IELTS Vocabulary Lists


Improve your lexical resource score by learning essential IELTS vocabulary. Explore general high-frequency lists, topic-specific words, phrasal verbs, and idioms.

Vocabulary Categories

Academic Word List (AWL)

Contains high-frequency words commonly found in academic texts, essential for Reading and Writing Task 2.

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Topic-Specific Vocabulary

Lists related to common IELTS themes like environment, technology, education, health, society, etc.

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Common Phrasal Verbs

Learn frequently used phrasal verbs (verb + preposition/adverb) to enhance fluency, especially in Speaking.

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Useful Idioms

A selection of common idioms that can be used appropriately (use with caution!) in the Speaking test for a higher score.

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Writing Task 1 (Academic) Vocabulary

Words and phrases for describing trends, graphs, charts, processes, and maps.

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Writing Task 1 (General Training) Vocabulary

Useful language for writing letters (formal, semi-formal, informal), including opening/closing phrases and common functions.

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