Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of the word 'feasible'?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of the word 'feasible'?
- A traveler planning a trip to space with no prior astronautical preparation or experience.
- A small business owner planning to expand operations after securing substantial funding and resources. (correct)
- A company aiming to launch a new product line without conducting market research to assess demand.
- An individual deciding to learn five new languages in a month.
In which scenario would the term 'proponent' be most appropriately used?
In which scenario would the term 'proponent' be most appropriately used?
- Referring to a person who publicly opposes a new law.
- Indicating someone who is neutral in a political debate.
- Describing someone who is ambivalent about a new urban development project.
- Identifying an individual who actively campaigns for stricter environmental regulations. (correct)
Which situation provides the best example of how the word 'deploy' is typically used?
Which situation provides the best example of how the word 'deploy' is typically used?
- A chef arranging ingredients for a recipe.
- A company strategically allocating its marketing budget across different platforms. (correct)
- A gardener planting flowers in rows.
- A librarian organizing books on shelves.
In which context is the word 'notable' most fitting?
In which context is the word 'notable' most fitting?
Which scenario exemplifies a 'detrimental' effect?
Which scenario exemplifies a 'detrimental' effect?
In what situation would one aim to 'mitigate' a problem effectively?
In what situation would one aim to 'mitigate' a problem effectively?
What situation demonstrates a 'discrepancy'?
What situation demonstrates a 'discrepancy'?
Which of the following actions displays 'resilient' behavior?
Which of the following actions displays 'resilient' behavior?
How would policies that 'alleviate' poverty be designed?
How would policies that 'alleviate' poverty be designed?
Which group is typically considered 'vulnerable' during an economic crisis?
Which group is typically considered 'vulnerable' during an economic crisis?
How does the adoption of electric cars represent a 'paradigm' shift in transportation?
How does the adoption of electric cars represent a 'paradigm' shift in transportation?
In which context would a business strategy be considered 'viable'?
In which context would a business strategy be considered 'viable'?
What is a 'benign' effect of a new environmental policy?
What is a 'benign' effect of a new environmental policy?
Which environment is 'conducive' to creativity and innovation?
Which environment is 'conducive' to creativity and innovation?
What is the role of 'incentives' in promoting renewable energy adoption?
What is the role of 'incentives' in promoting renewable energy adoption?
What is the primary goal when researchers 'compile' data from various sources?
What is the primary goal when researchers 'compile' data from various sources?
How should one interpret 'contradictory' findings in a research paper?
How should one interpret 'contradictory' findings in a research paper?
Which action would best 'foster' innovation in a workplace?
Which action would best 'foster' innovation in a workplace?
What strategies would improve 'retention' of employees?
What strategies would improve 'retention' of employees?
What is the goal when artists 'depict' nature in paintings?
What is the goal when artists 'depict' nature in paintings?
In giving advice, what does it mean to 'steer clear of' conflicts?
In giving advice, what does it mean to 'steer clear of' conflicts?
In the context of project success, what would it imply if it 'solely' depends on funding?
In the context of project success, what would it imply if it 'solely' depends on funding?
How would a region with 'abundant' water resources typically benefit?
How would a region with 'abundant' water resources typically benefit?
What actions are consistent with efforts to promote 'sustainability'?
What actions are consistent with efforts to promote 'sustainability'?
How do teachers 'assess' students' understanding of course material?
How do teachers 'assess' students' understanding of course material?
Which of the following statements describes the common understanding of 'target'?
Which of the following statements describes the common understanding of 'target'?
What is the goal of designing survey questions to 'elicit' honest responses?
What is the goal of designing survey questions to 'elicit' honest responses?
When historians 'decipher' ancient texts, what are they trying to accomplish?
When historians 'decipher' ancient texts, what are they trying to accomplish?
How do currency exchange rates typically 'fluctuate' in global markets?
How do currency exchange rates typically 'fluctuate' in global markets?
What is the purpose of 'outlining' the main points of a presentation or essay?
What is the purpose of 'outlining' the main points of a presentation or essay?
Why do governments 'promote' public health initiatives?
Why do governments 'promote' public health initiatives?
What is the primary concern when discussing the 'habitat' of endangered species?
What is the primary concern when discussing the 'habitat' of endangered species?
How does increased funding 'augment' public health services?
How does increased funding 'augment' public health services?
Which of the following uses of "born and raised" is grammatically correct?
Which of the following uses of "born and raised" is grammatically correct?
Which sentence correctly uses an article (a, an, the) before a job title?
Which sentence correctly uses an article (a, an, the) before a job title?
Which sentence correctly uses the gerund form to express a general statement about a job?
Which sentence correctly uses the gerund form to express a general statement about a job?
Which transition word is suitable to contrast ideas?
Which transition word is suitable to contrast ideas?
What structure is most suitable if you want to express your opinion of the hobbies?
What structure is most suitable if you want to express your opinion of the hobbies?
Which phrasal verb should be used when talking about starting a new hobby?
Which phrasal verb should be used when talking about starting a new hobby?
What verb form should be used after "consider"?
What verb form should be used after "consider"?
What does the expression "take after" mean?
What does the expression "take after" mean?
What is the second conditional used for?
What is the second conditional used for?
If you're answering an IELTS and you feel you haven't conveyed your idea in a way you like, what could you say?
If you're answering an IELTS and you feel you haven't conveyed your idea in a way you like, what could you say?
In which scenario would deploying resources be the MOST appropriate course of action?
In which scenario would deploying resources be the MOST appropriate course of action?
Which situation exemplifies a 'notable' achievement in the field of environmental conservation?
Which situation exemplifies a 'notable' achievement in the field of environmental conservation?
What is the MOST likely detrimental effect of a company's decision to outsource its customer service operations to a country with lower labor costs?
What is the MOST likely detrimental effect of a company's decision to outsource its customer service operations to a country with lower labor costs?
Which strategy would BEST mitigate the harmful impacts of deforestation on local ecosystems?
Which strategy would BEST mitigate the harmful impacts of deforestation on local ecosystems?
What is the MOST likely cause of a 'discrepancy' between a company's financial reports and its actual bank statements?
What is the MOST likely cause of a 'discrepancy' between a company's financial reports and its actual bank statements?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates 'resilient' behavior in an individual facing significant adversity?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates 'resilient' behavior in an individual facing significant adversity?
How might a government policy 'alleviate' the burden of high healthcare costs on low-income families?
How might a government policy 'alleviate' the burden of high healthcare costs on low-income families?
Which group is particularly 'vulnerable' to the negative effects of climate change?
Which group is particularly 'vulnerable' to the negative effects of climate change?
The rise of remote work represents a 'paradigm' shift in what aspect of modern business?
The rise of remote work represents a 'paradigm' shift in what aspect of modern business?
Under what conditions would launching a new budget airline be considered 'viable' in a highly competitive market?
Under what conditions would launching a new budget airline be considered 'viable' in a highly competitive market?
What would be considered a 'benign' side effect of a new medication designed to treat chronic pain?
What would be considered a 'benign' side effect of a new medication designed to treat chronic pain?
Which type of organizational culture is MOST 'conducive' to innovation and creativity?
Which type of organizational culture is MOST 'conducive' to innovation and creativity?
What 'incentives' could a government offer to encourage homeowners to invest in energy-efficient upgrades, such as solar panels and insulation?
What 'incentives' could a government offer to encourage homeowners to invest in energy-efficient upgrades, such as solar panels and insulation?
Why might journalists 'compile' information from multiple sources when reporting on a complex political scandal?
Why might journalists 'compile' information from multiple sources when reporting on a complex political scandal?
How should a scientist interpret 'contradictory' results obtained from two different clinical trials testing the same drug?
How should a scientist interpret 'contradictory' results obtained from two different clinical trials testing the same drug?
What steps can a company take to 'foster' a stronger sense of teamwork and collaboration among its employees?
What steps can a company take to 'foster' a stronger sense of teamwork and collaboration among its employees?
What is one effective strategy for improving 'retention' of newly acquired knowledge or skills?
What is one effective strategy for improving 'retention' of newly acquired knowledge or skills?
How might an artist 'depict' the theme of social injustice in a contemporary art installation?
How might an artist 'depict' the theme of social injustice in a contemporary art installation?
What advice would you give someone looking to 'steer clear of' conflicts in the workplace without compromising their own values or principles?
What advice would you give someone looking to 'steer clear of' conflicts in the workplace without compromising their own values or principles?
What does it imply if the success of an innovative startup 'solely' depends on securing a single large contract?
What does it imply if the success of an innovative startup 'solely' depends on securing a single large contract?
How might a community with 'abundant' access to renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind power, benefit economically?
How might a community with 'abundant' access to renewable energy resources, such as solar and wind power, benefit economically?
What are some key considerations for promoting 'sustainability' in urban planning and development?
What are some key considerations for promoting 'sustainability' in urban planning and development?
What methods do educators commonly use to 'assess' students' critical thinking skills?
What methods do educators commonly use to 'assess' students' critical thinking skills?
How does a company define its 'target' market when launching a new product or service?
How does a company define its 'target' market when launching a new product or service?
Why might researchers use open-ended questions in a survey designed to 'elicit' detailed responses from participants?
Why might researchers use open-ended questions in a survey designed to 'elicit' detailed responses from participants?
What challenges might historians face when attempting to 'decipher' ancient texts written in a language with no known modern descendants?
What challenges might historians face when attempting to 'decipher' ancient texts written in a language with no known modern descendants?
What factors can cause the price of crude oil to 'fluctuate' significantly in the global market?
What factors can cause the price of crude oil to 'fluctuate' significantly in the global market?
Before writing a research paper, what is the primary purpose of 'outlining' the main arguments and supporting evidence?
Before writing a research paper, what is the primary purpose of 'outlining' the main arguments and supporting evidence?
Why do governments often 'promote' initiatives aimed at increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables?
Why do governments often 'promote' initiatives aimed at increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables?
What are the MOST important considerations when assessing the suitability of a particular area as a 'habitat' for a specific endangered species?
What are the MOST important considerations when assessing the suitability of a particular area as a 'habitat' for a specific endangered species?
How might increased funding for public libraries 'augment' the educational resources available to a community?
How might increased funding for public libraries 'augment' the educational resources available to a community?
Which sentence accurately describes how someone would use the expression 'born and raised'?
Which sentence accurately describes how someone would use the expression 'born and raised'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a/an/the before a job title?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a/an/the before a job title?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the gerund form to express a general statement about a job?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses the gerund form to express a general statement about a job?
Which transition word would you use if you're describing hobbies you like, but want to mention a hobby you dislike?
Which transition word would you use if you're describing hobbies you like, but want to mention a hobby you dislike?
What structure is most suitable if you want to express your opinion of the reasons for a success?
What structure is most suitable if you want to express your opinion of the reasons for a success?
Which phrasal verb should be used when you express an interest to start a new hobby?
Which phrasal verb should be used when you express an interest to start a new hobby?
What verb form should be used if the subject is confident that they can draw well?
What verb form should be used if the subject is confident that they can draw well?
What does it mean when people say that you take after someone in your family?
What does it mean when people say that you take after someone in your family?
Which of the following is an example of the second conditional?
Which of the following is an example of the second conditional?
Imagine you're in the speaking part of IELTS and you want to rephrase an answer. What phrase would make the most sense?
Imagine you're in the speaking part of IELTS and you want to rephrase an answer. What phrase would make the most sense?
Which of the following actions is considered 'feasible' in a business context?
Which of the following actions is considered 'feasible' in a business context?
In the context of environmental policy, who would MOST likely be a 'proponent' of carbon taxation?
In the context of environmental policy, who would MOST likely be a 'proponent' of carbon taxation?
Which situation BEST exemplifies a strategic 'deployment' of technology resources?
Which situation BEST exemplifies a strategic 'deployment' of technology resources?
Which outcome would be considered a 'notable' achievement in the field of medicine?
Which outcome would be considered a 'notable' achievement in the field of medicine?
What is the MOST likely 'detrimental' effect of a company's decision to use child labor in its supply chain?
What is the MOST likely 'detrimental' effect of a company's decision to use child labor in its supply chain?
Which strategy would BEST 'mitigate' the risks associated with investing in a volatile cryptocurrency?
Which strategy would BEST 'mitigate' the risks associated with investing in a volatile cryptocurrency?
What action would MOST likely reveal a 'discrepancy' in research findings?
What action would MOST likely reveal a 'discrepancy' in research findings?
Which scenario demonstrates 'resilient' behavior in the face of a major setback?
Which scenario demonstrates 'resilient' behavior in the face of a major setback?
How might a government policy 'alleviate' the problem of food insecurity in a low-income community?
How might a government policy 'alleviate' the problem of food insecurity in a low-income community?
Which population is particularly 'vulnerable' to the negative impacts of automation and artificial intelligence?
Which population is particularly 'vulnerable' to the negative impacts of automation and artificial intelligence?
The increasing popularity of online education represents a 'paradigm' shift in which area?
The increasing popularity of online education represents a 'paradigm' shift in which area?
Under what conditions would a small, independent bookstore be considered 'viable' in the age of e-commerce?
Under what conditions would a small, independent bookstore be considered 'viable' in the age of e-commerce?
What could be considered a 'benign' use of data collected from social media users?
What could be considered a 'benign' use of data collected from social media users?
Which workplace environment is MOST 'conducive' to employee innovation and creativity?
Which workplace environment is MOST 'conducive' to employee innovation and creativity?
What 'incentives' might a government offer to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by consumers?
What 'incentives' might a government offer to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by consumers?
Why might historians 'compile' oral histories from different communities?
Why might historians 'compile' oral histories from different communities?
How should a policymaker interpret 'contradictory' results from different economic studies?
How should a policymaker interpret 'contradictory' results from different economic studies?
Which action would BEST 'foster' a culture of innovation within an organization?
Which action would BEST 'foster' a culture of innovation within an organization?
What is the MOST effective strategy for improving 'retention' of new clients in a competitive market?
What is the MOST effective strategy for improving 'retention' of new clients in a competitive market?
How might a filmmaker 'depict' the theme of social inequality in a documentary film?
How might a filmmaker 'depict' the theme of social inequality in a documentary film?
Flashcards
Feasible
Feasible
Possible to do easily or conveniently; practical. Commonly used in writing to discuss the practicality of proposals or solutions.
Proponent
Proponent
A person who advocates or supports a theory, proposal, or course of action. Frequently seen in discussions about policy debates and research.
Deploy
Deploy
To move into position for action, or to utilize something in a strategic manner. Often used in writing to describe the implementation of resources or strategies.
Notable
Notable
Signup and view all the flashcards
Detrimental
Detrimental
Signup and view all the flashcards
Mitigate
Mitigate
Signup and view all the flashcards
Discrepancy
Discrepancy
Signup and view all the flashcards
Resilient
Resilient
Signup and view all the flashcards
Alleviate
Alleviate
Signup and view all the flashcards
Vulnerable
Vulnerable
Signup and view all the flashcards
Paradigm
Paradigm
Signup and view all the flashcards
Viable
Viable
Signup and view all the flashcards
Benign
Benign
Signup and view all the flashcards
Conducive
Conducive
Signup and view all the flashcards
Incentive
Incentive
Signup and view all the flashcards
Compile
Compile
Signup and view all the flashcards
Contradictory
Contradictory
Signup and view all the flashcards
Foster
Foster
Signup and view all the flashcards
Retention
Retention
Signup and view all the flashcards
Depict
Depict
Signup and view all the flashcards
Steer clear of
Steer clear of
Signup and view all the flashcards
Solely
Solely
Signup and view all the flashcards
Abundant
Abundant
Signup and view all the flashcards
Sustainability
Sustainability
Signup and view all the flashcards
Assess
Assess
Signup and view all the flashcards
Target
Target
Signup and view all the flashcards
Elicit
Elicit
Signup and view all the flashcards
Decipher
Decipher
Signup and view all the flashcards
Fluctuate
Fluctuate
Signup and view all the flashcards
Outline
Outline
Signup and view all the flashcards
Promote
Promote
Signup and view all the flashcards
Habitat
Habitat
Signup and view all the flashcards
Augment
Augment
Signup and view all the flashcards
To level with someone
To level with someone
Signup and view all the flashcards
You know what?
You know what?
Signup and view all the flashcards
to Crank Up
to Crank Up
Signup and view all the flashcards
All right
All right
Signup and view all the flashcards
Let's do it
Let's do it
Signup and view all the flashcards
It's go time
It's go time
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Vocabulary for IELTS
- Feasible means easily or conveniently possible, often used in writing about the practicality of proposals or solutions.
- A proponent is someone who advocates for a theory, proposal, or action.
- Deploy means to move into position for action or utilize something strategically.
- Notable means worthy of attention or remarkable, often used to highlight significant differences or achievements
- Detrimental means causing harm.
- Mitigate means to make less severe or painful.
- Discrepancy refers to a lack of compatibility between facts.
- Resilient describes the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
- Alleviate means to reduce the severity of suffering or a problem.
- Vulnerable means susceptible to physical or emotional harm.
- Paradigm refers to a typical example or pattern, often used to discuss shifts in thinking.
- Viable means capable of working successfully or feasible.
- Benign means having no significant harm or adverse effect.
- Conducive means making a situation or outcome likely or possible.
- Incentive is a thing that motivates someone.
- Compile means to produce by assembling information.
- Contradictory means mutually opposed or inconsistent.
- Foster means to encourage the development of something.
- Retention refers to the continued possession or control of something like employee retention.
- Depict means to represent by a drawing or painting.
- To steer clear of something means to avoid it.
- Solely means not involving anyone or anything else, equivalent to only.
- Abundant means existing in large quantities or plentiful.
- Sustainability is the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, often in environmental discussions.
- Assess means to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
- Target refers to an objective toward which efforts are directed.
- Illicit means to get a response from someone through questioning.
- Decipher means to interpret or make sense of something difficult to understand.
- Fluctuate means to change or vary irregularly.
- Outline means to give a summary of something.
- Promote means to support or actively encourage.
- Habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives.
- Augment means to make something larger or more intense.
Common Phrases for IELTS Speaking
- "Born and raised in" is used to describe where you grew up, conjugated in the past simple (I was born and raised in Winnipeg).
- This can be expanded by adding where you currently live (but now I live in Ottawa) and for how long using the present perfect or present perfect continuous (I've lived here for over 10 years now / I've been living here for over 10 years).
- When describing your work, use the article "a" or "an" before your job title (I'm an engineer.).
- The article "the" is used if there is only one such position in your organization (I'm the executive director).
- Follow this with a general statement about your job, using a gerund statement (Being an engineer is rewarding) or a verb of preference plus a gerund (I love using my analytical skills).
- However, can be used to introduce a contrasting statement, followed by specifically to introduce a challenge, and you can use expressions like "work around the clock."
- When discussing hobbies, start with a gerund statement expressing your opinion, beginning with opinion words like "in my opinion" or "from my perspective."
- State your specific hobby using the structure "to be an avid" plus a noun (I'm an avid hiker).
- Make a gerund statement about why you enjoy the activity (Hiking gives me the opportunity to disconnect).
- If you don't have any hobbies, explain that your focus has been on your career, but use "considering taking up" an activity; consider plus a gerund.
- When talking about family, you can say you're from a "close-knit family" or that everyone gets along, indicating a good relationship.
- “take after” someone (resemble them physically.)
- When talking about travel, express your desire to visit a place (I'd love the opportunity to see Egypt), using the second conditional if it's hypothetical (If I could travel anywhere, I'd choose Egypt) or a gerund statement (Visiting Egypt is at the top of my list).
- Use opinion words to reinforce why you want to visit a place (From my perspective, the pyramids are one of our world's greatest treasures) and advanced expressions like "revel in the opportunity."
Clarifying Phrases for IELTS Speaking
- What I'm trying to say is...
- What I mean is...
- What I'm getting at is...
- What I'm trying to get at is...
- To put it another way...
- In other words...
Verb 'To Be'
- Present Simple Conjugations:
- I am (I am happy)
- You, we, they are (You are my friend)
- He, she, it is (He is a happy person)
- Past Simple Conjugations:
- I, he, she, it was (I was there yesterday)
- You, we, they were (You were late)
- Future Simple Structure:
- Subject will be (I will be there tomorrow)
- Verb 'To Be' as Auxiliary Verb:
- Present Continuous: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing (I'm reading a book)
- Past Continuous: Subject + was/were + verb-ing (He was watching TV)
- Future Continuous: Subject + will be + verb-ing (She will be sleeping at that time)
- Present Perfect: Subject + have/has + been (He has been to Paris)
- Past Perfect: Subject + had + been (She had been in line for hours)
- Passive Voice: used when the focus is on the recipient (The cake is eaten (by her))
- Review of conjugations:
- Infinitive: to be
- Base verb: be
- Present Simple: am, is, are
- Past Simple: was, were
- Present Participle: being
- Past Participle: been
- Subjunctive use of 'to be': In hypothetical, unreal situations ("If I were you...")
Common Expressions and Idioms using 'To Be'
- To be on cloud 9: to be extremely happy.
- To be in hot water: to be in trouble.
- To be in the same boat: to be in the same situation as someone else.
- To be on the ball: to be alert competent, well prepared.
- To be under the weather: to be sick or unwell.
- To be out of the woods: to have successfully overcome a difficult situation.
- To be a piece of cake: to be very easy.
- To be in good company: to be surrounded by people you admire.
Verb 'To Do'
- Irregular conjugations of 'to do':
- Infinitive: to do
- Base form: do
- Present Simple: do/does
- Past Simple: did
- Present Participle: doing
- Past Participle: done
- Verb 'To Do' as Main Verb: Present simple: used for routine and tasks. Common activities used with the verb "do" include the dishes, homework, laundry etc.
- Present Continuous: Used for actions taking place now and planned future actions.
- Note: auxiliary verbs are necessary for the negative; "do not" / "does not" or "don't" / "doesn't"
- Verb 'To Do' as Auxiliary Verb: Formulating yes/no questions (Do you like?) - does this by inverting subject-verb.
- Emphatic Form: emphasises action ("I did subscribe"- structure of subject + "did" + base verb)
- Tag Questions: check information ("You like my videos, don't you?")
- Choice Questions: ("Do you prefer coffee or tea?")
Common Expressions with 'To Do'
- To do someone a favor: help someone.
- To do business with someone: engage commercially.
- To do one's best: give maximum effort.
- To do a number on: cause harm or damage.
- To do the dirty work: unpleasant or questionable tasks.
- To do justice to: represent something accurately.
- To make do: survive with what is available.
- What's done is done: accept past events.
- To do away with: eliminate.
- To do the trick: achieve a desired result.
Verb 'To Have'
- Irregular conjugations of "to have":
- Base/Infinitive: have
- Past Simple: had
- Present Particle: having
- Past Particle: had
- As Main Verb (Present Simple): indicate possession (I have 2 cats) Remember irregular conjugation of "has" with ***It.
- As Main Verb (Present Continuous: Indicates experiences (I am having a great time).
- As Auxiliary Verb (Present Perfect): used to establish auxiliary tense of present perfect (past events linked to present) - (I have had a busy week).
Common Expressions with 'To Have'
- To have a blast: have a great time.
- To have a ball: similar to a blast/ fantastic happenings).
- To have the last laugh: be eventually vindicated or prove correct.
- To have butterflies in stomach: nervous beforehand.
- To have a screw loose: eccentric to madness.
- To have lot one's plate: being very busy.
- To have a cow: become upset or in rage.
- To have a heart of gold: describes genuine kindness.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
