look very similar to

cropped hair: very short hair
disheveled hair: untidy hair
to dress up to the nines: to dress very smartly or glamorously
fair hair: light-coloured hair
to be fair-skinned: light skinned
to get done up: to dress smartly
to be getting on a bit: to be getting old
to go grey: to have hair that is turning grey
to be good looking: to be attractive
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to be hard of hearing: to find it difficult to hear
in his/her 30s/40s: to be 20/30 something
scruffy: dressed untidily
to look young for your age: to look younger than you are
: to have a figure that has lost its toned shape
complexion: natural skin colour and texture
make up: cosmetics
medium height: average height
middle-aged: approximately between 45-65
to never have a hair out of place: perfectly styled hair
to be overweight: to weigh more than is regarded as healthy
pointed face: the opposite of a round face
shoulder-length hair: hair that comes down to the shoulders and no further
slender figure: a figue that is tall and slim
slim figure: attractively thin
thick hair: a lot of hair
to wear glasses: to use spectacles
to be well-built: to be muscular
to be well-turned out: to look smart
youthful appearance: to look young

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IELTS Town and City Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 15: Town and City
In the IELTS Speaking exam you may be called upon to showcase your vocabulary to
describe towns and cities. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and
pay attention to the phrases in bold.
Examiner: What is it like where you live?

Christiane: I live in a residential area of a busy town in the south of Spai
public transport shopping centre
Examiner: Do you like living in the city?

Andrea: lively bars and
restaurants within wa
Examiner: Do you get many tourists visiting your area?

Mandy: inner-city and the area is a little run down
basically a lot of high-rise flats and many of the shops are boarded up
interest tourists really
Part 2-style task
Describe an interesting town or city in your country that visitors might enjoy. You should say
what the place is called

where the place is
what the facilities are like
and say why visitors might enjoy going there.
Monique:
ld call a sprawling city
that as we have a fantastic public transport system to get around

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various districts all with t upmarket shops in the centre
chain stores
fashionable
boutiques and tourist attractions
public spaces
the city centre and on the outskirts of Barcelona where people relax with their friends and
fa pavement cafes
historical places of interest
Examiner: What are the advantages of living in a city or big town?

Carrie: aving access to local facilities
largershopping malls -off you can afford to live in the
suburbsaway from the busy traffic
Examiner: In your experience are city centres usually attractive places?

Mary:
office blocks multi-story car parks poor
housing
Examiner: What are some of the challenges facing towns and cities?
Penny: I suppose traffic congestion out-of-town
supermarkets and retail parks mean lots of town centre shops are closing down
shortage of good quality hous
Definitions
boarded up shops: shops that are no longer doing business

chain stores: well-known brands with shops in multiple cities
to close down: to stop doing business
fashionable boutiques: fashionable clothes shops
to get around: to travel around
high-rise flats: multi-story apartments
inner-city: the central part of a city where people live and where condidions are often
poor
in the suburbs: the outer area of large towns and cities where people live
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local facilities: local buildings or services serving the public
multi-story car parks: car parks on several floors
office block: a large building that contains offices
out of town shopping centre/retail park: large shopping centres outside of the
town or city
pavement cafe: cafes with tables outside on the pavement
places of interest: buildings that have a particular interest for visitors
poor housing: housing that is not in good condition
public spaces: areas in a town or city that are open to the public
public transport system: public vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at
regular times on fixed routes
residential area: an area where people live
run down: old and of a poor standard
shopping centre: an area consisting of multiple shops
shopping malls: large indoor shopping centres
sprawling city: a city that has grown over time and which covers a wide area
tourist attraction: a place of interest to tourists
traffic congestion: heavy traffic making it difficult to move around a town or city
upmarket shops: expensive fashionable shops

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IELTS Music Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 16: Music
In the IELTS Speaking exam you may be asked questions about the music you listen to or
instruments you play. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay
attention to the phrases in bold age to
Examiner: What kind of music do you listen to?

classical music
taste in music is com
favourite rock bands
Examiner: Do you play any instruments?

taken up a musical instrument
tone deaf
Examiner: Have you got any hobbies or interests?

live music music festivals live
performance
p
Part 2-style task
Describe a song you like to listen to. You should say
what the piece of music is called

how long you have liked it
when you like to listen to it
and say why you like it so much.
Millie:
Swedish pop group
they had a huge following but I think now people have realised what wonderful songs they
e piece of music in particular

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a massive hit
slow number catchy tune
sing along to easily
sing-song
Examiner: Is the Internet a good or bad thing for the music industry?
musical talent or particular bands but
and download tracks for free I think it is costing the industry a lot of
money
Examiner: Should music be treated as seriously as subjects like maths or sciences at

school?
ean making
children read music
to play things by ear
Examiner: Where do people usually enjoy listening to music?

background music when they are doing something
goes on tour
Definitions
adoring fans: people who love a particular band or singer

background music: music that is played while something else is happening
a catchy tune: a song that is easy to remember and makes you want to sing it
classical music: music that is regarded as part of a long, formal tradition
to download tracks: to obtain music from the Internet

to have a great voice: to sing well
to go on tour: to go on a planned series of performances around a region or country
a huge following: a large number of fans
live music: music that is listened to while it is performed (not recorded)
live performance: (see live music)
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a music festival: music performances at a venue often over several days
musical talent: skilled at music
to be/sing out of tune: to not be in harmony/to sing the wrong notes
a piece of music: an item of music
to play by ear: to play without reading the musical notes
a pop group: a small group of people who play or sing pop music together
to read music: to understand and follow written musical notes
a rock band: a group of musicians that play rock music
to sing along to: to join in singing
a sing-song: to sing informally, often with other people
a slow number: a song with a slow tempo
to take up a musical instrument: to begin learning a musical instrument
taste in music: the music someone likes
to be tone deaf: to be unable to distinguish the different notes in music

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IELTS Weather Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 17: Weather
following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold.
Examiner:
changeable e have periods of time with clear blue skies then all
torrential rain.
Examiner: Which months have the best weather in your country?
October heatwaves
freezing cold during these months and we still get lots of sunny spells.
Examiner: Does it bother you much when it rains?

get caught in the rain and I get drenched
gardener so a drop of rain is good for my plants.
Part 2-style task
Describe a time when you experienced extreme weather conditions. You should say
when this was

where you were
what the weather was like
and say how you felt about the experience.
not a cloud in the sky

sudden there wasa change in the weather ere in town walking around the shops
when it started to pour down heavy rain

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flash flood
the middle of a tropical storm weather
forecast
to clear up the sun came out and
slowly the water level went
have a very mild climate

me.
Examiner: Do you think the weather affects how people feel?

cold spell but I think the winter
often a thick fogevery morning and we sometimes get bitterly cold
see the town covered in a blanket of snow.
Examiner: Do you think the weather is changing due to global warming?
mild winters
sometimesbelow freezing and then during the summer it can
get boiling hot with a lot of older people even suffering from heatstroke.
Examiner: In which ways are weather forecasts useful?
dress up warm long-

range forecast
events need to know as well in case things get rained off.
Definitions
to be below freezing: below zero degrees Celsius

bitterly cold: very cold and unpleasant
a blanket of snow: a complete covering of snow
boiling hot: very hot (informal)
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a change in the weather: when weather conditions change
clear blue skies: a sky without clouds
to clear up: when clouds or rain disappear
to come out (the sun): when the sun appears out of a cloudy sky
a cold spell: a short period of cold weather
to dress up warm: to wear warm clothes to protect yourself against wintry conditions
a drop of rain: a little bit of rain
a flash flood: a sudden and severe flood
freezing cold: very cold (informal)
to get caught in the rain: to be outside when it rains unexpectedly
to get drenched: to get very wet
heatstroke: a serious condition caused by being too long in hot weather
a heatwave: a period of very hot weather
heavy rain: intense rainfall
long-range forecast: the weather forecast for several days or weeks ahead
mild climate: a climate without extreme weather conditions
mild winter
not a cloud in the sky
to pour down: to rain heavily
to be rained off: to be cancelled or postponed due to poor weather
sunny spells: short periods of sunny weather
thick fog: a dense fog that makes visibility very poor
torrential rain
tropical storm: a storm typical of ones that you find in tropical climates
weather forecast: a TV/radio programme or section in a newspaper/magazine which
predicts weather conditions

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IELTS Shopping Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 18: Shopping
possible the examiner may ask you questions about your shopping habits in the IELTS
Speaking exam. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay
attention to the phrases in bold to
Examiner: Do you often go shopping for personal items?

Maxine: When I can afford it yes is in the city centre and I do a lot of window
shopping on a tight budget so I have to be careful with
money
Examiner: Are there many shops where you live?

local shops nearby and a few independent stores but none of the
big high street names
Examiner: Do you enjoy shopping?

snap
up a bargain I also get annoyed when shop assistants try
to give me the hard sell when all I want to do is look around
Part 2-style task
Describe a time when you bought something for someone. You should say
when this was

what is was you bought
who you bought it for
and say how you felt about buying it for them.
Coleen: to tell you about the

bought a computer for our daughter
advertising campaign for
the latest Apple Macbook and our daughter was very

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they were value for money
we tried to shop around to see if we could pick up a bargain
the summer sales and wherever you went prices were being slashed on big
brand names to pay the
full price
Apple carrier bag but it was lovely to see her so excited and thecustomer
service so it was
Examiner: Do you think we will stop using paper money in the future?
Louisa to pay in cash
to get into debt and run up a
credit card bill when this happens.
Examiner: How do companies encourage the consumer to spend their money?
people are encouraged to shop until they drop and buy the latest must-have products
then there are things like loyalty cards to get
Examiner: What do you think shops need to do to create a positive shopping experience?
Tania: The main thing for me is not being pressurised to buy
assistants are probably on commission looking for clothes for example I like to
to try something on
Definitions
advertising campaign: a series of advertisements to persuade people to buy

something
big brand names: large well-known companies or product names
to be careful with money: to not over-spend
carrier bag: bags (usually plastic) supplied by shops
customer service: the degree to which customers are treated well

to get into debt: to owe money
to give someone the hard sell: to put pressure on someone to buy something
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independent stores: small shops independent of large companies
local shops: community shops
loyalty card: a card issued by a shop to allow customers to save money on the basis
of what they spend
must-have product: a product that is very popular that a lot of people want to have
to be on a tight budget: to have a limited amount of money to spend
to be on commission: to pay someone in relation to the amount they sell
a pay in cash: to pay for something using coins or paper money
to pay the full price: to pay the full amount for something
to pick up a bargain: to buy something much cheaper than the normal price
to run up a credit card bill: to owe money on a credit card
to shop around: to try different shops to find the best deal
shop assistant: the person who serves customers
to shop until you drop: to do a lot of shopping
to slash prices: to reduce prices a great deal
to snap up a bargain: to buy something quickly that is being sold cheaply
summer sales: a period in the year when things are sold cheaply
to try something on: to see if an item of clothing fits or is suitable
to be value for money: to be worth the cost
window shopping: to visit a store to look at items without the intention of buying
anything

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IELTS Environment Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 19: Environment
You may be asked questions about the environment or environmental problems in your
country. Read the following IELTS-style questions and answers below and pay attention to
the phrases in bold o check the
Examiner: Are there any environmental problems in your country?

pollution levels in some of our big cities
exhaust fumes from cars and lorries are definitely one reason for the problem but we
also have a lot ofheavy industry in some areas and this also results in poor air quality
Examiner: Do you take an interest in nature?

get back to nature very
often the natural world and I like
watching documentaries showing wild animals in their natural habitat
Examiner: Do you or your family take steps to help the environment?

Mira: My parents have always tried to make us aware of our impact on the
environment energy conservation
buy environmentally friendlyproducts if they have the chance
Part 2-style task
Describe an environmental problem that has been in the news. You should say
when this was

where the event happened
what actually took place
and say how you felt about this problem.
Martin: Well there are so many issues I could think of

natural disasters like earthquakes and floods seem to be in the news almost every year
under threat

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at various animals that could
actually become extinct in different
listed as endangered species what made it really depressing was they were
loss of habitat either because
people because of hunting
and poaching future generations being robbed of the chance to see
creatures like these in their natural environment lots of
organisations that focus on wildlife conservation
pressure on those in power to do something to stop creatures like thesedying out
Examiner: What do you think is the main danger the world faces in terms of the
environment?
Spencer: climate change flash floods and
global warming is the biggest issue.
Examiner: What examples are there of how we damage the natural world?
factories that empty toxic waste into rivers
oil spills the way we destroy vast areas of
land and rain forests in search of fossil fuels
Examiner: In which ways do we respond well to environmental problems?

there are various worldwide agencies that are always the
first on the scene with humanitarian aid after natural and man-made disasters
the other hand we have environmental pressure groups that are constantly raising
Definitions
air quality: the cleanliness of the air we breathe

to become extinct: to no longer exist
to be under threat: to be in danger of becoming extinct
climate change: the change in worldwide weather patterns
to die out:

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endangered species: categories of animals or plants that are in danger of becoming
extinct
energy conservation: the careful management of energy resources to ensure they
last as long as possible
environmentally friendly: behaviour and products that do not harm the environment
exhaust fumes: the toxic gases given off by vehicles powered by petrol
flash floods: floods that happen quickly
fossil fuels: energy resources like gas and oil that are produced deep below the
ground over millions of years
future generations: the people who live after us
to get back to nature: to live a life that is closer to nature
global warming: the increasing temperature of the world brought about by gases
such as carbon dioxide
heavy industry: the manufacture of heavy articles and materials in large numbers
humanitarian aid: the act of showing support to people struggling to survive
impact on: the effect on
loss of habitat: the decline in areas of land where animals and plants would
normally exist
man-made disaster: widespread damage or loss of life brought about by the action
of humans
natural disaster: an event such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane which causes
widespread damage or loss of life
natural environment: the place where animals and plants would normally be found
in nature
the natural world: the world of nature
oil spill: waste usually deposited in the seas and oceans after an accident at sea
poaching: to hunt and kill wild animals illegally
pollution levels: the amount of toxic waste
pressure group: a group of people who try to raise awareness of issues and try to
affect the views and actions of people and organisations
toxic waste: poisonous, unwanted rubbish often produced by industrial processes
wildlife conservation: to protect animals and plants and their habitats

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IELTS Advertising Vocabulary
Topic Vocabulary >> Lesson 20: Advertising
You may be asked questions about advertising in your country. Read the following IELTS-
style questions and answers below and pay attention to the phrases in bold. Use the
understand.
adverts?
commercial channels and show adverts
product placement going
operas where they place an item just behind the actors.
Examiner: Do you enjoy watching adverts on TV?

Karin: commercial breaks
prime time viewing they seem to squeeze even more ads in than usual
celebrity endorsements
Examiner: What are the best ways for ordinary people to advertise something they want to
sell in your country?
Marianne: The simplest way is to place an advert in something like the classified
ads
eBay where you canbuy and sell things online.
Part 2-style task
Describe an advert you once saw that was very effective. You should say
where this advert appeared

when you saw it
what it was advertising
and say why you thought it was so effective.

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Max: tware to create
mailing list
to a press release
ase there was a link to
the sales page
s are like the online equivalent

of word of mouth
bottom of the page there was a great big call to action
totally persuaded and ended up making a purchase
had a need and the software had obviously turned out to be just what they were looking for
brand
awareness at all
mass media on TV
advertising agency
managed to create a great deal of brand loyalty
really effective.
Examiner: What is it that makes an advert effective?

Spencer: when a company launches a product they have to consider the Internet
on social media
video thatgoes viral is probably the most effective type of advert you could make.
Examiner: What are the advantages to companies of advertising on the Internet rather than
TV?
Stelios: target audience much more
niche product
tight advertising budget on particular sites that the people you want to
reach visit
Examiner: What things do advertising companies do that might give it a bad name?
Raol: For me the most irritating is cold calling we must get two or three of these every
junk mail that gets posted through the

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spam emails
to annoy people.
Definitions
advertising agency: a company that creates adverts for other companies

advertising budget: the amount of money a company decides to spend on
advertising
brand awareness: how well people know a particular brand
brand loyalty: the degree to which people continue to buy from the same brand
or company
buy and sell: often used to refer to the buying and selling of items between
individuals
call to action: something that encourages someone to take a particular action, such
as making a purchase or clicking a link on a website
celebrity endorsement: to have a well-known person promote a product
classified ads: small advertisements often put in a newspaper or magazine by
individuals
to cold call: to call someone with the aim of selling something without them asking
you to do so
commercial break: the short period during TV programmes when advertisements
are shown
commercial channel: TV channels that make money from showing advertisements
to go viral: to quickly become extremely popular on the Internet through social
media
junk mail: unwanted promotional leaflets and letters
to launch a product: to introduce a new product
mailing list: a list of names and contact details used by a company to send
information and advertisements
mass media: large media outlets like TV, newspapers and magazines
niche product: a product that is aimed at a distinct group of people
to place an advert: to put an advert somewhere
press release: something written by a company for newspapers and magazines and
websites to share and publish

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prime time: the time during the viewing schedule when most people watch TV or
listen to a broadcast
product placement: to advertise a product by using it as a prop in a TV show or film
sales page: a page specifically used to promote a product or service
to show adverts: to display adverts on TV
social media: websites that enable users to create and share content or to
participate in social networking.
spam email: unwanted, promotional email
target audience: the people a company want to sell their product or service to
word of mouth: recommendations made by individuals to other individuals about a
product of service

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IELTS Holiday Vocabulary .................................................................................................... 2

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IELTS Holiday vocabulary

Part 1-style questions

Examiner: What kind of holiday do you like?

Examiner: Do you have many tourists in your country?

Part 2-style task

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when you went to this place

and say why you liked it so much.

Sally: A few years ago I went on a long weekend

Part 3-style questions

cheap charter-flights or all-in packages to somewhere near or to a far-off destination.

Examiner: How do people tend to choose a destination?

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IELTS Relationships vocabulary

Part 1-style questions

Examiner: Do you see your friends very often?

Examiner: What do you like about your close friends?

Examiner: Have you known each other long?

Part 2-style task

who this person is

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got to know each other at University

Part 3-style questions

Examiner: Do you think marriage is still as important as ever?

have their ups and downs

Examiner: What do you think is the ideal time to get married?

drift apart from your friends when you fall in love

to break up: to end a romantic relationship

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IELTS Technology vocabulary

Part 1-style questions

Examiner: Do you enjoy using technology?

Examiner: Do you use the Internet for your studies?

Examiner: Do you have your own computer?

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what the technology is

send attachments how to access

I probably waste a lot of time surfing the web

Part 3-style questions

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to access websites/email: to locate

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sport in the IELTS Speaking exam.

Part 1-style questions

Examiner: Do you do any sports?

Examiner: How do you spend a typical weekend?

Examiner: Have you got any hobbies or interests?

do judo once a week and play tennis in the

Part 2-style task

what this place is

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Maurice: local sports centre

Part 3-style questions

Examiner: Should people be encouraged more to take up sport?