Why Vocabulary is Your Key to an IELTS Band 7+
For every Bangladeshi student aiming for a university abroad or immigration, a high IELTS score is non-negotiable. While grammar and fluency matter, your IELTS English vocabulary—formally known as Lexical Resource—determines 25% of your score in both the Speaking and Writing tests. Knowing the right words allows you to express complex ideas with precision and natural fluency. At Banglay IELTS, founded by Rashed Hossain, we don’t just give you word lists; we teach you the practical strategies to use advanced vocabulary correctly and get the high score you deserve.
How is Vocabulary (Lexical Resource) Assessed in IELTS?
Lexical Resource is assessed based on the candidate’s range, accuracy, and appropriate use of vocabulary across four main criteria:
- Range: Using a wide range of topic-specific words and sophisticated language.
- Precision and Accuracy: Choosing the correct word form (noun, verb, adjective) and ensuring the word fits the context precisely.
- Less Common Vocabulary: Demonstrating the ability to use collocations (natural word pairings like make a decision) and idiomatic language (informally in Speaking, sparingly in Writing).
- Paraphrasing: Skillfully using synonyms to avoid repeating the language in the prompt, especially in Writing Task 1 and 2.
What are the Must-Know IELTS Topic Vocabulary Areas?
To score a Band 7 or higher, your vocabulary must cover the most frequent IELTS topic vocabulary areas. Focus on learning precise nouns, verbs, and related collocations for these themes:
| Common IELTS Topic | Sample High-Scoring Vocabulary |
| Education & Learning | Pedagogy, cognitive development, lifelong learning, proficiency, didactic |
| Environment & Climate | Carbon footprint, deforestation, biodiversity, sustainability, ecological degradation |
| Technology & Media | Cutting-edge, digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), social media networks, state-of-the-art |
| Society & Globalisation | Multiculturalism, phenomenon, urbanisation, disparity, inherent, inevitable |
| Health & Lifestyle | Sedentary lifestyle, holistic approach, health-conscious, ailment, immunity |
Top 3 Practical Strategies to Master IELTS Vocabulary
How can I effectively remember and use new IELTS words?
The most effective strategy to master IELTS vocabulary is to learn words in context and actively use collocations, rather than memorizing random lists.
- Learn in Context (AEO): When you encounter a new word (e.g., detrimental), do not just write the meaning. Record the entire sentence you found it in and the topic it relates to. This trains your brain to use the word accurately.
- Focus on Collocations (AEO): Instead of learning isolated words, learn common pairs (collocations). For example, learn “make a contribution” instead of just contribution, and “strong correlation” instead of just strong. This makes your language sound more natural, which directly boosts your score.
- Active Practice: Immediately incorporate the new words and collocations into your Speaking and Writing practice. Getting personalized feedback on this active use is the fastest way to confirm your accuracy.
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