Summary of Essential IELTS Listening Vocabulary
Essential IELTS Listening Vocabulary: Boost Your Score
Introduction
This study guide focuses on high-frequency vocabulary and useful academic skills for the IELTS Listening and academic contexts. It is designed for a not-attending student who studies independently. The material groups related vocabulary, explains common academic and everyday contexts, and shows how to use these words in real-world situations.
Days and Months: Basic Time Vocabulary
Days of the week
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Weekdays = Monday to Friday; Weekend = Saturday and Sunday
Definition: Weekday — a day of the week other than Saturday or Sunday.
Practical example: If a lecture is scheduled on Tuesday, note that it is a weekday; student services may be closed on the weekend.
Months of the year
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Definition: Month — a named division of the year used to plan study schedules and deadlines.
Practical example: Plan dissertation milestones by setting monthly targets (e.g., draft by March, revise by May).
Money Matters: Banking and Payments
Key terms and uses
- cash, debit card, credit card, cheque
- in advance, annual fee, monthly membership, interest rate, deposit, tuition fees
- bank statement, current account, student account, withdraw, mortgage, debt, annuity
- retailer terms: retail voucher, coupon, purchase, partial refund, non-refundable, duty-free store
- credit-related: interest-free credit, grace period, low-risk investment
- brands and finance: MasterCard, VISA, finance department, income, distribution costs
Definition: Interest rate — the percentage charged on borrowed money or earned on savings.
Table: Payment types and typical uses
| Payment type | Typical use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | Small purchases, markets | Immediate payment |
| Debit card | Everyday spending | Direct from current account |
| Credit card | Larger purchases, online shopping | May have interest and grace period |
| Cheque | Rent, formal payments | Becoming less common |
Practical example: Use a student account and debit card for daily expenses, and check your bank statement monthly to monitor tuition fee withdrawals.
Academic Subjects: Choosing and Describing Courses
Common subject areas
- Sciences: biology, chemistry, physics
- Social sciences: psychology, anthropology, economics, politics
- Arts and humanities: literature, philosophy, performing arts, visual arts, history
- Professional and technical: law, business management, architecture, statistics, mathematics, agriculture, archaeology
Definition: Module — a unit or section of a course, often assessed separately.
Practical example: When preparing a study plan, list modules by subject area and their assessment dates to balance workload.
Table: Subject group vs common assessments
| Subject group | Typical assessments | Typical resources |
|---|---|---|
| Sciences | Lab reports, experiments | Textbooks, lab manuals, equipment |
| Humanities | Essays, dissertations | Libraries, primary texts |
| Business/Management | Case studies, presentations | Reports, market data |
Studying at College/University: Processes and Places
Key vocabulary
- course outline, lecture, seminar, tutor, dissertation, assessment, deadline, attendance
- handout, written work, report writing, research, proofreading, experiment, reference, textbook, dictionary
- laptop, printer, computer centre, library, classroom, computer laboratory, main hall
- student advisor, placement test, overseas studen
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IELTS Core Guide
Klíčové pojmy: Know days and months and use them to schedule study tasks, Monitor bank statements and understand interest rates and grace periods, Use student-specific accounts and services (student account, advisor, support), Break large assessments (dissertation) into monthly milestones, Choose appropriate research tools: questionnaire for breadth, interview for depth, Use concise note-taking strategies during listening (keywords, abbreviations), Include balanced meals and regular exercise to support study performance, Pilot surveys and questionnaires before full data collection, Compare payment types to choose the safest option for purchases, Use library and computer centre services early for research support, Organize modules by subject and assessment to manage workload, Use proofreading and peer feedback to reduce submission errors