9 Band Vocabulary

Certainly! Here are some commonly used vocabulary words and phrases that can be helpful for the IELTS speaking test:

  1. Advantages and Disadvantages:

    • Advantages: beneficial, positive, advantageous, favorable, valuable, beneficial, useful
    • Disadvantages: detrimental, negative, drawback, downside, disadvantageous, harmful, unfavorable

  2. Agreeing and Disagreeing:

    • Agreeing: I agree, I think so too, I share the same view, I'm of the same opinion, That's true, Absolutely
    • Disagreeing: I disagree, I beg to differ, I'm afraid I don't agree, I see things differently, I'm not convinced

  3. Giving Opinions:

    • In my opinion, From my point of view, Personally, I believe/feel/think, I'm convinced that
    • It seems to me, I would argue that, I'm inclined to think, As far as I'm concerned

  4. Expressing Certainty and Uncertainty:

    • Certainty: Definitely, Certainly, Without a doubt, There's no question that, It's clear/evident/certain that
    • Uncertainty: Maybe, Perhaps, It's possible/probable/likely, I'm not entirely sure, It could be the case that

  5. Expressing Cause and Effect:

    • Cause: Due to, Owing to, Because of, As a result of, The reason for
    • Effect: Consequently, Therefore, As a result, Hence, Thus, So

  6. Describing Trends:

    • Increase: Rise, Grow, Go up, Climb, Surge, Escalate
    • Decrease: Decline, Drop, Go down, Reduce, Fall, Plummet

  7. Giving Examples:

    • For instance, For example, Such as, Let me give you an example, To illustrate

  8. Describing Similarities and Differences:

    • Similarities: Similarly, Likewise, In the same way, Both
    • Differences: However, On the other hand, In contrast, Conversely, Unlike

  9. Expressing Importance:

    • Crucial, Vital, Essential, Critical, Significant, Paramount, Fundamental

  10. Expressing Frequency:

    • Always, Usually, Frequently, Often, Sometimes, Occasionally, Rarely, Seldom, Never

    • Note: Remember to practice using these words and phrases in context to enhance your fluency during the IELTS speaking test. It's important to use them naturally and appropriately.