IELTS Vocabulary Builder
Learn the words that get you to Band 7+ — with pronunciation, example sentences, collocations, and common mistakes to avoid.
12 topics · 102+ words · counts toward your band
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Education
Academic vocabulary for discussing education systems, learning methods, and educational policy.
Technology
Vocabulary for discussing digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and technological impact on society.
Environment
Vocabulary for discussing climate change, sustainability, pollution, and environmental policy.
Health
Vocabulary for discussing public health, healthcare systems, wellbeing, and medical issues.
Society
Vocabulary for discussing social structures, inequality, demographics, and community issues.
Crime
Vocabulary for discussing crime, law enforcement, justice systems, and criminal behaviour.
Government
Vocabulary for discussing governance, politics, public policy, and democratic systems.
Media
Vocabulary for discussing mass media, journalism, advertising, and the influence of media on society.
Culture
Vocabulary for discussing cultural identity, traditions, heritage, and cross-cultural exchange.
Science
Vocabulary for discussing scientific research, experimentation, ethics, and technological advancement.
Work
Vocabulary for discussing employment, workplace dynamics, career development, and labour markets.
Globalization
Vocabulary for discussing international trade, cross-border exchange, cultural interconnection, and global economics.
Why Vocabulary Matters for IELTS
Lexical Resource is one of the 4 criteria in both IELTS Writing and Speaking. To score Band 7+, you need to use less common vocabulary naturally, collocations accurately, and show awareness of style and register. Generic words like “good”, “bad”, and “very” hold your score back.