IELTS Band 4-5 Core
INTERMEDIATEThis deck is for learners who already have basic, functional English but want to become more comfortable and flexible when speaking and writing. At this level, the goal is to move beyond simple sentences and start expressing ideas more clearly, with better structure and a wider range of language. Instead of just learning isolated words and rules, you’ll begin combining grammar and vocabulary to form longer sentences, describe experiences, and give simple reasons for your opinions. The focus is on expanding what you already know and using it in more natural, connected ways. You’ll practise things like talking about the past and future in more detail, using comparatives and basic modal verbs, building longer sentences with connectors, and handling everyday topics such as work, travel, and daily life. You’ll also start learning how to organise ideas into simple paragraphs. This deck is best if you feel comfortable with basic English but struggle to express full ideas or speak in more than short sentences, and want to become more fluent, more structured, and more confident in everyday communication.
Cards
259
Difficulty
INTERMEDIATE
Category
VOCABULARY
Exam
GENERAL_IELTS
Preview (259 cards)
do research
do research
Scientists do research to find new treatments for diseases.
I found my keys under the table.
I found my keys under the table.
It depends.
It depends.
important
important
It is important to drink enough water every day.
give a presentation
give a presentation
I have to give a presentation to the whole company next week.
Did you find your wallet?
Did you find your wallet?
It depends on the situation.
It depends on the situation.
different
different
Life in the city is very different from life in the countryside.
make progress
make progress
She is making great progress with her English.
She gave me some advice.
She gave me some advice.
I think the main problem is lack of time.
I think the main problem is lack of time.
necessary
necessary
It is necessary to have a visa to enter the country.
lose weight
lose weight
He lost a lot of weight by exercising every day.
Did she give you the report?
Did she give you the report?
The good thing about it is that it's free.
The good thing about it is that it's free.
common
common
It is common for people to work long hours in Korea.
save money
save money
I'm trying to save money to buy a new laptop.
I wrote an email this morning.
I wrote an email this morning.
That's one reason why I prefer working from home.
That's one reason why I prefer working from home.
serious
serious
Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities.
cause problems
cause problems
Heavy traffic causes serious problems in the city centre.
Did you write your report yet?
Did you write your report yet?
To be honest, I find it quite difficult.
To be honest, I find it quite difficult.
useful
useful
Learning English is very useful for your career.
solve a problem
solve a problem
We need to find a way to solve this problem quickly.
He told me about the problem.
He told me about the problem.
I suppose it depends on the person.
I suppose it depends on the person.
difficult
difficult
It is difficult to find a good job without experience.
renewable energy
renewable energy
Solar and wind power are types of renewable energy.
Did she tell you the news?
Did she tell you the news?
What I like about it is that it's very flexible.
What I like about it is that it's very flexible.
possible
possible
It is possible to learn English in one year with enough effort.
carbon footprint
carbon footprint
Flying less can reduce your carbon footprint.
I left work early yesterday.
I left work early yesterday.
What do you mean exactly?
What do you mean exactly?
available
available
The manager is not available right now.
mental health
mental health
Exercise is good for both physical and mental health.
What time did you leave the office?
What time did you leave the office?
Could you give me an example?
Could you give me an example?
successful
successful
She had a very successful career in medicine.
get enough sleep
get enough sleep
It's important to get enough sleep every night.
I lost my phone on the bus.
I lost my phone on the bus.
I'm not entirely sure, but I think it's around ten percent.
I'm not entirely sure, but I think it's around ten percent.
affect
affect
Stress can affect your health in many ways.
meet a deadline
meet a deadline
It was difficult to meet the deadline, but we did it.
Did you lose your keys?
Did you lose your keys?
I might be wrong, but I think the meeting is at three.
I might be wrong, but I think the meeting is at three.
depend on
depend on
The results depend on how hard you work.
make an appointment
make an appointment
I need to make an appointment with the doctor.
She ran to catch the bus.
She ran to catch the bus.
That's exactly what I think.
That's exactly what I think.
look after
look after
The course consists of three modules.
job interview
job interview
I have a job interview on Thursday.
I spoke to my manager this morning.
I spoke to my manager this morning.
I couldn't agree more.
I couldn't agree more.
lead to
lead to
Poor diet can lead to serious health problems.
apply for a job
apply for a job
I applied for a job at a new company last week.
Did you speak to him about it?
Did you speak to him about it?
It seems like a good idea.
It seems like a good idea.
I gave up smoking two years ago.
I gave up smoking two years ago.
connect to
connect to
I can't connect to the internet.
We won the match.
We won the match.
Apparently, the company is moving to a new office.
Apparently, the company is moving to a new office.
I'm looking forward to the weekend.
I'm looking forward to the weekend.
run out of battery
run out of battery
My phone ran out of battery on the way home.
What were you doing when I called?
What were you doing when I called?
I found out about the job online.
I found out about the job online.
pay attention to
pay attention to
You need to pay attention to the details.
Why were you working so late?
Why were you working so late?
Just carry on. I'll wait.
Just carry on. I'll wait.
keep in touch
keep in touch
Let's keep in touch after you move.
While I was cooking, she was studying.
While I was cooking, she was studying.
She set up her own business.
She set up her own business.
make an effort
make an effort
You need to make more of an effort to arrive on time.
It was raining when I left the house.
It was raining when I left the house.
I need to sort out my schedule.
I need to sort out my schedule.
take care of
take care of
She takes care of her elderly parents.
I have visited London.
I have visited London.
She turned down the job offer.
She turned down the job offer.
run out of time
run out of time
I ran out of time and couldn't finish the exam.
I haven't visited London.
I haven't visited London.
recycle
recycle
It's important to recycle paper, plastic, and glass.
deal with
deal with
It's important to deal with problems early.
Have you visited London?
Have you visited London?
waste
waste
We produce too much waste every day.
be in charge of
be in charge of
She is in charge of the marketing team.
She has finished the report.
She has finished the report.
stress
stress
Too much stress can cause serious health problems.
raise children
raise children
It is expensive to raise children in a big city.
He hasn't called me back yet.
He hasn't called me back yet.
lifestyle
lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle includes good food and regular exercise.
Has she called you back yet?
Has she called you back yet?
deadline
deadline
I need to finish the report before the deadline.
I have already sent the email.
I have already sent the email.
colleague
colleague
My colleagues are very helpful and friendly.
She has just arrived.
She has just arrived.
be promoted
be promoted
She was promoted to manager last year.
I have never tried durian.
I have never tried durian.
degree
degree
He has a degree in computer science.
Have you ever lived abroad?
Have you ever lived abroad?
graduate
graduate
She graduated from university three years ago.
I have worked here for three years.
I have worked here for three years.
afford
afford
I can't afford to buy a new car right now.
She has lived here since 2020.
She has lived here since 2020.
I can't afford it.
I can't afford it.
How long have you worked here?
How long have you worked here?
worth
worth
This book is worth reading.
I have known her for ten years.
I have known her for ten years.
It's not worth it.
It's not worth it.
I think it will be a good opportunity.
I think it will be a good opportunity.
I came across an interesting article.
I came across an interesting article.
I don't think it will be a problem.
I don't think it will be a problem.
I ran out of time.
I ran out of time.
Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
Do you think it will rain tomorrow?
I keep putting off the difficult tasks.
I keep putting off the difficult tasks.
She'll probably be late.
She'll probably be late.
She took up running last year.
She took up running last year.
She probably won't come.
She probably won't come.
My car broke down on the way to work.
My car broke down on the way to work.
I'll do it later.
I'll do it later.
She's going through a difficult time.
She's going through a difficult time.
I'll be there in two days.
I'll be there in two days.
I get on well with my colleagues.
I get on well with my colleagues.
She's going to start a new course next month.
She's going to start a new course next month.
I need to look into this more carefully.
I need to look into this more carefully.
What will you do if you don't pass?
What will you do if you don't pass?
symptom
symptom
Tiredness and headaches are common symptoms of stress.
This is the best film I have ever seen.
This is the best film I have ever seen.
treatment
treatment
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
That was the worst meal I've ever had.
That was the worst meal I've ever had.
recover
recover
It took him three weeks to recover from the operation.
This is the cheapest option.
This is the cheapest option.
pharmacy
pharmacy
I need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.
This is the most expensive restaurant in the city.
This is the most expensive restaurant in the city.
appointment
appointment
I have a doctor's appointment at three o'clock.
It's the most important decision of my life.
It's the most important decision of my life.
accommodation
accommodation
I'm looking for accommodation near the university.
She is the most experienced person in the team.
She is the most experienced person in the team.
destination
destination
What is your final destination?
The man who called me was my boss.
The man who called me was my boss.
journey
journey
The journey from Seoul to Busan takes about two and a half hours.
The book that I read was very useful.
The book that I read was very useful.
luggage
luggage
I only have hand luggage so I don't need to check in.
The woman who works next to me is from Brazil.
The woman who works next to me is from Brazil.
currency
currency
I need to exchange some currency before my trip.
The email that I sent had an error.
The email that I sent had an error.
salary
salary
Her salary increased after she got promoted.
The restaurant where we ate last night is closing.
The restaurant where we ate last night is closing.
resign
resign
He resigned from his job last month.
I'll wait here until you come back.
I'll wait here until you come back.
unemployed
unemployed
She has been unemployed for six months.
I'll send it to you as soon as I finish.
I'll send it to you as soon as I finish.
qualification
qualification
You need certain qualifications to work in medicine.
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
assignment
assignment
I need to submit my assignment by Friday.
We went for a walk although it was raining.
We went for a walk although it was raining.
submit
submit
Please submit your application before the deadline.
Even though I was tired, I kept working.
Even though I was tired, I kept working.
attend
attend
All students are expected to attend every class.
If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
device
device
Most people use a device to check their email.
If it rains, we won't go to the park.
If it rains, we won't go to the park.
update
update
I need to update my phone's software.
I'll call you if I'm going to be late.
I'll call you if I'm going to be late.
confident
confident
She felt more confident after practising her presentation.
What will you do if you don't get the job?
What will you do if you don't get the job?
patient
patient
You need to be patient — learning takes time.
I have some advice for you.
I have some advice for you.
creative
creative
She is very creative and always comes up with new ideas.
Could I have some more water, please?
Could I have some more water, please?
reliable
reliable
He's very reliable — he always does what he says.
I don't have any experience in marketing.
I don't have any experience in marketing.
independent
independent
She became more independent after moving abroad.
There's no time to waste.
There's no time to waste.
crowded
crowded
The city centre gets very crowded at weekends.
I need a bit more time.
I need a bit more time.
convenient
convenient
Living near the station is very convenient.
There are too many people in here.
There are too many people in here.
efficient
efficient
Electric cars are more efficient than petrol cars.
I drink too much coffee.
I drink too much coffee.
traditional
traditional
My family follows many traditional customs during the holidays.
There isn't enough space.
There isn't enough space.
relationship
relationship
She has a good relationship with her colleagues.
You should see a doctor about that.
You should see a doctor about that.
elderly
elderly
The government should do more to help elderly people.
You really should get more sleep.
You really should get more sleep.
You must not share your password.
You must not share your password.
She might not come to the meeting.
She might not come to the meeting.
It could be more serious than we think.
It could be more serious than we think.
That can't be right.
That can't be right.
I think it's important because it helps people.
I think it's important because it helps people.
In my opinion, this job is better than my last one.
In my opinion, this job is better than my last one.
I think this is a problem because it affects everyone.
I think this is a problem because it affects everyone.
I agree with you because it saves a lot of time.
I agree with you because it saves a lot of time.
I don't agree with you. I think it's different.
I don't agree with you. I think it's different.
However, there are some disadvantages.
However, there are some disadvantages.
I used to walk to school.
I used to walk to school.
I didn't use to like coffee.
I didn't use to like coffee.
Did you use to live near here?
Did you use to live near here?
She used to be very shy.
She used to be very shy.
I'm getting better.
I'm getting better.
He's getting worse.
He's getting worse.
I got lost on the way here.
I got lost on the way here.
I'm getting ready to leave.
I'm getting ready to leave.
She said she was tired.
She said she was tired.
He told me he couldn't come.
He told me he couldn't come.
She said she would call me later.
She said she would call me later.
He told me that the meeting was cancelled.
He told me that the meeting was cancelled.
She asked me where I lived.
She asked me where I lived.
I enjoy listening to music.
I enjoy listening to music.
I've finished writing the report.
I've finished writing the report.
I decided to leave early.
I decided to leave early.
She plans to study abroad.
She plans to study abroad.
I stopped eating fast food.
I stopped eating fast food.
He avoided talking about the problem.
He avoided talking about the problem.
Would you mind closing the window?
Would you mind closing the window?
Someone called you while you were out.
Someone called you while you were out.
Did anyone call while I was out?
Did anyone call while I was out?
No one came to the party.
No one came to the party.
Everyone knows about it.
Everyone knows about it.
I need something to eat.
I need something to eat.
Is there anything I can do to help?
Is there anything I can do to help?
There's nothing to do here.
There's nothing to do here.
Everything is ready.
Everything is ready.
The letter was written by my colleague.
The letter was written by my colleague.
The meeting was cancelled.
The meeting was cancelled.
The phone was made in Korea.
The phone was made in Korea.
The results will be announced tomorrow.
The results will be announced tomorrow.
English is spoken all over the world.
English is spoken all over the world.
The road is being repaired.
The road is being repaired.
This bridge was built in 1985.
This bridge was built in 1985.
Both options are good.
Both options are good.
Neither answer is correct.
Neither answer is correct.
You can take either road.
You can take either road.
I don't like it either.
I don't like it either.
This bag is as expensive as that one.
This bag is as expensive as that one.
This restaurant is not as good as the last one.
This restaurant is not as good as the last one.
She speaks English almost as well as a native speaker.
She speaks English almost as well as a native speaker.
You're coming tomorrow, aren't you?
You're coming tomorrow, aren't you?
It's a great idea, isn't it?
It's a great idea, isn't it?
She doesn't live here anymore, does she?
She doesn't live here anymore, does she?
He can drive, can't he?
He can drive, can't he?
I've been working here for two years.
I've been working here for two years.
She's been studying all morning.
She's been studying all morning.
How long have you been waiting?
How long have you been waiting?
I've been feeling tired all week.
I've been feeling tired all week.
If I had more money, I would travel more.
If I had more money, I would travel more.
If I were you, I would see a doctor.
If I were you, I would see a doctor.
What would you do if you lost your job?
What would you do if you lost your job?
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
I wouldn't do that if I were you.
She keeps making the same mistake.
She keeps making the same mistake.
I'm considering changing jobs.
I'm considering changing jobs.
I hope to hear from you soon.
I hope to hear from you soon.
I expect to finish by Friday.
I expect to finish by Friday.
My boss let me leave early.
My boss let me leave early.
The noise made it difficult to sleep.
The noise made it difficult to sleep.
get used to something
get used to something
It took me a while to get used to waking up early.
I'm used to living alone now.
I'm used to living alone now.
It's worth trying.
It's worth trying.