Passing the IELTS speaking test with a good grade will depend on your ability to answer the questions using appropriate vocabulary in the correct context. Collocations are words that naturally combine to form a phrase. These words when used in combination makes the English speaker sound more fluent and natural. This is why we will be learning collocations under various subject headings over the next twenty lessons. IELTS vocabulary about travel 1. Affordable destinations – Places within a reasonable price range 2. Affordable travel – Travel which is within your price range 3. Around the world – In all corners of the globe 4. Arts and culture – The art, music and other cultural aspects of an area 5. Craft markets – Stalls where goods made by the local people are sold 6. Do as the locals do – Enjoy the activities as the local people do 7. Efficient public transport – A functioning transport system intended for the...
Vocabulary to speak about family and friends A lifelong friend – A friend that you have had for most of your life A relationship of trust – a connection with another in which you have faith and confidence Arrange a dinner date – Plan to share an evening meal A shoulder to cry on – Someone to sympathize with you Close knit family – A close family with common interests Dear to my heart – Someone that I care about Distant cousins – People who share a common ancestor but are not closely related Extend the hand of friendship – Reach out to someone in a friendly manner Extended family – Uncles, aunts and cousins form part of the extended family Face to face – In person Get to know one another – Learning different aspects of each other Get together – Meet up Immediate family – Spouse, parents, children, grandparents Long lost friend – A friend that you have lost contact with Long-term relationships ...