IELTS Band 3-4 Core
BEGINNERThis deck is designed for learners at levels 3–4 who already feel fairly confident using English in everyday situations but want to communicate more precisely, fluently, and naturally. At this stage, the focus shifts from simply getting your message across to expressing ideas in a more detailed, accurate, and well-organised way. You’ll work on developing more complex sentence structures, combining ideas smoothly, and using a wider range of vocabulary to sound less repetitive. Rather than relying on basic patterns, you’ll learn how to adapt your language depending on context, whether you’re speaking, writing, or explaining something in more depth. The deck covers areas such as advanced verb forms, more nuanced use of tenses, conditionals, passive voice, and a broader range of modal verbs. You’ll also practise linking ideas clearly, expressing opinions with stronger reasoning, and discussing more abstract topics like goals, experiences, and opinions in greater detail. This deck is ideal if you can already hold conversations and write simple texts in English, but want to sound more natural, more precise, and more confident when expressing complex ideas in both spoken and written communication.
Cards
179
Difficulty
BEGINNER
Category
VOCABULARY
Exam
ACADEMIC_IELTS
Preview (179 cards)
make breakfast
make breakfast
I make breakfast every morning.
I work from Monday to Friday.
I work from Monday to Friday.
I'm not feeling well.
I'm not feeling well.
I'll see you soon.
I'll see you soon.
make a mistake
make a mistake
Everyone makes mistakes when learning a language.
I don't work on weekends.
I don't work on weekends.
For example, I go hiking every weekend.
For example, I go hiking every weekend.
I get up at seven every day.
I get up at seven every day.
make a decision
make a decision
I need to make a decision soon.
Do you work on weekends?
Do you work on weekends?
I think it's a good idea.
I think it's a good idea.
I got up late this morning.
I got up late this morning.
take a break
take a break
Let's take a break.
Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
I don't think it's a good idea.
I don't think it's a good idea.
I get to work by nine.
I get to work by nine.
take an exam
take an exam
I'm taking an important exam next month.
I study English every evening.
I study English every evening.
In my opinion, it is too expensive.
In my opinion, it is too expensive.
I feel better now.
I feel better now.
take notes
take notes
I always take notes in class.
I take the subway to work.
I take the subway to work.
I agree with that.
I agree with that.
I got a promotion.
I got a promotion.
go on holiday
go on holiday
We're going on holiday next summer.
We eat dinner together every night.
We eat dinner together every night.
I don't agree with that.
I don't agree with that.
I use technology every day.
I use technology every day.
go for a walk
go for a walk
I go for a walk every morning.
They live in Seoul.
They live in Seoul.
What do you think?
What do you think?
Social media is very popular.
Social media is very popular.
have a meeting
have a meeting
I have a meeting at ten o'clock.
She works in a hospital.
She works in a hospital.
That's a good point.
That's a good point.
We need to protect the environment.
We need to protect the environment.
have a problem
have a problem
I have a problem with my computer.
She doesn't work on Sundays.
She doesn't work on Sundays.
I'm not sure about that.
I'm not sure about that.
Pollution is a serious problem.
Pollution is a serious problem.
do homework
do homework
I do my homework after dinner.
Does she work every day?
Does she work every day?
Let me think about it.
Let me think about it.
improve
improve
My English is improving every day.
do exercise
do exercise
I try to do exercise every day.
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn't.
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn't.
Could you say that again, please?
Could you say that again, please?
change
change
The weather can change very quickly.
spend time
spend time
I spend a lot of time studying.
He studies at university.
He studies at university.
I'm sorry I'm late.
I'm sorry I'm late.
increase
increase
Prices have increased a lot this year.
spend money on something
spend money on something
I spend too much money on food.
She goes to the gym three times a week.
She goes to the gym three times a week.
That's okay. Don't worry about it.
That's okay. Don't worry about it.
reduce
reduce
We need to reduce our energy use.
I have a headache.
I have a headache.
He watches TV in the evening.
He watches TV in the evening.
I have a cold.
I have a cold.
It takes about thirty minutes.
It takes about thirty minutes.
I need to see a doctor.
I need to see a doctor.
What do you do?
What do you do?
I applied for a new job.
I applied for a new job.
What do you eat for breakfast?
What do you eat for breakfast?
I'm looking for a job.
I'm looking for a job.
Where do you work?
Where do you work?
I passed my exam.
I passed my exam.
When do you start work?
When do you start work?
I failed my exam.
I failed my exam.
Why do you study English?
Why do you study English?
I booked a flight.
I booked a flight.
How do you go to work?
How do you go to work?
I missed my bus.
I missed my bus.
How much do you earn?
How much do you earn?
How many hours do you work?
How many hours do you work?
How often do you exercise?
How often do you exercise?
I always have coffee in the morning.
I always have coffee in the morning.
She usually walks to work.
She usually walks to work.
He often stays late at the office.
He often stays late at the office.
I sometimes eat out for lunch.
I sometimes eat out for lunch.
She rarely eats fast food.
She rarely eats fast food.
I never drink alcohol.
I never drink alcohol.
How often do you cook at home?
How often do you cook at home?
I cook at home about three times a week.
I cook at home about three times a week.
I walked to school this morning.
I walked to school this morning.
I didn't walk to school this morning.
I didn't walk to school this morning.
Did you walk to school this morning?
Did you walk to school this morning?
Yes, I did. / No, I didn't.
Yes, I did. / No, I didn't.
I worked late yesterday.
I worked late yesterday.
I called her last night.
I called her last night.
I finished work at six.
I finished work at six.
I didn't finish work until eight.
I didn't finish work until eight.
What time did you finish work?
What time did you finish work?
I stayed home last weekend.
I stayed home last weekend.
I started this job two years ago.
I started this job two years ago.
I moved here six months ago.
I moved here six months ago.
I lived in Busan in 2019.
I lived in Busan in 2019.
I worked a lot last week.
I worked a lot last week.
What did you do last night?
What did you do last night?
Where did you go last weekend?
Where did you go last weekend?
Why did you leave early?
Why did you leave early?
How did you get there?
How did you get there?
What time did you get home?
What time did you get home?
Who did you go with?
Who did you go with?
I went to the market yesterday.
I went to the market yesterday.
Did you go to the market?
Did you go to the market?
I ate rice for dinner.
I ate rice for dinner.
Did you eat breakfast this morning?
Did you eat breakfast this morning?
I had a meeting this morning.
I had a meeting this morning.
Did you have breakfast?
Did you have breakfast?
I got home at midnight.
I got home at midnight.
Did you get my message?
Did you get my message?
I made dinner last night.
I made dinner last night.
Did you make a reservation?
Did you make a reservation?
I took the train this morning.
I took the train this morning.
Did you take any photos?
Did you take any photos?
I saw a good film last weekend.
I saw a good film last weekend.
Did you see the news last night?
Did you see the news last night?
I bought a new bag.
I bought a new bag.
Did you buy any food?
Did you buy any food?
I came home late.
I came home late.
I thought it was easy.
I thought it was easy.
First I woke up, then I had breakfast.
First I woke up, then I had breakfast.
After that, I took the subway to work.
After that, I took the subway to work.
Finally, I got home and went to bed.
Finally, I got home and went to bed.
I was studying when she called.
I was studying when she called.
He was sleeping when I arrived.
He was sleeping when I arrived.
What were you doing at eight o'clock?
What were you doing at eight o'clock?
I was watching TV when you called.
I was watching TV when you called.
I'm going to visit my family next month.
I'm going to visit my family next month.
I'm not going to visit my family next month.
I'm not going to visit my family next month.
Are you going to visit your family?
Are you going to visit your family?
What are you going to do this weekend?
What are you going to do this weekend?
She's going to start a new job next week.
She's going to start a new job next week.
It's going to rain this afternoon.
It's going to rain this afternoon.
I'll help you.
I'll help you.
I won't be late, I promise.
I won't be late, I promise.
Will you come to the party?
Will you come to the party?
It will be fine. Don't worry.
It will be fine. Don't worry.
I'll call you later.
I'll call you later.
I'm meeting her tomorrow.
I'm meeting her tomorrow.
We're flying to Tokyo next Friday.
We're flying to Tokyo next Friday.
She'll be here in two hours.
She'll be here in two hours.
I need to finish this by Friday.
I need to finish this by Friday.
I have been to Japan.
I have been to Japan.
I have never tried sushi.
I have never tried sushi.
Have you ever been to Europe?
Have you ever been to Europe?
Yes, I have. / No, I haven't.
Yes, I have. / No, I haven't.
You should rest.
You should rest.
You shouldn't work so late.
You shouldn't work so late.
Should I call him?
Should I call him?
You must wear a seatbelt.
You must wear a seatbelt.
You must not smoke here.
You must not smoke here.
It might rain later.
It might rain later.
Could you help me, please?
Could you help me, please?
I have to wake up early tomorrow.
I have to wake up early tomorrow.
I don't have to work on Sunday.
I don't have to work on Sunday.
She has to finish the report today.
She has to finish the report today.
Do I have to come?
Do I have to come?
Does she have to work tomorrow?
Does she have to work tomorrow?
There are a few people in the cafe.
There are a few people in the cafe.
I have a little time.
I have a little time.
There are a lot of people here.
There are a lot of people here.
I don't have much money.
I don't have much money.
There aren't many students today.
There aren't many students today.
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any questions?
I don't have any time today.
I don't have any time today.
The subway is faster than the bus.
The subway is faster than the bus.
This hotel is more expensive than that one.
This hotel is more expensive than that one.
This job is better than my last one.
This job is better than my last one.
It's getting worse.
It's getting worse.
I stayed home because I was tired.
I stayed home because I was tired.
I was tired, so I stayed home.
I was tired, so I stayed home.
She studied hard, so she passed the exam.
She studied hard, so she passed the exam.
I wanted to go out, but it was raining.
I wanted to go out, but it was raining.
I'll call you when I arrive.
I'll call you when I arrive.
It is becoming more popular.
It is becoming more popular.
I prefer coffee to tea.
I prefer coffee to tea.
I like coffee more than tea.
I like coffee more than tea.