Useful vocabularies for IELTS Speaking

Useful vocabularies for IELTS Speaking

PART 1: General Everyday Topics

Home and Hometown

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example	Nepali Meaning
Picturesque	Beautiful, visually charming	My hometown is a picturesque place surrounded by green hills.	सुन्दर दृश्यले भरिएको
Tranquil	Peaceful and calm	I love the tranquil atmosphere of my village.	शान्त
Bustling	Full of activity and noise	The city center is always bustling with people.	भीडभाडयुक्त
Suburban	Relating to an area near a city	I live in a suburban area, about 10 km from the city.	उपनगर
Well-developed infrastructure	Good facilities like roads, schools, etc.	My city has well-developed infrastructure.	विकसित संरचना

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Education and Learning

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example	Nepali Meaning
Acquire knowledge	To gain understanding	We go to school to acquire knowledge and skills.	ज्ञान प्राप्त गर्नु
Holistic education	Education that develops all aspects of a person	I believe in a holistic education system.	समग्र शिक्षा
Hands-on learning	Learning by doing practical things	I prefer hands-on learning rather than theory.	व्यावहारिक सिकाइ
Academic excellence	High performance in studies	My school focuses on academic excellence.	शैक्षिक उत्कृष्टता
Lifelong learner	A person who keeps learning	I consider myself a lifelong learner.	आजीवन विद्यार्थी

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Work and Career

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example	Nepali Meaning
Lucrative	Profitable, well-paying	Marketing is a lucrative career nowadays.	फाइदाजनक
Job satisfaction	Happiness from one’s job	Job satisfaction is more important than salary.	रोजगार सन्तुष्टि
Work-life balance	Balance between job and personal life	I always try to maintain a good work-life balance.	काम र जीवन सन्तुलन
Professional growth	Career development	I want to join a company that offers professional growth.	व्यावसायिक वृद्धि
Freelancing	Working independently	Freelancing gives flexibility and independence.	स्वतन्त्र पेशा

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Environment

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example	Nepali Meaning
Sustainable	Environmentally friendly	We should use sustainable energy sources.	दिगो
Deforestation	Cutting down of forests	Deforestation leads to loss of biodiversity.	वन विनाश
Renewable energy	Energy from natural sources	Solar energy is a form of renewable energy.	नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा
Carbon footprint	Amount of carbon released by human activities	We should reduce our carbon footprint.	कार्बन पदचिन्ह
Eco-friendly	Not harmful to the environment	I prefer eco-friendly products.	वातावरणमैत्री

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Travel and Holidays

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example	Nepali Meaning
Wanderlust	Desire to travel	I have a strong wanderlust and love visiting new places.	भ्रमणको इच्छा
Breathtaking	Extremely beautiful	The view from the mountain was breathtaking.	मनमोहक
Off the beaten track	Away from popular places	I enjoy traveling to places off the beaten track.	कम प्रसिद्ध ठाउँमा
Cultural immersion	Deeply experiencing local culture	Traveling allows cultural immersion.	सांस्कृतिक समावेश
Hospitality	Friendly welcome	Nepalese are known for their warm hospitality.	आतिथ्य

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Technology

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example	Nepali Meaning
Cutting-edge	Modern and advanced	My phone has cutting-edge technology.	अत्याधुनिक
Digital literacy	Ability to use digital tools	Digital literacy is essential nowadays.	डिजिटल सीप
Artificial intelligence	AI, smart technology	Artificial intelligence is changing our world.	कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता
Cybersecurity	Protection from online threats	Cybersecurity should be taken seriously.	साइबर सुरक्षा
Tech-savvy	Good with technology	Young people today are very tech-savvy.	प्रविधिमा निपुण

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Health and Lifestyle

Vocabulary	Meaning	Example	Nepali Meaning
Balanced diet	Eating nutritious food	A balanced diet keeps us healthy.	सन्तुलित आहार
Sedentary lifestyle	Inactive lifestyle	A sedentary lifestyle can cause health problems.	निष्क्रिय जीवनशैली
Physical fitness	Good health through exercise	Physical fitness is vital for mental peace.	शारीरिक तन्दुरुस्ती
Mental well-being	Emotional and psychological health	Meditation helps maintain mental well-being.	मानसिक स्वास्थ्य
Preventive measures	Steps to avoid illness	We should take preventive measures to stay fit.	रोकथामका उपाय

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PART 2 & 3: Advanced Vocabulary for Descriptive and Analytical Answers

Expression	Meaning	Example
From my perspective	In my opinion	From my perspective, education is the key to success.
It goes without saying that	Obviously	It goes without saying that pollution is a global issue.
A double-edged sword	Has both good and bad sides	Technology is a double-edged sword.
Play a vital role	Be very important	Teachers play a vital role in shaping our future.
The root cause of	The main reason	The root cause of unemployment is poor education.
In the long run	Over a long time	Regular exercise is beneficial in the long run.
By and large	Generally	By and large, people prefer city life.
A blessing in disguise	Something good hidden in a bad situation	Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.
Keep up with	Stay updated	It’s hard to keep up with modern technology.
As far as I’m concerned	In my opinion	As far as I’m concerned, online learning is effective.

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BAND 8–9 LEVEL EXPRESSIONS (Idiomatic & Academic)

Phrase	Meaning	Example
The pros outweigh the cons	Advantages are more than disadvantages	I believe the pros of studying abroad outweigh the cons.
A thing of the past	Something outdated	Using paper maps is a thing of the past.
To be on cloud nine	Extremely happy	I was on cloud nine when I got my IELTS result.
Broaden one’s horizons	Expand knowledge	Traveling abroad broadens one’s horizons.
The lion’s share	The largest part	The lion’s share of my income goes to rent.
Cut down on	Reduce	I’m trying to cut down on junk food.
A burning issue	A very important topic	Climate change is a burning issue nowadays.
Jump on the bandwagon	Follow a trend	Many people are jumping on the fitness bandwagon.
A breath of fresh air	Something new and refreshing	Her ideas were a breath of fresh air in our project.
To go hand in hand	Be closely related	Education and development go hand in hand.

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Tips for Using Vocabulary Naturally

1.      Don’t memorize blindly – use words that fit your natural speaking style.

2.      Practice paraphrasing – say the same idea in different ways.

3.      Collocations matter – use phrases like “make progress,” “take an opportunity,” “gain experience.”

4.      Link words fluently – e.g., Actually, To be honest, Personally speaking, On the other hand.

5.      Record and review – listen to your speech and check if vocabulary sounds natural.