Learn techniques to improve your vocabulary in IELTS Speaking

What you'll learn

Ability to use less common vocabulary appropriately

Ability to identify and use idiomatic vocabulary appropriately

Ability to make and use collocations effectively

Ability to paraphrase vocabulary effectively

Recognize which vocabulary increases and which vocabulary decreases band scores

The best techniques to improve fluency in Part 2

Requirements

For candidates preparing to take their IELTS test

For candidates to be familiar with the IELTS Band Descriptors criteria

For candidates at a Band 6.0 level

Description

This course is intended for candidates who target a band score of 7.0+ in IELTS Speaking. Candidates should already be familiar with the format of the IELTS Speaking Test.This course focuses specifically on the criteria of lexical resource of the IELTS Speaking band descriptors for band levels 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0. This course will break down what examiners are listening for in IELTS Speaking, decode what the band descriptors actually mean, the vocabulary you need to achieve your target band score and what vocabulary you should avoid. This course is divided into four components of lexical resource. 1: Idiomatic Vocabulary (Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Slang, Similes)2: Less Common Vocabulary3: Paraphrasing4: CollocationsEach section will explain the different types of vocabulary with examples to help you succeed in IELTS Speaking with quizzes and practice tests built in so you can test what you have learned. This course will also highlight many of the common mistakes that candidates make during their Speaking Test. As a bonus we will also show you some techniques you can use to help improve fluency during the long turn in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test. *Please note the IELTS Speaking questions used in the couse are not current IELTS Speaking questions.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Idiomatic Language

Lecture 2 Idiomatic Language

Section 3: Phrasal Verbs

Lecture 3 Phrasal Verbs

Section 4: Slang

Lecture 4 Slang

Section 5: Similes

Lecture 5 Similes

Section 6: Paraphrasing

Lecture 6 Paraphrasing

Section 7: Less Common Vocabulary

Lecture 7 Less Common Vocabulary

Section 8: Collocations

Lecture 8 Collocations

Section 9: Part 2 Making Notes

Lecture 9 Part 2 Making Notes

Section 10: Putting It All Together

Lecture 10 Putting It All Together

For those aiming for band 7.0 + in Lexical Resource,For those aiming to improve their vocabulary,For those who want to improve their speaking skills