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This deck will give you the language and knowledge required to start your IELTS preparation
By the end of this deck you will be able to:
The deck is divided into six sections. Each section builds directly on the last.
English has thousands of verbs but a few of them appear in almost every sentence you will ever read or write. Before you can understand a grammar rule, a reading passage, or an essay prompt, you need to recall these verbs automatically.
Easy nouns that frequently appear in IELTS exams.
Themes: People & Family · Health · Education · Work · Environment · Time · etc
This section introduces adjectives that IELTS examiners look for and will help boost your Speaking and Writing scores.
This section teaches students how to use connectors to link ideas clearly in English writing. It focuses on adding, contrasting, and showing reason or result, with simple grammar rules and examples.
You cannot answer a question you do not understand. IELTS uses the same instruction words in almost every exam. This section teaches you exactly what each instruction is asking you to do.
This section teaches basic words for talking about numbers, amounts, and groups. Students learn simple words so they can describe quantity clearly.
Term
be
Definition
be
Example
I am a good student.
I am. / He is. / They are.
Term
man
Definition
man
Example
He is a good man.
Plural: men.
Term
good
Definition
good
Example
She is a good student.
Opposite: bad.
Term
and
Definition
and
Example
She reads and writes every day.
Use to add two ideas together.
Term
have
Definition
have
Example
I have a pen.
I have. / She has.
Term
body
Definition
body
Example
She takes care of her body.
Plural: bodies.
Term
big
Definition
big
Example
He lives in a big city.
Opposite: small.
Term
do
Definition
do
Example
I do my homework.
I do. / He does.
Term
woman
Definition
woman
Example
She is a woman and a teacher.
Plural: women.
Term
bad
Definition
bad
Example
The air in the city is bad.
Opposite: good.
Term
but
Definition
but
Example
The test is long but not difficult.
Use to show a different idea.
Term
say
Definition
say
Example
I say the word.
I say. / She says.
Term
health
Definition
health
Example
Health is important.
Usually no plural: health.
Term
small
Definition
small
Example
She has a small book.
Opposite: big.
Term
get
Definition
get
Example
I get a book.
I get. / He gets.
Term
person
Definition
person
Example
She is a good person.
Plural: people.
Term
important
Definition
important
Example
Health is very important.
Common phrase: it is important to...
Term
because
Definition
because
Example
She studies hard because she wants a good score.
Use to give a reason.
Term
make
Definition
make
Example
I make a sentence.
I make. / She makes.
Term
food
Definition
food
Example
She eats good food every day.
Usually no plural: food.
Term
large
Definition
large
Example
He works in a large building.
Similar to big. Common in IELTS writing.
Term
go
Definition
go
Example
I go to class.
I go. / He goes.
Term
people
Definition
people
Example
People need food and water.
Usually no plural: people.
Term
difficult
Definition
difficult
Example
The test is difficult.
Common phrase: it is difficult to...
Term
so
Definition
so
Example
He needs a good score, so he studies every day.
Use to show a result.
Term
know
Definition
know
Example
I know this word.
I know. / She knows.
Term
water
Definition
water
Example
I drink water every day.
Usually no plural: water.
Term
little
Definition
little
Example
She has a little water.
Similar to small. Use with no plural nouns: a little water.
Term
take
Definition
take
Example
I take a pen.
I take. / She takes.
Term
child
Definition
child
Example
She has one child.
Plural: children.
Term
easy
Definition
easy
Example
The first question is easy.
Common phrase: it is easy to...
Term
see
Definition
see
Example
I see the answer.
I see. / He sees.
Term
doctor
Definition
doctor
Example
She goes to the doctor every year.
Plural: doctors.
Term
enough
Definition
enough
Example
He has enough money.
Comes before the noun: enough time.
Term
come
Definition
come
Example
I come to class.
I come. / She comes.
Term
family
Definition
family
Example
He has a big family.
Plural: families.
Term
think
Definition
think
Example
I think about school.
I think. / He thinks.
Term
hospital
Definition
hospital
Example
He works in a big hospital.
Plural: hospitals.
Term
look
Definition
look
Example
I look at the book.
I look. / She looks.
Term
boy
Definition
boy
Example
The boy goes to school.
Plural: boys.
Term
give
Definition
give
Example
I give you a pen.
I give. / He gives.
Term
medicine
Definition
medicine
Example
She takes her medicine every day.
Usually no plural: medicine.
Term
use
Definition
use
Example
I use a pen.
I use. / She uses.
Term
girl
Definition
girl
Example
The girl has a book.
Plural: girls.
Term
exercise
Definition
exercise
Example
He does exercise in the morning.
Common phrase: do exercise.
Term
parent
Definition
parent
Example
She is a good parent.
Plural: parents. Mother/father = parent.
Term
sleep
Definition
sleep
Example
She needs a lot of sleep.
Usually no plural: sleep.
Term
baby
Definition
baby
Example
He has a baby girl.
Plural: babies.
Term
disease
Definition
disease
Example
A disease can make people sick.
Plural: diseases.
Term
find
Definition
find
Example
I find the answer.
I find. / He finds.
Term
school
Definition
school
Example
She goes to school every day.
Common phrase: go to school.
Term
new
Definition
new
Example
She has a new book.
Opposite: old.
Term
also
Definition
also
Example
He also studies every day.
Comes after the verb: He also reads.
Term
one
Definition
one
Example
She has one book.
Use for the number 1.
Term
want
Definition
want
Example
I want water.
I want. / She wants.
Term
student
Definition
student
Example
He is a good student.
Plural: students.
Term
old
Definition
old
Example
He is an old man.
Opposite: new. Use: an old.
Term
what
Definition
what
Example
What is the main idea of the passage?
Use to ask about a thing.
Term
two
Definition
two
Example
He has two pens.
Use for the number 2.
Term
tell
Definition
tell
Example
I tell my teacher.
I tell. / He tells.
Term
teacher
Definition
teacher
Example
She is a very good teacher.
Plural: teachers.
Term
young
Definition
young
Example
She is a young student.
Opposite: old.
Term
too
Definition
too
Example
She likes English too.
Comes at the end of the sentence.
Term
why
Definition
why
Example
Why do people move to big cities?
Use to ask for a reason.
Term
ask
Definition
ask
Example
I ask a question.
I ask. / She asks.
Term
class
Definition
class
Example
He goes to class every morning.
Common phrase: go to class. Plural: classes.
Term
long
Definition
long
Example
The lesson is very long.
Opposite: short. Use for time and distance.
Term
many
Definition
many
Example
She has many books at home.
Use with plural nouns: many books / many students.
Term
how
Definition
how
Example
How many students are in the class?
Use to ask about number or way.
Term
need
Definition
need
Example
I need a pen.
I need. / He needs.
Term
job
Definition
job
Example
She has a good job in the city.
Plural: jobs.
Term
short
Definition
short
Example
He writes a short answer.
Opposite: long. Use for time and distance.
Term
as well
Definition
as well
Example
He studies at night as well.
Comes at the end. Similar to "too".
Term
few
Definition
few
Example
He has a few problems with the test.
Use with plural nouns: a few books / a few students.
Term
where
Definition
where
Example
Where do most people go to university?
Use to ask about a place.
Term
read
Definition
read
Example
I read a book.
I read. / She reads.
Term
book
Definition
book
Example
She reads a book every week.
Plural: books.
Term
high
Definition
high
Example
She gets a high score.
Opposite: low. Use for numbers and scores.
Term
some
Definition
some
Example
She needs some help with the lesson.
Use with plural nouns and no plural nouns: some books / some water.
Term
when
Definition
when
Example
When do students take the IELTS test?
Use to ask about a time.
Term
write
Definition
write
Example
I write my name.
I write. / He writes.
Term
company
Definition
company
Example
He works for a big company.
Plural: companies.
Term
low
Definition
low
Example
The number of students is low.
Opposite: high. Use for numbers and scores.
Term
however
Definition
however
Example
The test is long. However, it is not difficult.
Comes at the start of a new sentence.
Term
all
Definition
all
Example
All students must read the passage.
Use before the noun: all students / all the time.
Term
who
Definition
who
Example
Who is the teacher in this class?
Use to ask about a person.
Term
show
Definition
show
Example
I show my book.
I show. / She shows.
Term
study
Definition
study
Example
Study is important for the test.
Can be a noun or verb.
Term
money
Definition
money
Example
She needs money for the book.
Usually no plural: money.
Term
then
Definition
then
Example
Read the question. Then write your answer.
Use to show what comes next.
Term
most
Definition
most
Example
Most students find reading difficult.
Use before the noun: most students / most people.
Term
which
Definition
which
Example
Which answer is correct?
Use to ask about a choice.
Term
test
Definition
test
Example
She takes a test every month.
Plural: tests.
Term
business
Definition
business
Example
She has a small business.
Plural: businesses.
Term
next
Definition
next
Example
Next, read the passage carefully.
Use to show the next step.
Term
three
Definition
three
Example
She is in a group of three students.
Use for the number 3.
Term
university
Definition
university
Example
He goes to a big university.
Plural: universities.
Term
office
Definition
office
Example
He works in an office.
Use: an office. Plural: offices.
Term
lesson
Definition
lesson
Example
She has a lesson every morning.
Plural: lessons.
Term
language
Definition
language
Example
He studies a new language.
Plural: languages.
Term
seem
Definition
seem
Example
It seems easy.
Usually: it seems. / this seems.
Term
world
Definition
world
Example
He wants to see the world.
Common phrase: the world.
Term
happy
Definition
happy
Example
She is happy with her score.
Opposite: sad.
Term
although
Definition
although
Example
Although the test is long, it is not difficult.
Comes at the start of the sentence.
Term
both
Definition
both
Example
Both answers are correct.
Use for exactly two things: both students / both answers.
Term
understand
Definition
understand
Example
I understand the word.
I understand. / She understands.
Term
country
Definition
country
Example
She comes from a big country.
Plural: countries.
Term
sad
Definition
sad
Example
He is sad about the test.
Opposite: happy.
Term
answer
Definition
answer
Example
Answer the questions below.
Common phrase: answer a question.
Term
more
Definition
more
Example
She needs more time to finish the test.
Use to show a larger number or amount.
Term
like
Definition
like
Example
I like English.
I like. / He likes.
Term
time
Definition
time
Example
She does not have a lot of time.
Usually no plural: time.
Term
angry
Definition
angry
Example
She is angry about the problem.
Common phrase: angry about something.
Term
therefore
Definition
therefore
Example
She studies hard. Therefore, she gets good scores.
Comes at the start of a new sentence.
Term
less
Definition
less
Example
He drinks less water than he should.
Use with no plural nouns: less water / less time.
Term
work
Definition
work
Example
I work hard.
I work. / She works.
Term
land
Definition
land
Example
He works on the land.
Usually no plural: land.
Term
tired
Definition
tired
Example
He is tired after class.
Common phrase: tired after something.
Term
choose
Definition
choose
Example
Choose the correct letter.
Common phrase: choose the correct...
Term
about
Definition
about
Example
About fifty students take the test every week.
Use before a number: about fifty / about half.
Term
change
Definition
change
Example
I change my answer.
I change. / He changes.
Term
year
Definition
year
Example
He studies English for one year.
Plural: years.
Term
healthy
Definition
healthy
Example
She eats good food to stay healthy.
Opposite: sick.
Term
finally
Definition
finally
Example
Finally, check all your answers.
Use for the last step.
Term
half
Definition
half
Example
Almost half of the class got a good score.
Common phrase: half of the...
Term
leave
Definition
leave
Example
I leave the room.
I leave. / She leaves.
Term
air
Definition
air
Example
The air in the city is bad.
Usually no plural: air.
Term
sick
Definition
sick
Example
He is sick and cannot go to class.
Opposite: healthy.
Term
complete
Definition
complete
Example
Complete the sentence with one word.
Common phrase: complete the sentence.
Term
local
Definition
local
Example
She goes to the local school.
Comes before the noun: local school.
Term
worker
Definition
worker
Example
He is a good worker.
Plural: workers.
Term
day
Definition
day
Example
She goes to class every day.
Plural: days.
Term
busy
Definition
busy
Example
She is very busy this week.
Common phrase: busy with something.
Term
after
Definition
after
Example
Check your answers after you write.
Common phrase: after you...
Term
match
Definition
match
Example
Match the word to the correct meaning.
Common phrase: match... to...
Term
national
Definition
national
Example
He takes a national exam.
Comes before the noun: national exam.
Term
energy
Definition
energy
Example
She has a lot of energy.
Usually no plural: energy.
Term
week
Definition
week
Example
He has a test every week.
Plural: weeks.
Term
free
Definition
free
Example
He is free in the morning.
Can mean no cost or having time.
Term
public
Definition
public
Example
She uses public transport.
Common phrase: public transport.
Term
market
Definition
market
Example
She goes to the market every week.
Plural: markets.
Term
nature
Definition
nature
Example
He likes to be in nature.
Usually no plural: nature.
Term
month
Definition
month
Example
She gets her salary every month.
Plural: months.
Term
natural
Definition
natural
Example
He drinks natural water.
Common phrase: natural resources.
Term
industry
Definition
industry
Example
This industry has many workers.
Plural: industries.
Term
city
Definition
city
Example
She lives in a big city.
Plural: cities.
Term
hour
Definition
hour
Example
He studies for one hour every day.
Plural: hours.
Term
clean
Definition
clean
Example
The air is clean in this area.
Opposite: dirty.
Term
salary
Definition
salary
Example
She gets a good salary.
Plural: salaries.
Term
government
Definition
government
Example
He works for the government.
Common phrase: the government. Plural: governments.
Term
morning
Definition
morning
Example
She goes to class in the morning.
Common phrase: in the morning.
Term
home
Definition
home
Example
She goes home after class.
Common phrase: go home.
Term
night
Definition
night
Example
He reads his book at night.
Common phrase: at night.
Term
house
Definition
house
Example
He lives in a big house.
Plural: houses.
Term
area
Definition
area
Example
She lives in a good area.
Plural: areas.
Term
place
Definition
place
Example
He goes to a new place every week.
Plural: places.
Term
road
Definition
road
Example
She walks on the road to school.
Plural: roads.
Term
street
Definition
street
Example
He lives on a busy street.
Plural: streets.
Term
building
Definition
building
Example
She works in a big building.
Plural: buildings.
Term
room
Definition
room
Example
He studies in his room at night.
Plural: rooms.
Term
thing
Definition
thing
Example
She needs a few things.
Plural: things.
Term
main
Definition
main
Example
She reads the main idea.
Common phrase: main idea / main point.
Term
describe
Definition
describe
Example
Describe the main idea of the passage.
Common phrase: describe the...
Term
for example
Definition
for example
Example
Many foods are good for health. For example, fruit and water are very good.
Use to give an example. Comes at the start of a new sentence.
Term
over
Definition
over
Example
Over one hundred students study at this school.
Use before a number. Means more than: over fifty.
Term
part
Definition
part
Example
He reads the first part of the book.
Plural: parts.
Term
different
Definition
different
Example
He studies in a different place every day.
Common phrase: different from.
Term
explain
Definition
explain
Example
Explain why the number of students is increasing.
Common phrase: explain why...
Term
second
Definition
second
Example
He reads the second question carefully.
Use for position: second = number 2 in order.
Term
circle
Definition
circle
Example
Circle the correct answer.
Common phrase: circle the correct...
Term
problem
Definition
problem
Example
She has a big problem at work.
Plural: problems.
Term
same
Definition
same
Example
She uses the same book every day.
Common phrase: the same as.
Term
summarise
Definition
summarise
Example
Summarise the main points of the passage.
Common phrase: summarise the main points.
Term
such as
Definition
such as
Example
Some foods, such as fruit and vegetables, are very good for health.
Use in the middle of a sentence to give an example.
Term
under
Definition
under
Example
Under ten students got a low score.
Use before a number. Means less than: under fifty.
Term
number
Definition
number
Example
He writes the number on the paper.
Plural: numbers.
Term
common
Definition
common
Example
This is a very common word in English.
Common phrase: it is common to...
Term
compare
Definition
compare
Example
Compare the information in the two graphs.
Common phrase: compare... and...
Term
third
Definition
third
Example
She answers the third question first.
Use for position: third = number 3 in order.
Term
label
Definition
label
Example
Label the diagram with words from the passage.
Common phrase: label the diagram.
Term
fact
Definition
fact
Example
She knows a lot of facts about health.
Plural: facts.
Term
possible
Definition
possible
Example
It is possible to get a high score.
Common phrase: it is possible to...
Term
discuss
Definition
discuss
Example
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Common phrase: discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
Term
several
Definition
several
Example
She reads several books every month.
Use with plural nouns. Means more than two but not many.
Term
underline
Definition
underline
Example
Underline the correct answer in the passage.
Common phrase: underline the...
Term
information
Definition
information
Example
He needs more information about the test.
Usually no plural: information.
Term
necessary
Definition
necessary
Example
It is necessary to read every day.
Common phrase: it is necessary to...
Term
suggest
Definition
suggest
Example
Suggest one way to improve your health.
Common phrase: suggest a way to...
Term
nearly
Definition
nearly
Example
Nearly all students in the class passed the test.
Use before all / half / a number: nearly fifty.
Term
tick
Definition
tick
Example
Tick the correct box.
Common phrase: tick the box.
Term
question
Definition
question
Example
She asks a question in class.
Plural: questions.
Term
first
Definition
first
Example
She reads the first part of the book.
Use for order: first, second, third.
Term
support
Definition
support
Example
Support your answer with information from the passage.
Common phrase: support your answer with...
Term
almost
Definition
almost
Example
Almost half of the students got a high score.
Similar to nearly: almost fifty / almost all.
Term
order
Definition
order
Example
Order the sentences from first to last.
Common phrase: order from first to last.
Term
idea
Definition
idea
Example
He has a good idea.
Plural: ideas.
Term
last
Definition
last
Example
He reads the last question.
Common phrase: last week / last year.
Term
identify
Definition
identify
Example
Identify the main idea in the passage.
Common phrase: identify the main...
Term
hundred
Definition
hundred
Example
More than one hundred students take the test every month.
Common phrase: one hundred.
Term
life
Definition
life
Example
She has a good life in the city.
Plural: lives.
Term
true
Definition
true
Example
The answer is true.
Opposite: false. Common in IELTS questions.
Term
list
Definition
list
Example
List three reasons why people go to university.
Common phrase: list three...
Term
thousand
Definition
thousand
Example
More than one thousand people live in this area.
Common phrase: one thousand.
Term
group
Definition
group
Example
He works in a group.
Plural: groups.
Term
false
Definition
false
Example
The statement is false.
Opposite: true. Common in IELTS questions.
Term
million
Definition
million
Example
More than three million people take the IELTS test every year.
Common phrase: one million.
Term
way
Definition
way
Example
She finds a good way to study.
Plural: ways.
Term
example
Definition
example
Example
He gives a good example.
Common phrase: for example. Plural: examples.