IELTS Speaking Vocabulary by Topic

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Accommodation

In this blog post, you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can say about accommodation. This blog post will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about accommodation in the speaking section.

Spacious apartment – a large apartment with plenty of room.

1. I currently live in a spacious apartment in the city center with my family.

2. One thing I really like about my home is that it has a spacious apartment with a large living room.

3. In the future, I would love to move into a more spacious apartment.

Cozy room – a small but comfortable and warm room.

1. My bedroom is quite cozy, so I enjoy spending time there.

2. I prefer living in a cozy room because it feels relaxing and peaceful.

3. Even though my apartment is small, it has a very cozy atmosphere.

Fully furnished – a home with all furniture already provided.

1. My apartment is fully furnished, so I did not need to buy furniture.

2. Many students prefer fully furnished accommodation because it is convenient.

3. I would like to rent a fully furnished apartment in the future.

Modern facilities – new and advanced equipment or amenities.

1. My apartment building has modern facilities like a gym and a swimming pool.

2. I enjoy living in places that provide modern facilities.

3. Nowadays, people tend to choose accommodation with modern facilities.

Residential area – a neighborhood where people mainly live.

1. I live in a quiet residential area outside the city center.

2. My neighborhood is a residential area with many parks and schools.

3. I prefer residential areas because they are usually less noisy.

Affordable rent – rent that is not too expensive.

1. One reason I chose this apartment is the affordable rent.

2. It can be difficult for young people to find accommodation with affordable rent.

3. I hope to find a place with affordable rent near my workplace.

Peaceful neighborhood – a quiet and calm area to live in.

1. I really enjoy living in a peaceful neighborhood.

2. A peaceful neighborhood helps me relax after a busy day.

3. In my opinion, a peaceful neighborhood is more important than a modern apartment.

City center – the main central part of a city.

1. My apartment is located near the city center.

2. Living in the city center is convenient because everything is nearby.

3. Although the city center is crowded, I still enjoy living there.

Shared accommodation – living in a home with other people.

1. When I was a student, I lived in shared accommodation.

2. Shared accommodation is a good way to save money.

3. Some people enjoy shared accommodation because they can make friends easily.

Natural light – sunlight coming into a room.

1. My favorite part of my house is the large window that brings in natural light.

2. I prefer homes with plenty of natural light.

3. Natural light makes a room feel more comfortable and spacious.

Open-plan kitchen – a kitchen connected to the living area without walls.

1. My house has an open-plan kitchen, which makes it look more modern.

2. I really enjoy cooking in an open-plan kitchen.

3. Many modern apartments now include an open-plan kitchen.

Private room – a room used by only one person.

1. I prefer having a private room because I need quiet space to study.

2. During university, I shared an apartment but still had a private room.

3. A private room can provide more comfort and privacy.

Rental property – a house or apartment that people pay to live in.

1. My family currently lives in a rental property.

2. It is becoming harder to find a good rental property in big cities.

3. I hope to buy my own house instead of living in a rental property.

High-rise building – a very tall building with many floors.

1. I live in a high-rise building near downtown.

2. Many people in large cities live in high-rise buildings.

3. I like high-rise buildings because they usually have a great view.

Student dormitory – accommodation provided for students.

1. I stayed in a student dormitory during my first year of university.

2. Living in a student dormitory helped me make new friends.

3. Some student dormitories are quite affordable for students.

Well-decorated – designed and furnished attractively.

1. My apartment is small but very well-decorated.

2. I feel more relaxed in a well-decorated room.

3. I enjoy looking at well-decorated homes online.

Convenient location – a place that is easy to access.

1. My apartment is in a convenient location near my office.

2. A convenient location can save a lot of commuting time.

3. I would rather live in a smaller apartment with a convenient location.

Quiet surroundings – an area without much noise.

1. I really appreciate the quiet surroundings in my neighborhood.

2. Quiet surroundings help me focus on my work.

3. In the future, I want to live somewhere with quiet surroundings.

Household chores – tasks such as cleaning and cooking.

1. I usually help my parents with household chores.

2. Doing household chores teaches people responsibility.

3. I spend about an hour a day doing household chores.

Dream house – the perfect house someone wants.

1. My dream house would be near the beach.

2. I hope to buy my dream house one day.

3. A large garden is an important part of my dream house.

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Advertising

In this blog, you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can talk about advertising. This video will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about advertising in the IELTS speaking part 2 and 3.

Brand awareness – how familiar people are with a company or product.

1. Advertising plays an important role in increasing brand awareness.

2. Companies spend a lot of money to improve their brand awareness.

3. Social media is an effective way to build brand awareness.

Target audience – the specific group of people a product is aimed at.

1. Every advertisement should focus on its target audience.

2. Teenagers are the main target audience for this product.

3. Companies often research their target audience carefully.

Advertising campaign – a planned series of advertisements.

1. The company launched a successful advertising campaign last year.

2. A creative advertising campaign can attract many customers.

3. Large brands usually invest heavily in an advertising campaign.

Catchy slogan – a memorable phrase used in advertising.

1. A catchy slogan can make a product more memorable.

2. Some companies become famous because of their catchy slogans.

3. I still remember the catchy slogan from a popular soft drink advertisement.

Word of mouth – people sharing opinions about products with others.

1. Nowadays, word of mouth is still a powerful form of advertising.

2. Positive word of mouth can increase sales significantly.

3. I usually trust word of mouth more than online ads.

Social media influencer – a person who promotes products online.

1. Many companies work with social media influencers to advertise products.

2. Young people are often influenced by social media influencers.

3. Being a social media influencer has become a popular career.

Online advertisement – ads shown on websites or apps.

1. I see a lot of online advertisements while using social media.

2. Some online advertisements can be quite annoying.

3. Companies prefer online advertisements because they are cheaper.

Traditional advertising – advertising through TV, radio, newspapers, or billboards.

1. Traditional advertising is still effective for older generations.

2. Many businesses are moving away from traditional advertising.

3. Television is one form of traditional advertising.

Consumer behavior – how people decide what to buy.

1. Advertising can strongly influence consumer behavior.

2. Companies study consumer behavior before launching products.

3. Discounts can change consumer behavior quickly.

Eye-catching advertisement – an ad that attracts attention easily.

1. Bright colors can create an eye-catching advertisement.

2. I prefer eye-catching advertisements with creative designs.

3. Companies compete to produce the most eye-catching advertisements.

Celebrity endorsement – famous people promoting products.

1. Many brands use celebrity endorsements to increase sales.

2. Celebrity endorsements can influence young consumers.

3. Some products become popular because of celebrity endorsements.

Advertising industry – the business sector related to advertising.

1. The advertising industry has changed a lot because of technology.

2. Many creative people work in the advertising industry.

3. Social media has transformed the advertising industry.

Pop-up ads – ads that suddenly appear on screens.

1. I find pop-up ads extremely annoying.

2. Many websites use pop-up ads to earn money.

3. Some people install software to block pop-up ads.

Product placement – showing products in movies or TV shows.

1. Product placement is common in modern movies.

2. Companies pay a lot for product placement.

3. Sometimes viewers do not notice product placement.

Persuasive advertisement – an ad designed to convince people.

1. A persuasive advertisement can increase sales quickly.

2. Some advertisements are too persuasive and encourage unnecessary spending.

3. Companies use emotional language to create persuasive advertisements.

Advertising budget – the amount of money spent on advertising.

1. Large companies usually have a huge advertising budget.

2. Small businesses often have a limited advertising budget.

3. The company increased its advertising budget this year.

Promotional offer – a special deal used to attract customers.

1. I bought the product because of a promotional offer.

2. Many stores use promotional offers during holidays.

3. A good promotional offer can attract new customers.

Misleading advertisement – an ad that gives false information.

1. Some companies use misleading advertisements to attract customers.

2. Governments should control misleading advertisements.

3. I dislike misleading advertisements because they confuse consumers.

Consumer loyalty – when customers continue buying from the same brand.

1. Good advertising can improve consumer loyalty.

2. Companies try to build consumer loyalty through quality service.

3. Discounts sometimes help increase consumer loyalty.

Billboard advertisement – a large outdoor advertisement.

1. I often see billboard advertisements while driving.

2. Some billboard advertisements are very creative.

3. Billboard advertisements are common in busy cities.

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Clothes

In this blog post, you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can say about clothes. This video will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about clothes in the speaking section.

Vocabulary to describe types of clothing you like to wear or you often wear

• Everyday wear or Casual clothes (tank top, polo shirt, shirt/blouse, jeans)
• Workout clothes, Sportswear (hoodie, sweatshirt, sport pants)
• Formal clothes (business suit, one-piece suit, vest, camisole)
• Business casual/semi-formal clothes
• Used clothes
• Hand-me-downs
• Fashionable/trendy clothes, designer labels
• Timeless clothes
• Vintage clothes (distressed jeans)
• Forgiving cut clothes
• Fitted clothes

Example Sentences:

Casual clothes

1. I usually wear casual clothes when I go shopping.

2. My workplace allows employees to wear casual clothes.

3. I prefer casual clothes because they are comfortable.

Sportswear

1. I often wear sportswear while exercising.

2. Comfortable sportswear helps people move more easily.

3. Many teenagers wear sportswear every day.

Formal clothes

1. I wear formal clothes for weddings and interviews.

2. Some companies require staff to wear formal clothes.

3. I do not enjoy wearing formal clothes for long hours.

Business casual clothes

1. My office has a business casual dress code.

2. I usually wear business casual clothes to meetings.

3. Business casual clothes are both professional and comfortable.

Used clothes

1. Some people buy used clothes to save money.

2. I occasionally donate my used clothes to charity.

3. Buying used clothes is environmentally friendly.

Hand-me-downs

1. When I was young, I often wore hand-me-downs from my brother.

2. Some families rely on hand-me-downs to reduce expenses.

3. I do not mind wearing hand-me-downs if they are still in good condition.

Designer labels

1. Many celebrities wear expensive designer labels.

2. I am not very interested in designer labels.

3. Some people spend too much money on designer labels.

Timeless clothes

1. I prefer buying timeless clothes instead of trendy outfits.

2. Black jackets are considered timeless clothes.

3. Timeless clothes never go out of fashion.

Vintage clothes

1. My sister enjoys shopping for vintage clothes.

2. Some vintage clothes are quite expensive.

3. I think vintage clothes have a unique style.

Forgiving cut clothes

1. I prefer forgiving cut clothes because they are comfortable.

2. Loose dresses are considered forgiving cut clothes.

3. Many people wear forgiving cut clothes during summer.

Fitted clothes

1. My brother prefers wearing fitted clothes.

2. Some people feel more confident in fitted clothes.

3. I usually avoid fitted clothes because they feel uncomfortable.

Vocabulary to talk about pants|trousers

• Short pants
• Crops
• Straights
• Distressed jeans
• Skinny jeans
• Relaxed-fit jeans

Example Sentences:

Short pants

1. I usually wear short pants during hot weather.

2. Many children prefer short pants because they are comfortable.

3. I often wear short pants when going to the beach.

Crops

1. My sister likes wearing crops in summer.

2. Crops are popular among young people.

3. I think crops are stylish and comfortable.

Straights

1. I usually wear straight jeans because they suit me well.

2. Straights are a timeless fashion choice.

3. My father prefers straight-cut trousers.

Distressed jeans

1. Many teenagers enjoy wearing distressed jeans.

2. I personally do not like distressed jeans.

3. Distressed jeans became trendy a few years ago.

Skinny jeans

1. I used to wear skinny jeans frequently.

2. Some people find skinny jeans uncomfortable.

3. Skinny jeans are still popular in many countries.

Relaxed-fit jeans

1. I prefer relaxed-fit jeans because they are more comfortable.

2. My brother usually wears relaxed-fit jeans.

3. Relaxed-fit jeans are suitable for casual occasions.

Vocabulary to describe clothes in detail

Example Sentences:

Patterned

1. I like wearing patterned shirts because they look stylish.

2. My brother prefers patterned clothing over plain outfits.

3. Many summer clothes have colorful patterned designs.

Striped

1. I own several striped T-shirts.

2. Striped clothes never seem to go out of fashion.

3. She was wearing a striped dress yesterday.

Plain

1. I prefer plain clothes because they are easy to match.

2. My father usually wears plain black shirts.

3. Plain clothing often looks more formal.

Checked

1. I bought a checked shirt last weekend.

2. Checked patterns are very popular during winter.

3. My grandfather likes wearing checked jackets.

Floral print shirts

1. Many tourists wear floral print shirts in tropical countries.

2. I think floral print shirts look cheerful and colorful.

3. My brother wore a bright floral print shirt to the party.

Silk

1. I own a beautiful silk scarf.

2. Silk clothes feel very soft and comfortable.

3. Many formal dresses are made from silk.

Wool

1. I wear wool sweaters during winter.

2. Wool clothing keeps people warm in cold weather.

3. My grandmother knitted a wool scarf for me.

Cotton

1. I prefer cotton clothes because they are breathable.

2. Most of my T-shirts are made from cotton.

3. Cotton clothing is perfect for hot weather.

Denim

1. I often wear denim jackets.

2. Denim jeans are popular around the world.

3. My favorite denim jacket is very comfortable.

Leather

1. My brother owns a black leather jacket.

2. Leather shoes are usually durable.

3. Some people avoid buying leather products for ethical reasons.

Collar

1. The shirt has a very stylish collar.

2. I prefer shirts with soft collars.

3. His school uniform includes a white collar.

Sleeve

1. My jacket has long sleeves.

2. Short sleeves are better during summer.

3. She rolled up her sleeves while cooking.

Cuff

1. The cuffs on my jacket are too tight.

2. His shirt has elegant gold cuffs.

3. I adjusted the cuff of my sleeve.

Pocket

1. I prefer jackets with large pockets.

2. She kept her phone in her pocket.

3. My jeans have deep pockets.

Waistband

1. The waistband of these trousers feels tight.

2. Elastic waistbands are more comfortable.

3. I adjusted the waistband before wearing the pants.

Hem

1. The hem of my dress is too long.

2. My mother repaired the hem of my trousers.

3. The skirt has a decorative hem.

Zipper

1. The zipper on my jacket is broken.

2. I prefer bags with strong zippers.

3. She quickly closed the zipper before leaving.

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Family & Friends

In this video, you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can talk about your family and friends. This video will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about your family and friends in the speaking section.

Some family-related IELTS speaking questions:

1. How many people in your family?
2. Tell me about your family?
3. Who do you get on best within your family?

Talk about your family:

• Immediate/Nuclear family (siblings, parents, children, spouse)
• Extended family (grandparents, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins)
• One’s in-laws
• close/distant
• On my mother’s side/father’s side
• my family is pretty spread out
• Get on best with someone
• It runs in the family
• The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
• Sibling rivalry

Talk about parenting:

• bring up/upbringing
• raise
• foster
• Instill values to/for children
• Extol
• Impose punishments/ ground children / give kids time-outs
• spoiled

Some friends-related IELTS speaking questions:

1. Do you have many friends?
2. Are most of your friends from school or from outside school?
3. Are you still close to your school friends?
4. Tell me a bit about your best friend?

Describe your friends:

• Close friends
• Bosom friends
• confidante
• buddy/sisters/bestie
• Fair-weather friends
• acquaintance
• netizen/net pal

Describe you and your friends’ friendship:

• Have been through thick and thin together
• Lose touch with someone
• Drift apart
• Have a lot in common
• Get on like a house on fire
• Get on well with someone
• Hit it off with someone

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Food

In this blog post, you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can say about food. This blog post will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about food in the speaking section.

Balanced diet – eating healthy food in the correct amounts.

1. I try to maintain a balanced diet by eating vegetables and fruit regularly.

2. A balanced diet is important for staying healthy.

3. Many people nowadays do not have a balanced diet.

Home-cooked meal – food prepared at home.

1. I prefer eating home-cooked meals because they are healthier.

2. My mother usually prepares a delicious home-cooked meal every evening.

3. I think home-cooked meals are better than fast food.

Fast food – food prepared and served quickly.

1. I occasionally eat fast food when I am busy.

2. Too much fast food can cause health problems.

3. Young people tend to consume a lot of fast food.

Nutritious food – food that is healthy and good for the body.

1. Parents should encourage children to eat nutritious food.

2. I try to include more nutritious food in my diet.

3. Fresh vegetables are considered nutritious food.

Traditional dish – a food that is connected to a culture or country.

1. My favorite traditional dish is homemade noodles.

2. Every country has its own unique traditional dishes.

3. I enjoy trying traditional dishes when I travel abroad.

Street food – food sold in public places.

1. My city is famous for its delicious street food.

2. Tourists often enjoy trying local street food.

3. Some street food is cheap but very tasty.

Healthy lifestyle – living in a way that improves health.

1. Eating healthy food is part of a healthy lifestyle.

2. I am trying to develop a healthy lifestyle these days.

3. Exercise and good nutrition are important for a healthy lifestyle.

Processed food – food changed during manufacturing.

1. I try to avoid eating too much processed food.

2. Many processed foods contain a lot of sugar.

3. Fresh ingredients are healthier than processed food.

Sweet tooth – a strong liking for sweet foods.

1. I have a sweet tooth, so I love desserts.

2. People with a sweet tooth often eat chocolate regularly.

3. Although I have a sweet tooth, I try to limit sugar intake.

Fresh ingredients – natural ingredients that are not old.

1. I prefer meals made with fresh ingredients.

2. Restaurants should use fresh ingredients to improve food quality.

3. My grandmother always cooks with fresh ingredients.

Junk food – unhealthy food with little nutrition.

1. Children should avoid eating too much junk food.

2. I used to eat a lot of junk food when I was younger.

3. Excessive consumption of junk food can lead to obesity.

Dining experience – the overall experience of eating at a place.

1. The restaurant provided an excellent dining experience.

2. Good service can improve the dining experience.

3. I care more about the dining experience than expensive food.

Organic food – food grown without harmful chemicals.

1. Many people prefer organic food because it is healthier.

2. Organic food is usually more expensive.

3. I sometimes buy organic food from local markets.

Food poisoning – illness caused by contaminated food.

1. Improper cooking can lead to food poisoning.

2. I once got food poisoning after eating seafood.

3. Restaurants should follow hygiene rules to prevent food poisoning.

Comfort food – food that makes people feel happy or relaxed.

1. Soup is my favorite comfort food.

2. Many people eat comfort food when they feel stressed.

3. Traditional meals are often considered comfort food.

Food delivery service – a service that brings food to homes.

1. I often use a food delivery service when I am busy.

2. Food delivery services became very popular during the pandemic.

3. Using a food delivery service is convenient but sometimes expensive.

Vegetarian diet – a diet without meat.

1. Some of my friends follow a vegetarian diet.

2. A vegetarian diet can be very healthy if planned properly.

3. I am thinking about trying a vegetarian diet.

Dining table – a table where people eat meals.

1. My family usually gathers around the dining table every evening.

2. We often have long conversations at the dining table.

3. A large dining table is useful for family dinners.

Cooking skills – the ability to prepare food well.

1. I want to improve my cooking skills in the future.

2. Good cooking skills can save money.

3. My mother taught me basic cooking skills.

Food shortage – not having enough food available.

1. Some countries are facing serious food shortages.

2. Climate change may increase the risk of food shortages.

3. Governments should take action to prevent food shortages.

IELTS Speaking Vocabulary - Music

In this blog post you are going to learn some great vocabulary you can say about music. This video will be very, very helpful if you are taking the IELTS because they often ask you to talk about music in the speaking section.

Some music-related IELTS speaking questions:

Catchy – easy to remember and enjoyable to listen to.

1. I prefer songs that are catchy and easy to sing along with.

2. This song became popular because it has a very catchy chorus.

3. Young people usually enjoy catchy pop music.

Earworm – a song that gets stuck in your head.

1. That song is such an earworm; I cannot stop thinking about it.

2. Some advertisements use music that becomes an earworm.

3. I heard a song yesterday that turned into an earworm.

Sing along – to sing together with a song.

1. I like songs that people can easily sing along to.

2. During concerts, the audience usually sings along with the singer.

3. My friends and I often sing along when we travel by car.

Taste in music – the type of music someone likes.

1. My brother and I have completely different tastes in music.

2. Your taste in music can reflect your personality.

3. My taste in music has changed over the years.

Tone-deaf – unable to sing or hear musical differences properly.

1. I enjoy music, but I am completely tone-deaf.

2. My friend is a bit tone-deaf, but he still loves karaoke.

3. Even though she is tone-deaf, she enjoys singing confidently.

Vocabulary for describing different types of music using the adjectives:

Upbeat – lively, energetic, and fast-paced music.

1. I usually listen to upbeat music when I exercise.

2. Upbeat songs can improve my mood instantly.

3. Young people often enjoy upbeat pop music.

Relaxing – calm and peaceful music that helps people relax.

1. I enjoy listening to relaxing music before going to bed.

2. Classical music is usually very relaxing.

3. Relaxing music helps me reduce stress.

Soft – quiet and gentle music.

1. I prefer soft music while studying.

2. The café was playing soft background music.

3. Some people find soft music more emotional.

Piercing – very sharp and strong in sound.

1. I do not enjoy music with piercing sounds.

2. The electric guitar created a piercing noise.

3. Some rock music can sound too piercing for me.

Warm – pleasant, rich, and comforting in sound.

1. I love the warm sound of acoustic music.

2. Jazz often has a very warm atmosphere.

3. Her voice sounded soft and warm.

Harmonic – pleasant because different sounds fit together well.

1. I enjoy listening to harmonic classical music.

2. The singers created a beautiful and harmonic performance.

3. Choir music often sounds very harmonic.

Lively – full of energy and excitement.

1. The party became more exciting because of the lively music.

2. I enjoy listening to lively songs when driving.

3. The band performed several lively tracks.

Melancholic – sad and emotional.

1. Some people enjoy melancholic music when they feel emotional.

2. The song had a beautiful but melancholic melody.

3. I occasionally listen to melancholic piano music.

Rhythmic – having a strong and regular beat.

1. I enjoy rhythmic music that I can dance to.

2. Hip-hop is usually very rhythmic.

3. The drummer created a powerful and rhythmic sound.

Catchy – easy to remember and enjoyable to listen to.

1. The song became popular because it was very catchy.

2. I prefer catchy songs that I can sing along with.

3. Many pop songs have catchy choruses.

Uplifting – making people feel happier or more positive.

1. I listen to uplifting music when I feel stressed.

2. The song had an uplifting message about hope.

3. Uplifting music can improve people’s mood.