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IELTS Vocabulary Course: Essential Words for IELTS (Free)

Essential IELTS words, a few at a time: each lesson explains a set of words with meanings, example sentences and a quick quiz, including the words for describing change and the environment.
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  • Taught in English
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Lessons

  1. 1. IELTS Vocabulary Course | Essential Words For IELTS

    16 min

  2. 2. IELTS Vocabulary Course | Essential Words for IELTS Part 2

    14 min

  3. 3. IELTS Vocabulary Course | Changes Word Part-2

    17 min

  4. 4. IELTS Vocabulary Course | Essential Words for IELTS | Topic Environment

    38 min

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Frequently asked questions

Is this IELTS vocabulary course free?+

Yes. Every lesson is free to watch, here or on YouTube, with no sign-up. A free BandLadder account adds timed practice with a band score.

How should I learn the words?+

Watch a lesson, write your own sentence for each word, then use the words when you practise speaking and writing. Words you use are the words you remember.

Does vocabulary affect my IELTS band?+

Yes. Lexical resource is a quarter of the Writing and Speaking marks: examiners look for a range of words, used accurately and naturally.

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