IELTS Compass
Preparing your study plan
IELTS Compass
Preparing your study plan
IELTS Vocabulary
Six high-yield topics with the words, collocations and example sentences examiners actually reward. Learn them in topic sets — not random lists — and reuse them in Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3.
Don't memorise words in isolation. For each entry learn the collocation (the natural partner words) and the example sentence — that's what moves you from a 6 to a 7 in Lexical Resource. Aim for 10 new words per day, which is exactly what the 30-day plan's daily vocabulary block does.
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| Word | Collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| curriculum | a broad curriculum | The school introduced a broader curriculum to include coding. |
| tuition | private tuition / tuition fees | Rising tuition fees are pricing many students out of university. |
| literacy | basic literacy / digital literacy | Digital literacy is now as important as basic literacy. |
| assessment | continuous assessment / formal assessment | Continuous assessment reduces the pressure of one final exam. |
| scholarship | a full scholarship / merit-based scholarship | She won a full scholarship to study engineering abroad. |
| Word | Collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| sustainability | environmental sustainability / sustainable development | Cities must balance growth with environmental sustainability. |
| emissions | carbon emissions / cut emissions | Governments are under pressure to cut carbon emissions sharply. |
| renewable | renewable energy / renewable sources | Renewable energy now supplies a fifth of the country's power. |
| biodiversity | loss of biodiversity / rich biodiversity | Deforestation is the main driver of biodiversity loss. |
| conservation | wildlife conservation / conservation efforts | Conservation efforts have helped several species recover. |
| Word | Collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| automation | increasing automation / automation of jobs | Automation is reshaping the manufacturing workforce. |
| artificial intelligence | AI-driven tools / the rise of AI | Artificial intelligence is transforming how we diagnose disease. |
| privacy | data privacy / privacy concerns | Data privacy is the biggest concern with smart devices. |
| innovation | technological innovation / drive innovation | Startups drive innovation faster than large firms. |
| digital divide | bridge the digital divide / the rural digital divide | Affordable internet could bridge the digital divide. |
| Word | Collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| wellbeing | mental wellbeing / physical wellbeing | Employers are finally taking mental wellbeing seriously. |
| prevention | disease prevention / preventive care | Prevention is cheaper than treatment in the long run. |
| sedentary | a sedentary lifestyle / sedentary behaviour | A sedentary lifestyle is linked to heart disease. |
| nutrition | poor nutrition / balanced nutrition | Poor nutrition in childhood affects lifelong health. |
| healthcare | universal healthcare / healthcare access | Universal healthcare remains a political battleground. |
| Word | Collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| work-life balance | achieve a work-life balance / poor work-life balance | Remote work has improved many people's work-life balance. |
| job satisfaction | high job satisfaction / boost job satisfaction | Autonomy is strongly linked to job satisfaction. |
| remuneration | competitive remuneration / remuneration package | The role offers competitive remuneration and flexible hours. |
| redundancy | redundancy pay / risk of redundancy | Automation raises the risk of redundancy in admin roles. |
| career progression | clear career progression / fast-track progression | Young workers value career progression over salary. |
| Word | Collocation | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| overtourism | combat overtourism / overtourism hotspots | Venice is struggling to combat overtourism. |
| itinerary | a packed itinerary / plan an itinerary | A packed itinerary leaves no time to absorb a place. |
| cultural heritage | preserve cultural heritage / rich cultural heritage | Tourism funds the preservation of cultural heritage. |
| ecotourism | sustainable ecotourism / ecotourism projects | Ecotourism can protect habitats while creating jobs. |
| immersion | cultural immersion / language immersion | Living abroad offers the deepest form of cultural immersion. |
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