{"id":1204,"date":"2019-04-30T06:16:51","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T06:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.com\/blog\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2019-04-30T06:16:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-30T06:16:52","slug":"ielts-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/blog\/ielts-vocabulary\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS exam | Improving your vocabulary is essential for a high score"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vocabulary\nfor IELTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IELT The\nInternational English Language Testing System, that is IELTS, is the English\nlanguage proficiency test for those who want to study or work in a country\nwhere english is the language of communication.\nEstablished in 1989, this test is jointly managed by the British\nCouncil, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. This is one of\nthe major English language test, others being TOEFL,TOEIC, and many more. This\ntest is divided in two modules , i.e., IELTS academic and IELTS general\ntraining. Choosing between these two module depends on the purpose of the\ncandidate’s application for the test. If the candidate is applying for further\nstudies in any academic field, he or she should opt for IELTS academic version\notherwise if the purpose of test is concerning with the profession,  job or to migrate, IELTS general training is\nthe option to go with. Both these versions \nincorporates the judgement of candidate\u2019s ability to read, write, listen\nand speak in the english language. For all these sections, one thing is clear,\nyou need to have a standard vocabulary to be able to deal with the test. Every\nsingle minute, you have to deal with words especially in writing and speaking\nsection because there isn’t any \u201csorting hat\u201d like in the Harry Potter series,\nwho can read your brain without your using a word. And when it comes to\nlistening and speaking section, only if you are aware of the words the question\ncomprises of,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

then only you can complete the sections in the alloted time\nlength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What role vocabulary palys in different sections<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary\nin Reading Section:-. In the reading part, you will be\ngiven some passages to read and answer certain questions regarding the\ncontent.You are not only asked to be able to understand the passages but also\nto rephrase the content in your own words. If you can’t decipher the words that\nare in the question, then it’s not possible to form an answer accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary in Writing Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Writing section examines your ability to frame your understanding and ideas in words using an effective and rich vocabulary and grammar. In one question there will be a visual representation that you have to explain in your words. Another question will ask you to argue and put forth your opinions about the topic given. For the former task, you need to be aware of the words that form the exact expression of the visual image\u00a0 through your words. And for an effective argument over the given topic in the latter task, use of\u00a0 good and perfect words that define your opinions will reduce ambiguity and also represents your answer with clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary in Listening Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The listening section consists of four recordings of native English speakers and this test will examine your ability to understand the opinions and attitudes of the speaker and develop your ideas regarding that speech. The recordings will be in different foreign accents that you have to be familiar with. If the accent would be unfamiliar to you then it will consume a lot of time for you to figure out the words that have been said in the recordings. Sometimes, even if you know the word, the different pronunciation of the known word might divert you from the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary in speaking section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The speaking\ntest targets to judge your fluency in English language and how quickly you form\nideas and comprehend them to a meaningful understanding. To form meaningful\nsentences, vocabulary plays a significant role. Of course your unfamiliarity\nwith the words would be a hurdle because 20 to 30% points are based on vocabulary.\nSo you have to start preparing a rich vocabulary that can help you improve your\nband score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Till now,\nyou must have realised that even though vocabulary isn’t any particular section\nin IELTS but this is the element that is common in every single section.\nWithout a standard vocabulary, you will not be able to pursue high band scores\nin any case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One would say, Why? What’s the issue with not having a rich vocabulary? Why do I need to learn complex words? Can’t I express my views in common terms?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There we\nlose the actual meaning of vocabulary and its importance particularly for\nIELTS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Vocabulary\nis not just about learning new and complex words. Let’s pick a word : \u2018 Awful\n\u2019, naturally we will imagine the negative aspect of the emotions like\ndisgusting. But did you know that the word was actually a synonym of \u2018Awesome\u2019.\nBut by the 19th century, awful is used to mean frightful or exceeding bad. If\nthe passage is about, let’s say, the awful landscapes of Scotland, you might\nmisinterpret it and form an image of hate and detestation and then your answers\nwill carry a different meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The point\nhere is that it does not matter if you have rich vocabulary or not. What\nmatters the most is that you should know the meaning as well as synonyms of the\nwords that in the question and that you use in your answers. We know \u2018Awful\u2019 is\nnot a complex word. It’s as general as ‘general\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often\ncandidates are in the delusion that cramming up a long list of words would\nimpress the examiner. But vocabulary isn’t about mugging up your head with\nwords. It is better to keep the habit of looking at the words, understanding\nit’s meaning in context to the text so that you can utilise them at appropriate\nplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not\nenough just to know the word and spellings. Especially in listening and\nspeaking section you might get confused with the change of accents even though\nyou know the word. So while learning any word, also focus on how it is being\npronounced in different accents. That way it will be easy for you to decipher\nwords in local accent of different countries. A good way of learning\npronunciation is phonetics. Phonetics is a systematic classification of the\nsounds made in spoken utterance ( in this case, of English words) . This study\nteaches you the way of pronouncing a word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to enhance and improve vocabulary in simple ways for IELTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. The most interesting way to learn new words and their pronunciation is to watch movies or a TV show and listen to the songs. Of course you are not going to learn words alphabetically through dictionary so most of the vocabulary is learnt from context. Reading any novel of your interest is in no way boring and would benefit you in learning words of particular locales. Novels also introduce you to distant places that you are unfamiliar with.\u00a0 Adding to it, newspaper is great help. There are crossword games in the newspaper which are fun as well as advantageous.<\/li>
  2. We often think that we have memorized the word that we have only read. But that memory is transient. Writing down what you have read will make you remember the word and is meaning. So whenever you come across to a new word or phrase or information, write it in a separate notebook. And try to use those words and phrases in your daily conversations.<\/li>
  3. To make it easier and playful, you can create flashcards. Although it is recommended for children to help them learn but this technique is effective and creative for learning fast and easy. You will find many websites to instruct you ways of making interesting flashcards.<\/li>
  4. I would refer you a specific book \u2018Word Power Made Easy\u2019 by Norman Lewis. This book is amazing for understanding a word from its origin. This way it shows how if you know the origin or the root meaning of a word then\u00a0 you can judge any other word which is derived from that root meaning. For instance,\u00a0 \u2018credence\u2019 is the root word of \u2018credible\u2019 i.e. the belief that something is true. If you are aware of it, then you will quickly make out the meaning of the word \u2018incredible\u2019. Read that book and you will understand how incredible the power of a word\u00a0 is.<\/li>
  5. You have plenty of online resources available to practice vocabulary and enhance it in your desirable way. If\u00a0 You seek for online tutorials, you can have access to them either on YouTube or through the official website of IELTS. There is also practice material available on the internet by which you can have awareness regarding the level of vocabulary you are expected to know to crack IELTS with good scores.<\/li>
  6. Even if you apply all these ideas to enrich your vocabulary, if you don’t keep it in your habit or make it your daily ritual to learn new words and phrases, you are just ruining your precious time and creating a facade of your knowledge. Keep it in practice and with practice you also develop a sense of confidence and belief in yourself and that is the key to qualify the IELTS test. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Vocabulary\nskills is a significant contribution to your IELTS band score that you know\nnow. To rise and shine in the test make sure that you learn the English\nlanguage by heart and get yourself familiarise with new words and their use in\nthe  context.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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