Vocabulario IELTS por temas

A place to live or stay, such as a flat, a room or a hotel. · The university helps new students to find accommodation near the campus.

A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a larger building. · We rent a small flat above a bakery on the high street.

A room or floor of a building that is below ground level. · The washing machine is in the basement, next to the bike storage.

A long passage inside a building with doors to rooms along it. · The kitchen is at the end of the corridor, on the left.

A set of stairs inside a building, often with a rail to hold. · The main staircase was closed while the painters were working.

Movable things such as beds, tables and chairs used in a room. · The flat comes with furniture, so you only need to bring your own bedding.

A tall cupboard where you hang clothes. · There is a large wardrobe in the bedroom but no chest of drawers.

A piece of furniture or a space in a wall with a door and shelves, used for storing things. · The plates are kept in the cupboard above the sink.

A flat board fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard for putting things on. · Could you put the books back on the top shelf, please?

A piece of cloth that you pull across a window. · I need new curtains, because the old ones let in too much light.

A metal device, often under a window, that heats a room. · The radiator in the bathroom doesn't get warm, so I've told the landlord.

The system of pipes that carries water through a building. · The plumbing in this house is very old and often makes strange noises.

A person or company that rents a home to someone. · Our landlord has agreed to repair the broken window next week.

A person who pays rent to live in a home owned by someone else. · Each tenant has a separate key to the front door.

Money that you pay regularly to live in a home that someone else owns. · The rent includes water but not electricity.

Money paid at the start of a rental, which you get back at the end if nothing is damaged. · You will get your deposit back when you leave, as long as the flat is clean.

A legal agreement to rent a property for a fixed period. · We signed a lease for twelve months, starting in September.

A document that tells you how much you must pay for something you have used. · The electricity bill was much higher this winter.

A device that measures how much gas, water or electricity you use. · Someone is coming on Friday to read the gas meter.

The work of keeping a building or machine in good condition. · Please report any maintenance problems to the office on the ground floor.

A person who lives next to you or near you. · Our neighbour kindly took in a parcel while we were out.

A group of letters and numbers added to an address to help deliver post. · Could you tell me your postcode, please?

An area where people live on the edge of a city, away from the centre. · They moved to a quiet suburb with good schools and a large park.

Services such as water, gas and electricity supplied to a home. · The monthly price of the room does not include utilities.

The land and buildings of a university or college. · The library is in the middle of the campus, next to the sports hall.

A group of related departments in a university, such as the faculty of law. · She teaches in the faculty of engineering on the north side of town.

A talk given to a group of students on a subject. · The first lecture of the course starts at nine o'clock in the main hall.

A class in which a small group of students discusses a topic with a teacher. · Please read the article before Thursday's seminar.

A short lesson in which a teacher works with one student or a very small group. · In my weekly tutorial, my tutor gives me advice on my essays.

A room with special equipment for scientific experiments. · Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the laboratory.

A piece of work that a student is given to do. · The history assignment has to be handed in by Friday afternoon.

A long piece of writing based on your own research, done at the end of a degree. · He spent the whole summer writing his dissertation on city gardens.

The latest time or date by which something must be done. · The deadline for applications is the end of March.

Extra time that you are allowed for finishing a piece of work. · I asked for an extension because I had been ill for a week.

Comments on your work that help you to improve it. · The teacher's feedback showed me how to organise my ideas better.

The process of judging how well a student has done. · Half of the final assessment is based on a group project.

An official record showing that you have passed an exam or finished a course. · You need a teaching qualification to apply for this job.

Money given to a student to help pay for their studies, often because of good results. · She won a scholarship that covers her fees for three years.

Teaching, or the money paid for teaching at a college or university. · Tuition fees are paid at the start of each term.

The act of officially joining a course or school. · Enrolment for evening classes opens on the first Monday in September.

A period of activities that helps new students or workers get to know a place. · During orientation week, new students take a tour of the library.

A list showing the times of classes, trains or other events. · Check the timetable to see which room your class is in.

One of the two periods into which a year at some colleges and universities is divided. · I'm taking four modules this semester, including statistics.

One unit of a course, which is studied and assessed separately. · The research methods module is compulsory for all students.

All the subjects and topics taught in a school or on a course. · Cooking was added to the school curriculum last year.

Being present at classes or events, or the number of people present. · Attendance at the first lecture was much higher than expected.

A person, often a professor, who guides a student's research. · My supervisor suggested that I make my research question narrower.

Using someone else's words or ideas as if they were your own. · Always list your sources, because plagiarism is taken very seriously.

Travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance. · The journey from the airport to the city centre takes about forty minutes.

The place someone or something is going to. · The island was our final destination after a week of travelling by train.

The act of leaving a place, especially at the start of a journey. · Please arrive at least two hours before your departure.

A large building where passengers start or finish a journey by plane, bus or boat. · Flights to the islands leave from the smaller terminal.

The raised area next to the track where you get on or off a train. · The train to the coast will leave from platform seven.

An area of water near the coast where boats can stay safely. · Fishing boats were tied up along the side of the harbour.

A boat that carries people and vehicles across a short stretch of water. · We took the early ferry and had breakfast on board.

A comfortable bus for long journeys. · The coach to the capital is cheaper than the train, but it takes longer.

An electric vehicle for passengers that runs on rails in the street. · The tram stops right outside the museum.

The money you pay to travel on a bus, train, plane or taxi. · Children under five travel free, and students pay half the normal fare.

A lower price for certain people, such as students or older people. · Bring your student card if you want to buy a concession ticket.

An arrangement to keep a seat, room or table for someone. · I've made a reservation for two nights at a small hotel by the sea.

A plan of a journey, including the places you will visit. · The tour itinerary includes a free afternoon in the old town.

The bags and cases that you take with you when you travel. · Each passenger may bring one piece of hand luggage.

The place at a border where officials check the goods people bring into a country. · We were stopped at customs and asked to open our suitcases.

A period of time when something happens later than planned. · There is a delay of about twenty minutes because of the fog.

A decision that something planned will not happen. · Passengers affected by the cancellation can travel on the next train at no extra cost.

A train, bus or plane that you change to in order to continue a journey. · If the first train is late, we might miss our connection.

The way you follow to get from one place to another. · The coastal route is longer, but the views are much better.

A situation in which there is too much traffic and vehicles move slowly. · Congestion in the city centre is worst between five and six in the evening.

A circular place where several roads meet and traffic goes round in one direction. · Take the second exit at the roundabout, and the hotel is on your right.

A person who is walking, especially in a town. · This street is closed to cars and open to pedestrians only.

The path at the side of a road for people to walk on. · Please don't leave your bike on the pavement outside the shop.

A wide road for fast traffic travelling long distances. · The motorway was closed for repairs, so we took a smaller road.

Paid work for an employer. · The new factory will create employment for about two hundred people.

A person's job or profession, a word often used on forms. · Please write your name, age and occupation at the top of the form.

A job that is available for someone to do. · There is a vacancy for a part-time receptionist at the sports centre.

A person who applies for a job or takes an exam. · Three candidates have been invited for a second interview.

The process of finding new people to work for an organisation. · Recruitment for the summer season begins in early spring.

A person or company that pays people to work for them. · My employer pays for a training course every year.

A person you work with. · A colleague showed me how to use the booking system on my first day.

A person whose job is to welcome visitors and answer the phone. · Ask the receptionist to call a taxi for you.

A person whose job is to keep or check financial records. · Our accountant helps us to complete the tax forms every year.

A worker with practical skills who looks after equipment or does technical work. · A technician is coming to fix the printer this afternoon.

An expert who is paid to give advice to a company or organisation. · The company hired a consultant to help reduce its energy costs.

A fixed amount of money paid for a job, usually every month. · The salary is paid on the last working day of each month.

Money paid for work, usually calculated by the hour or the week. · Students working in the café earn an hourly wage.

Regular money that a person receives after they stop working. · My grandfather has lived on his pension since he retired.

A set period of work in a job where people work at different times. · Nurses on the night shift start at ten in the evening.

Extra hours that someone works beyond their normal hours. · I worked overtime every evening last week to finish the project.

Training that introduces a new employee to their job and workplace. · All new staff attend a two-day induction before they start.

A move to a more important job in the same organisation. · She got a promotion to team leader after only a year.

The act of leaving your job by choice, or the letter that says this. · He handed in his resignation because he was moving abroad.

Losing your job because your employer no longer needs your position. · The factory closure led to more than fifty redundancies.

The amount of work that a person has to do. · My workload is much heavier at the end of the financial year.

A list of the things to be discussed at a meeting. · The new holiday plan is the first item on the agenda.

A written record of what was said and decided at a meeting. · Could someone take the minutes at today's meeting?

A document that lists goods or services provided and asks for payment. · Please send the invoice to our finance department by email.

An arrangement to see someone, such as a doctor, at a particular time. · I'd like to make an appointment with the dentist for next Tuesday.

A place where people go to see a doctor or nurse, often for a particular kind of treatment. · The clinic is open until seven on Wednesday evenings.

A shop or part of a shop where medicines are prepared and sold. · You can collect your medicine from the pharmacy next to the health centre.

A person whose job is to look after people's teeth. · My dentist says I should come back for a check-up in six months.

A sign of an illness, such as pain or a high temperature. · The most common symptoms are a sore throat and a headache.

A doctor's decision about what illness someone has. · The doctor made a diagnosis after looking at the test results.

Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury. · The treatment usually takes about six weeks.

A doctor's written instruction that allows you to get a particular medicine. · This medicine is only available with a prescription.

A condition in which you become ill after eating, touching or breathing in something. · He has an allergy to nuts, so he always checks food labels.

An illness caused by bacteria or a virus entering the body. · Keep the cut clean to avoid an infection.

Physical harm or damage to a part of the body. · She missed the rest of the season because of a knee injury.

A crack or break in a bone. · The scan showed a small fracture in his wrist.

An injury to a joint, such as an ankle or wrist, caused by twisting it suddenly. · It isn't broken, it's just a bad sprain, so rest it for a few days.

A noisy push of air from your throat, often because you are ill. · I've had a dry cough since the weekend.

The joint that connects your foot to your leg. · I twisted my ankle running for the bus.

A part of the body that tightens and relaxes to make you move. · Stretch your leg muscles carefully before you start running.

The regular beat of blood as the heart pumps it, which you can feel at your wrist. · The nurse checked my pulse and my temperature.

A sudden, serious situation that needs action immediately. · In an emergency, call the number on the back of your card.

A vehicle that takes ill or injured people to hospital. · An ambulance arrived within ten minutes of the accident.

The process of becoming healthy again after an illness or injury. · Her recovery after the operation was quicker than expected.

The food you eat and the way it affects your health. · The course covers basic nutrition and healthy cooking.

A natural substance in food that the body needs in small amounts. · Fresh fruit and vegetables contain many important vitamins.

A feeling of worry caused by difficult situations or too much work. · Going for a walk at lunchtime helps me deal with stress.

The state of feeling healthy, comfortable and happy. · The company runs a lunchtime yoga class to support staff wellbeing.

The usual weather conditions of a place over a long period. · The climate here is mild, with warm summers and wet winters.

The amount of rain that falls in a place during a particular time. · Rainfall was unusually low in the spring, so the fields were very dry.

A long period with little or no rain. · The drought forced farmers to reduce the amount of water they used.

A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. · After the flood, many shops along the river had to close for repairs.

The amount of water in the air. · The humidity makes the heat feel even worse in August.

A statement about what the weather is expected to be like. · The forecast says it will be windy but dry tomorrow.

Harmful substances in the air, water or soil. · Air pollution is often worse near busy roads.

Gas or another substance sent out into the air, for example by cars or factories. · The city wants to cut emissions from buses by using electric ones.

Coming from a natural source that does not run out, such as wind or sunlight. · The island now gets most of its electricity from renewable sources.

Using or relating to energy from the sun. · They put solar panels on the roof of the school.

A machine with blades that are turned by wind or water to produce electricity. · A row of wind turbines stands on the hill above the village.

The protection of nature, animals and plants. · Volunteers do conservation work in the forest every weekend.

The natural home of a plant or animal. · Cutting down the hedges destroyed the birds' habitat.

A group of animals or plants of the same type that can breed together. · Several rare species of butterfly live in this meadow.

Animals, birds and plants living in natural conditions. · The park is home to a wide range of wildlife, including deer and owls.

The variety of plants and animals living in a particular area. · Planting wild flowers can increase biodiversity in a garden.

All the living things in an area and the way they affect each other and their surroundings. · Pollution from the factory damaged the river's ecosystem.

An area of land that is usually wet, such as a marsh. · The wetland attracts thousands of birds every winter.

A large lake, often made by people, used to store water for a town. · Water levels in the reservoir are lower than last year.

The gradual damage of land or rock by wind, water or ice. · New trees were planted to protect the cliffs from erosion.

A mixture of rotted plants and food waste that is added to soil. · We turn our vegetable peelings into compost for the garden.

A place where waste is buried under the ground. · Most of the town's rubbish used to go to landfill.

The materials used to wrap or protect goods. · The shop has stopped using plastic packaging for fruit.

Supplying water to land or crops through pipes or channels. · Without irrigation, nothing would grow in this dry valley.

Something that you buy, or the act of buying it. · Keep the receipt as proof of purchase.

Money that is paid back to you, for example when you return something. · The shop gave me a full refund because the jacket was damaged.

An amount taken off the usual price. · Members get a ten per cent discount on all books.

A printed or digital ticket that can be used instead of money or to get a lower price. · I got a voucher for a free coffee with my lunch.

A written promise that a product will be repaired or replaced if it goes wrong. · The washing machine comes with a two-year guarantee.

A written agreement that a company will repair a product for a set time after you buy it. · Is the repair covered by the warranty?

A statement that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something. · I made a complaint about the noise from the restaurant next door.

The act of bringing goods to a person's home or business. · Delivery is free for orders over fifty pounds.

The act of picking something up from a place. · Your order will be ready for collection after two o'clock.

Something wrapped in paper or packed in a box so it can be sent by post. · A parcel arrived for you while you were at work.

The cost of sending a letter or parcel. · How much is the postage for a parcel to Spain?

Money you pay regularly to receive a service or a magazine. · I cancelled my magazine subscription because I never had time to read it.

Being a member of a club or group, or the right to use its services. · Membership of the gym includes free swimming lessons.

The act of making an agreement, ticket or document valid for longer. · Your library card is due for renewal next month.

The end of the period when something can be used. · Check the expiry date on your passport before you book.

Your name written in your own way, to show that you agree to something. · We need your signature at the bottom of the second page.

Proof or documents that show who you are. · You will need some form of identification to open an account.

One of the local offices or shops of a large organisation. · The bank is closing its branch in our village.

A line of people waiting for something. · There was a long queue outside the post office this morning.

A person whose job is to take or give out money in a shop or bank. · The cashier gave me the wrong change, so I went back.

A person who sells fruit and vegetables, or their shop. · The greengrocer on the corner sells strawberries from local farms.

A person who tests people's eyes and sells glasses. · I'm going to the optician because I can't read small print any more.

Things used for writing, such as paper, pens and envelopes. · The stationery shop sells notebooks in every colour.

The money used in a particular country. · You can exchange foreign currency at the airport, but the rate isn't very good.

A room or building where works of art are shown. · The gallery has a free exhibition of local artists' work.

A public show of objects such as paintings or photographs. · The exhibition of old maps runs until the end of June.

The place where an event such as a concert or match takes place. · The venue for this year's festival is an old railway station.

The people who watch or listen to a performance. · The audience stood up and clapped at the end of the play.

A large sports ground with seats around it. · The new stadium can hold about forty thousand people.

An area marked out for games such as tennis or basketball. · You can book a tennis court online for one hour at a time.

An area of ground marked out for sports such as football. · The football pitch is too wet to play on today.

A path through the countryside, often marked for walkers. · The forest trail is well signposted and takes about two hours.

An outdoor area with equipment where children can play. · The playground near the lake has new swings and a climbing frame.

A structure that sends water up into the air, often in a square or park. · We met by the fountain in the main square.

A building or structure built to remember a person or an event. · The monument honours the workers who built the bridge.

A figure of a person or animal made of stone or metal. · There is a bronze statue of a poet outside the theatre.

A large, strong building with thick walls, built in the past to protect people. · From the castle walls you can see right across the bay.

The main church of an area, usually very large. · The cathedral took more than a hundred years to build.

A place from which you can see a wide view. · There's a viewpoint at the top of the hill with a bench and a map.

Everything you can see when you look across a large area of land. · The landscape changes from fields to mountains as you travel north.

The natural features of an area, such as hills and lakes, especially when they are beautiful. · We drove slowly so that we could enjoy the scenery.

A meal that you take with you and eat outdoors. · If the weather is nice, let's have a picnic by the river.

Staying outdoors in a tent for a holiday. · We went camping in the hills and cooked dinner on a small stove.

A device with two lenses that you look through to see things far away. · Bring your binoculars if you want to watch the birds on the lake.

The art or activity of taking photographs. · She took up photography after she retired.

A work of art made by shaping stone, wood, metal or clay. · A large metal sculpture stands at the entrance to the park.

Pots and other objects made from baked clay, or the activity of making them. · I'm doing an evening class in pottery at the community centre.

A session where a group of people learn about a subject by doing practical activities. · The museum runs a weekend workshop where children make their own masks.

The programs used by a computer. · You will need to install the new software before the training session.

The physical parts of a computer, such as the keyboard and screen. · The office has new hardware, but the old programs still cause problems.

An organised collection of information stored on a computer. · All the customers' details are kept in a secure database.

A secret word or set of characters that lets you use a computer system or account. · Choose a password that is long and hard to guess.

A program that you use to look at pages on the internet. · If the page doesn't load, try opening it in a different browser.

A file that is sent together with an email. · I've sent you the timetable as an attachment.

A computer document that arranges numbers in rows and columns. · She keeps track of the club's money in a spreadsheet.

A set of questions asked to a large number of people to find out their opinions. · A survey of local residents found that most wanted more cycle lanes.

A written list of questions that people answer to give information. · Please fill in the questionnaire and hand it to the receptionist.

A person who answers questions in a survey. · Most respondents said they used the library at least once a month.

A person who takes part in an activity or a study. · Each participant was asked to keep a food diary for a week.

A small group of people or things chosen from a larger group to be studied. · The study used a sample of three hundred students from two colleges.

A scientific test done to find out what happens in certain conditions. · In the experiment, the plants were kept in the dark for a week.

An idea that tries to explain something and can be tested. · The results did not support our original hypothesis.

A factor in an experiment that can change and may affect the result. · Temperature was the only variable that we changed.

A size, amount or value found by measuring, or the act of measuring. · We took measurements of the river's depth at three points.

Being correct and exact, without mistakes. · The accuracy of the results depends on careful measuring.

The quality of giving the same good results every time. · The researchers questioned the reliability of the old equipment.

Facts or information that show whether something is true. · There is little evidence that the new method works better.

A careful study of something in order to understand it. · Our analysis of the data showed a clear rise in cycling.

A set of actions done in a fixed order. · Follow the procedure on the sheet before you switch on the machine.

The act of watching something carefully, or a note of what you have seen. · The students recorded their observations in a notebook.

A simple drawing that shows how something works or where things are. · The diagram shows how rainwater is collected and stored.

An amount expressed as a number out of one hundred. · A high percentage of the members voted for the new opening times.

The day of the week after Tuesday and before Thursday. · The library is closed on Wednesday mornings.

The day of the week after Wednesday and before Friday. · Rubbish is collected every Thursday, so put the bins out the night before.

The second month of the year, between January and March. · The course starts in the first week of February.

Twelve o'clock at night. · The last bus leaves the station just before midnight.

Twelve o'clock in the middle of the day. · Guests must leave their rooms by noon on the last day.

One of four equal parts of something; when telling the time, fifteen minutes. · The film starts at a quarter past eight.

One of two equal parts of something. · Half of the students in the class come from abroad.

One of three equal parts of something. · About a third of my salary goes on rent.

To become twice as big or twice as many. · The number of visitors doubled after the museum was repaired.

To become three times as big or three times as many. · Ticket sales tripled when the band announced a second concert.

A group of twelve. · I bought a dozen eggs at the market.

The number one thousand, ten times one hundred. · Several thousand people came to the opening of the new bridge.

The number one thousand thousand. · The city has a population of about two million.

A unit for measuring length; there are ten millimetres in a centimetre. · The screen is only a few millimetres thick.

A unit for measuring length; there are one hundred centimetres in a metre. · The table is ninety centimetres wide, so it should fit in the kitchen.

A unit for measuring distance, equal to one thousand metres. · The campsite is about three kilometres from the nearest village.

A unit for measuring weight, equal to one thousand grams. · Each passenger can take one bag weighing up to twenty kilograms.

A unit for measuring weight, equal to one thousand kilograms. · The old bridge can only carry vehicles weighing up to seven tonnes.

A unit for measuring liquids, such as water or petrol. · Take at least a litre of water with you on the walk.

A period of two weeks. · We're going on holiday for a fortnight in August.

A period of ten years. · The town has changed a lot over the past decade.

A period of one hundred years. · The castle was built in the twelfth century.

Happening once every year. · The annual music festival takes place every July.

Happening or paid once a month. · A monthly pass is cheaper than buying a ticket every day.