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It has 12 chapters, from “The Academic Word List (AWL) Foundation” to “Mini-Tasks, Practice Exercises & Your Action Plan”, all listed below. In between: “Power Synonyms & Antonyms”, “Topic Vocabulary: Environment & Nature” and “Topic Vocabulary: Education, Crime, Business, Technology & Media”.
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BandLadderIELTSIELTS Vocabulary Guide: 1000+ Words, Phrases & Collocations
Master IELTS, PTE & TOEFL Vocabulary with Academic Words, Synonyms, Phrasal Verbs & Memory Strategies.
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12 chapters
Contents
- 1The Academic Word List (AWL) Foundation
- 2Power Synonyms & Antonyms
- 3Topic Vocabulary: Environment & Nature
- 4Topic Vocabulary: Education, Crime, Business, Technology & Media
- 5Topic Vocabulary: Health, Society, Government & Travel
- 6Essential Collocations (200+)
- 7Phrasal Verbs for Speaking & Writing
- 8Linking Words & Transitions
- 9Word Families & Paraphrasing Mastery
- 10Pronunciation, Examiner Tips & Memory Strategies
- 11Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
- 12Mini-Tasks, Practice Exercises & Your Action Plan
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Is it for IELTS Academic or General Training?+
Both versions of the test: it covers what they share and says where they differ.
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