Do you need a band score of 7.0 or above on the IELTS test? Then this course is for you.
Essential Words for IELTS is a collection of video presentations, worksheets and quizzes created for students preparing to take the IELTS test. By working through the materials, you will master the vocabulary needed to get a high IELTS score.
Do you need a band score of 7.0 or above on the IELTS test? Then this course is for you.
Essential Words for IELTS is a collection of video presentations, worksheets and quizzes created for students preparing to take the IELTS test. By working through the materials, you will master the vocabulary needed to get a high IELTS score.
learn word meanings
hear how to clearly pronounce each word
see how each word is used in example sentences
learn how to use the word like a native through common collocations (words that frequently go together)
discover the different forms and derivatives of each word
get to know synonyms of each word - vital for success on the IELTS reading and listening tests
revise using a PDF version of each video
build your own vocabulary booklet using the printable vocabulary record that comes with each video
test yourself using multiple choice quizzes
Together, this information will help you develop a deep knowledge of each word.
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The Vocabulary
In total, the course contains almost 400 words that will help you get the band score you need on the IELTS test. These words have been carefully selected from the
Each video presentation contains 7 words, the ideal number of words to learn in one go.
Who is this course for?
This course is for English language learners who are preparing to take or retake the IELTS test and need a band score of 7.0 or above. It is also useful for anyone who wants to improve their English by learning more English words and phrases, including students preparing to take the TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge First (FCE) Cambridge Advanced (CAE) tests.
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Download a complete list of all the words in this course. Print it out and you can keep it with you as you do the course.
In this video, you'll learn some words related to animals. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
Here is a magical short story using the words from this section.
In this video, you'll learn some words related to describing changes. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this lecture, you'll learn some more words for describing changes. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: manipulate, refine, transition, enlarge, deteriorate, diminish and eradicate.
In this video, you'll learn some words related to chemistry. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this video, you'll learn some words related to engineering. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this video, you'll learn some more words related to engineering. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
electronic
engine
engineering
mechanical
technical
user-friendly
vehicle
In this video, you'll learn some words related to the environment. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this video, you'll learn some words related to the family. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this video, you'll learn some words related to geography. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to geography. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: temperate, arid, marine, glacier, terrestrial, fauna and flora.
In this video, you'll learn some words related to government. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this video, you'll learn some words related to healthcare treatments. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
therapy
transplant
immune
vaccine
antibiotic
dose
remedy
In this video, you will learn more words related to treatment. After watching this video, doing the quiz and completing the vocabulary record (see the resources section), you will understand and be able to use all of the following words:
clinic
cure
drug
injection
medicine
patient
scan
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to healthcare. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: immunize, pathology, pharmaceutical, physiotherapy, practitioner, psychiatry and anesthetic.
In this video, you'll learn some words related to health and wellbeing. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
blood pressure
cognitive
pharmacology
intake
mental
posture
recover
In this video, you'll learn some words related to illness. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this video, you'll learn some words related to disease. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
depression
disorder
donate
fatal
infect
overweight
obese
In this video, you will learn some words related to anatomy. After watching this video, doing the quiz and completing the vocabulary record (see the resources section), you will understand and be able to use all of the following words:
bone
brain
breathe
heart
muscle
organ
sight
In this video, you will learn some words related to medical science. After watching this video, doing the quiz and completing the vocabulary record (see the resources section), you will understand and be able to use all of the following words:
bacteria
cell
germ
hereditary
toxic
trial
virus
In this video, you'll learn some words related to law. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to law. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: clause, comply, exempt, ratify, sanction, uphold and violate.
In this video, you'll learn some words related to political beliefs. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this video, you'll learn some words related to social issues. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to social issues. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: inequality, deprived, elite, redistribute, privilege, underprivileged and multicultural.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to population. After watching this video, doing the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: civilian, demography, indigenous, migrate, opinion poll, overpopulation and per capita.
In this video, you'll learn some words related to texts. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words:
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to biology. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: decay, dormant, exhale, inhale, fertilize, reproduce and suppress.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to business. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: audit, compensate, reimburse, revenue, turnover, creditor and debtor.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to business. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: enterprise, entrepreneur, found, franchise, merge, restructure and subsidiary.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to business finance. After watching this video, doing the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: gross, net, liquidate. quarter, return, tariff, quota.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words for comparing and contrasting. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: complement, converse, differentiate, diverse, mirror, resemble and synonymous.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to history. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: archive, artefact, excavate, heritage, primitive, millennium and Renaissance.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to linguistics. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: analogy, nuance, coin, connotation, figurative, literal and metaphor.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to materials and substances. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: dense, porous, permeable, fibre, constituent, raw and debris.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to mathematics. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: constant, deduct, integer, fraction, median, mean and theorem.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words for giving opinions. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: assertion, conjecture, contention, dogma, stance, sceptic and speculation.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words for talking about positive qualities. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: compelling, constructive, credible, groundbreaking, integrity, optimum and rigorous.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words for talking about negative qualities. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: abnormal, adverse, deficient, deprived, negligent, shortcoming and volatile.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words related to research methods. After watching this video, trying out the quiz and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: collate, correlate, empirical, hypothesis, theory, qualitative and quantitative.
In this lecture, you'll learn some words for describing upward trends, something vital when you do Task 1 Writing in the IELTS test. After watching this video, and using the downloadable resources, you will understand and be able to use the following words: rise, increase, soar, leap, rocket, climb and peak.
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