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1700 IELTS Listening Words - Most Frequently

Used
List of IELTS Listening Words - Days of the week:
● Sunday
● Monday
● Tuesday
● Wednesday
● Thursday
● Friday
● Saturday
● Weekday
● Weekend

List of IELTS Listening Words - Months of the year:


● January
● February
● March
● April
● May
● June
● July
● August
● September
● October
● November
● December

List of IELTS Listening Words - Colours:


● Red
● Blue
● Green
● Orange
● Yellow
● Indigo
● Violet
● Purple
● Black
● White
● Grey
● Gold
● Silver
● Beige
● Pink
● Mustard
● Lavender
● Mauve
● Peach
● Coral
● Tan
● Teal
● Cyan
● Rust
● Charcoal
● Cream
● Maroon
● Olive

List of IELTS Listening Words - Subjects:


● MBA
● MBBS
● business management
● Arts
● Science
● Journal
● Engineering
● Finance
● Commerce
● Accounting
● History
● Architecture
● computer science
● IT
● creative arts
● Politics
● Philosophy
● Biology
● visual arts
● performing arts
● Chemistry
● Humanities
● Agriculture
● Statistics
● Mathematics
● physical education
● Psychology
● Sociology
● Victimology
● Criminology
● Logic
List of IELTS Listening Words - Studying at college/university:
● Vocabulary
● Student support system
● Student retention
● Admission
● Guidelines
● Principal
● Staff
● Lecturers
● Proofreading
● Experiment
● Written work
● Book
● Notes
● Stationery items
● Printing
● Photocopy
● Course outline
● Syllabus
● Programs
● Outreach
● Group discussion
● Seminar
● Handout
● Research
● Dissertation
● Research paper
● Report writing
● Experience
● Reference
● Text book
● Homestay
● Speech
● Laptop
● Printer
● Assessment
● Library
● Study room
● Canteen
● Module
● Teamwork
● Topic
● Main hall
● Student advisor
● Specialist
● Shelves
● Dining
● Primary
● Secondary
● Intermediate
● Media outlet
● Advanced
● Introduction
● Background
● Profile
● Pencil
● Eraser
● Higher education
● Overseas
● Study abroad
● Passport
● Compound
● Campus
● International student
● Commencement
● College
● University
● Speech
● Give a talk
● Knowledge
● Diploma
● PG (postgraduate)
● UG (undergraduate)
● Reunion
● Outcomes
● Results

List of IELTS Listening Words - Numbers:


● One
● Two
● Three
● Four
● Five
● Six
● Seven
● Eight
● Nine
● Ten
● Hundred
● Thousand

List of IELTS Listening Words - Continents:


● Asia
● Africa
● North America
● South America
● Europe
● Australia
● Antarctica

List of IELTS Listening Words - Countries:


● China
● Brazil
● New Zealand
● Zimbabwe
● India
● South Africa
● Portugal
● Argentina
● England
● Australia
● Ireland
● Netherlands
● Norway
● Sweden
● Dubai
● Russia
● The United States of America (USA)
● Canada
● Egypt
● Mexico
● Germany
● Malaysia
● Pakistan
● Singapore
● Philippines
● Denmark
● Scotland
● North Korea
● Turkey
● Greece

List of IELTS Listening Words - Languages:


● Russian
● Thai
● Persian
● French
● English
● Tamil
● Greek
● Italian
● Punjabi
● Hindi
● Bengali
● Malayalam
● Telugu
● Rajasthani
● Marathi
● German
● Japanese
● Chinese
● Spanish
● Mandarin
● Portuguese
● Filipino

List of IELTS Listening Words - Transportations:


● Sailboat
● Punt
● Airport
● Aircraft
● Car
● Bus
● Train
● Ship
● Crew
● Passenger
● Helicopter
● Seaplane
● Cabin cruiser
● Kayak
● Canoe
● Gondola
● Cargo
● Shipment
● Container
● Ferry
● Liner
● canal boat
● narrow boat
● dinghy sailing
● Hovercraft
● Hydrofoil
● Seaplane
● Airship
● hot-air balloon
● Platform
● Automobile
List of IELTS Listening Words - Workplaces:
● Clinic
● Stress
● Recognition
● Awards
● Achievement
● Employer
● Employment
● Cooperation
● Team leaders
● Showroom
● Fired
● Layoff
● Showroom
● Workshop
● Conferences
● Meeting
● Reception
● Appointment
● Rejection
● Colleague
● Vision
● Mission
● Ability
● Skill set
● Internship
● Tribute
● Pioneer
● Contribution
● Blaze a trail
● Symbol
● Legend
● Personality
● Determined
● Forgetful
● Diligent
● Wear out
● Perseverance
● Workaholic
● Workload
Struggle
● Continuous exploration
● Hard-working
● Get along with
● Proposal
● Branch
● Transaction
● Bid
● Transfer
● Job hunting
● Inexperienced
● Want ads
● Unemployment
● Wage
● Opening
● Inquiry
● Do odd jobs consult
● Application letter
● Fire
● Hire
● Job-hopping
● Impression
● Pressure
● Turn down
● Confident
● Confidential
● Have no match for
● Manager
● Consulting firm

List of IELTS Listening Words - Places:


● Accommodation
● Local liberty
● Swimming pool
● Dance studio
● Park
● Conversation club
● Kindergarten
● Parliament
● Assembly
● Cafeteria
● Cottage
● Resting area
● Restaurant
● Bookshop
● Sports centre
● Central hall
● City council
● Cafe shop
● Home

List of IELTS Listening Words - Money matters:


● Retail
● Voucher
● Coupon
● Money
● Exchequer
● cash flow
● Low risk
● Management
● Credit
● Debit card
● Cheque
● Annual fee
● Poverty
● Bank statement
● Money
● Current account
● Deficit
● Inflation
● MasterCard
● UPI
● VISA
● Duty-free store
● Paytm
● Distribution costs
● Finance department
● Family finances
● Student’s account
● Deposit
● Withdraw
● Counterfeit money
● Debt
● Grace period
● in advance
● Budget deficit
● Interest
● Free money
● Partial refund
● Purchase
● Cash
● Advancement
● Tuition fees
● Income
● Non-refundable
● Interest rate
● Annuity
● Public money
● Taxpayers
● Financial management
● Client
List of IELTS Listening Words - Verbs:
● Touch
● Learn
● Suggest
● Arrange
● Borrow
● Persuade
● Hunt
● Support
● Register
● Train
● Supervise
● Edit
● Revise
● Walk
● Run
● Jump
● Exercise
● Perform
● Concentrate
● Focus
● Study
● Immigrate
● Review
● Fight
● Compete
● Withstand
● Face it

List of IELTS Listening Words - Hobbies:


● Gardening
● Painting
● Embroidery
● Chess
● Carrom
● Cycling
● Parachute
● scuba diving
● Skateboarding
● stamp collection
● Crafting
● Sculpting
● ice skating
● Golf
● Billiards
● Photography
● Bowls
● Snorkelling
● Pottery
● Woodcarving
● Musician

List of IELTS Listening Words - Marketing:


● Profit
● Loss
● Margin
● Competition
● Competitor
● Merchandise
● Recruitment
● Cataloguing
● Interview
● Downfall
● risk management
● research method
● research analysis
● Entertainment
● Industry
● TV program
● Newspaper offer
● special discounts
● Leadership strategy
● mass media
● Marketing
● Questionnaire
● Products
● Best quality
● Survey poll
● Business training
● Statistics
● Bankrupt
● Circulation
● Financier surplus
● Economic crisis
● Potential
● Cyberspace
● Collapse
● Multimedia
● Hacker
● Server
● Monetisation
● Quarterly
● Half-yearly
● Marriage
● Tendency
● Percentage

List of IELTS Listening Words - Adjectives:


● Permanent
● Temporary
● Convenient
● Immense
● Vast
● Salty
● Extinct
● Vulnerable
● Pessimistic
● Western
● Realistic
● Optimistic
● Suitable
● Social
● Ancient
● Fantastic
● Exciting
● Compulsory
● Flexible
● Confident
● Intact
● Various
● Decisive
● Practical
● Knowledgeable
● Tranquil
● Conscious
● Commitment
● Recessionary
● Boring
● Modern

List of IELTS Listening Words - Sports:


● Exercise
● warm up
● Spirit
● Jet-skiing
● Bodyboarding
● Snowboarding
● Players
● Sportsmanship
● Cricket
● Baseball
● Basketball
● Rugby
● Hang-gliding
● Skydiving
● Soccer
● American football
● Hockey
● Goals
● Draw
● Swimming
● Tennis
● Squash
● Javelin
● Badminton
● Shuttle
● Ping-pong
● Field court
● Cricket match
● Weather
● Pitch
● Stadium
● Team
● Discus
● Hammer
● High jump
● Horse racing
● Show jumping
● Polo
● Cycling
● Canoeing
● Refreshment
● Gymnasium
● extreme sports
● Paragliding
● Abseiling
● Athlete
● Gym workout
● bungee jumping
● white-water rafting
● Surfing
● Windsurfing
Kitesurfing
● mountain biking
● Push-up
● Pull-up
● Bullet squads
● Judo
● Recreation
● Jogging
● Press-up
● Snooker
● Walking
● Barbell
● Treadmill
● Winner
● Runnerup
● Championship
● Doing dutch

List of IELTS Listening Words - Shapes:


● Square
● Rectangle
● Mass
● Depth
● Shallow
● Round
● Oval
● Triangle
● Parallelogram
● Trapezium
● Cylindrical
● three dimensions
● Measurement
● Spiral
● metric system
● High
● High Frequency
● Height
● Breadth
● Length
● Altitude
● Imperial system
● Curved
● Spherical
● Circle
● Polygon
● Decoration

List of IELTS Listening Words - Weather:


● Moist
● Rainy
● Sunny
● Hot
● Humid
● Breezy
● Chill
● Cold
● Winter
● Dusty
● Freezing
● Warm
● Wet
● Antenna
● Forecast
● Sunrise
● Dry
● Cloudly
● heat wave
● Overcast
● Shower
● Tornado
● Sunset
● Temperature
● Pressure
● Precipitation
● Erosion
● Climate trend
● Variation
● Climate warming
● Watch
● Sensitive
● Vulnerable
● Anomaly
● Mishap
● conservation area
● Forecast
● Gust
● Downpour
● recycled water
● renewable energy
● Feeling under the weather

List of IELTS Listening Words - Equipment and Tools:


● Mechanic
● Light
● Screw
● Equipment
● Technician
● Electricity
● Wiring
● Helmet
● Safety
● musical instrument
● Cassette
● Digital
● silicon chip
● Screen
● Breaks
● Wheels
● Pencil
● Disk
● Backpack
● Electronic gadgets
● Device
● Monitor
● Computer
● Laptop
● PC
● Tablet
● Appliance
● Gizmo
● Machinery
● Mechanism
● Gear
● Apparatus
● Utensils
● Instruction
● Hardware
● Stuff

List of IELTS Listening Words - Arts and Media:


● Graphics
● Design
● classical music
● Theatre
● Cinemas
● Art gallery
● Gallery
● Museum
● Ballet
● Television
● Radio
● Newspaper
● Opera
● Orchestra
● Concert
● Symphony
● Press
● Publication
● Publisher
● Paperback
● Hardcover
● Conflict
● Campaign
● Conductor
● Vocalist
● Festival
● Carnival
● Exhibition
● Publishing
● Announcement
● Cable
● Communication
● Correspondence
● Artistry
● Craftsmanship
● Dexterity
● Expertise
● Beverage
● horror films
● Documentary
● violence movie
● commercial advertisement
● romantic songs
● friendly gesture
● TV theatre
● entertainment industry
● film business
● Gardening
● Assignment

List of IELTS Listening Words - Vehicles:


● Camper
● double-decker bus
● Car
● Bus
● Single-decker
● tow truck
● Lorry
● Ferry
● Truck
● Tram
● Underground
● Subway
● Caravan
● Tractor
● stream train
● freight train
● Jeep
● Taxi
● Automobile
● auto rickshaw
● breakdown truck
● School
● college bus
● Vehicle
● Cab
● Transportation
● Transporter
● Pickup
● drop by
● forklift truck
● air conditioner
● Sink
● Install

List of IELTS Listening Words - Expressions and Time:


● Days
● Part-time
● Full-time
● three times
● Once
● Twice
● Thrice
● per week
● Millennium
● a gap
● Midnight
● Century
● Decade
● Fortnight
● Indexing

List of IELTS Listening Words - Materials:


● Silver
● Gold
● Paper
● Wood
● Aluminium
● Copper
● Glass
● Leather
● Bone
● lumber/wood
● Glue
● Concrete
● Wax
● Fur
● Metal
● Rubber
● Plastic
● Ceramics
● Cement
● Stone
● Textile
● Composite
● Fibreglass
● Feather
● Cotton
● Silk
● Titanium
● Platinum
● Steel
● Raw materials

Other Wordlist for IELTS Listening Vocabulary


The other wordlist for IELTS listening vocabulary with correct spelling of words are as
follows. Make use of this important material for your IELTS listening preparation.

Other Words are:


● Ultrasound
● Spelling
● Recipient
● Activity
● Attitude
● Farewell
● Encouragement
● Encyclopedia
● Robot
● artificial intelligence
● Proficiency
● Evolution
● Revolution
● Man-made
● Narrative
● Dialogue
● Passport
● Guarantee
● Procedures
● Safety road
● Driving licence
● Prize
● Ramification
● Observation
● nature conservation
● life expectancy
● Farewell
● Videos
● Liberty
● Republic
● Opportunity
● Dialect
● Frequency
● Calendar
● Burger
● Foodie
● Junior
● Senior
● Prototype
● Fulfilment
● Government
● Creativity
● Umbrella
● Nature
● Original inhabitant
● Indigenous
● Demonstration
● Circuit
● Decision-making
● Language test
● Tests
● Exams
● Alternatives
● Visa sponsorship
● Chocolate
● Biscuits
● Commerce
● Epidemic
● Pandemic
● bird flu
● SARS
● Toothache
● Allergy
● Sneeze
● Fracture
● Diabetes
● sore throat
● runny nose
● infectious illness
● have a temperature check
● dental decay
● Cure
● Recover
● Solar

List of IELTS Listening Words - Health:


● Nursery
● Tomatoes
● Pizza
● Bread
● Cereals
● Minerals
● Zinc
● Meat
● Food
● Fruits
● Vegetables
● Yoghurt
● Beans
● Milk
● Cheese
● Liver
● Chicken
● Mutton
● Beef
● Pork
● Treatment
● Medicine
● Remedy
● Workout
● Regular exercise
● Nursing
● Health care
● Eggs
● Disease
● Tai-chi
● Fitness
● Health-fit
● Balanced diet
● Food pyramid
● Vitamin
● Rice
● Carbohydrates
● Green pepper
● Chilly
● Blackcurrant
● Mango
● Pineapple
● Orange
● Well-being
● Robustness
● Soundness
● Verdure
● Wellness
● Healthiness
● Sap
● Body mass index
● Biopsy
● Hypotension
● Anti-inflammatory
● Put on weight
● Watch your diet
● Overweight
● Lose weight
● Physical exercise
● On diet
● In good shape
● In a fit state
● Feel under the weather
● In poor shape
● Fit as a fiddle
● Out of shape
● Hospital
● Doctors
● Physician
● Surgeon
● Consultant
● Clinic
● Anaesthetist
● Infirmary

List of IELTS Listening Words - Jobs and work:


● Lecturer
● Vacancy
● Teacher
● Professor
● Address
● Mail
● Pilot
● Creator
● Cashier
● Captain
● Engineer
● Assistant
● Associate
● Executive
● chief executive officer
● Accountant
● Guard security
● Security
● Flight attendant
● Specialist
● Data analyst
● Curriculum vitae
● Resume
● Clerk
● Freelance
● professional experience
● Volunteer
● Craftsman
● Waitress
● Psychologist
● Software developer
● Menial jobs
● Director
● Senior role
● Junior post
● Situation
● Employ
● Career
● Profession
● Occupation
● Spot
● Employment
● Place
● Capacity
● Skills required
● Office space
● Service
● Pursuit
● Mission
● Practice
● Engagement
● Determination
● Success

List of IELTS Listening Words - Nature & Animal Kingdom:


● Landscape
● Mountains
● Valley
● River
● Forest
● Earthquake
● Tsunami
● Footbridge
● Field
● Desertification
● Cliff
● Island
● Volcano
● Catastrophe
● natural calamity
● Disaster
● Oasis
● Dam
● Canyon
● Avalanche
● Tornado
● Lake
● Reef
● Coast
● Waterfall
● Village
● Town
● Storm
● Flood
● Hurricane
● Pond
● Peninsula
● hill station
● Typhoon
● Beach
● Cave
● Countryside
● Desert
● Environment
● Nature
● Meadow
● Ocean
● Sea
● Wild
● Animal
● Birds
● Branch
● Bush
● Grass
● Insects
● Mud
● Path
● Sand trees
● Wave
● Wildlife
● Earth
● Planet
● Tiger
● Lion
● Seabirds
● Mammals
● Genus
● Reptile
● Insects
● Octopus
● Fish
● Amphibian
● Family
● Livestock
● Stem roots
● Cluster
● Fertiliser
● Core
● Bark
● Trunk
● Twig
● Branch
● Flower

List of IELTS Listening Words - Environment:


● Coal
● Greenhouse gas
● Fossil fuels
● Acid rain
● Global warming
● Drought
● Contaminated
● Effect
● Power plants
● Deforestation
● Afforestation
● Solar panels
● Solar power
● Hydroelectric power
● Environmental friendly
● Oxygen
● Carbon di-oxide
● Chemical-free
● Vegetation
● Sea level rise
● Ocean currents
● Soil conditioner
● Burning fossil fuels
● Fumes
● Climate
● Pollution
● Energy source
● Nitrogen
● Smog
● Temperature
● Firewood
● Atmosphere
● Biodiversity
● Carbon monoxide
● Carcinogen
● Biodegradable
● Biogas

List of IELTS Listening Words - Homes:


● Ground floor
● Oven
● Hallway
● Insurance
● Story
● Kitchen
● Houseboat
● Duplex
● Penthouse
● Bungalow
● Thatched cottage
● Mobile home
● Houseboat
● A block of flats
● Apartment building
● Rent
● Lease
● Sofa
● Coffee table
● Ground floor
● Condominium
● Basement
● Terraced house
● Tenant
● Apartment building
● Row house
● Diggins
● Dwelling
● Fireside
● Habitation
● Hearthstone
● Bathroom
● Abode
● Dollhouse
● Mobile home
● Cabin
● Household
● Edifice
● Guesthouse
● Residence
● Maisonette
● Residence
● Downtown
● Auburn
● Spare room
● Subway
● Housing
● Entrance
● House-warming party
● Transportation
● Burglar
● Neighbourhood
● Dwell
● Apartment
● Flat
● Sideway
● Terrace
● Tenant
● Landlord
● Landlady
● Accommodation
● Hallway
● Vacuum cleaner
● Housework
● Household costs
● Economical
● Frugal
● Keep an eye on
● Date
● Hospitality
● Hospitable
List of IELTS Listening Words - Rating and Qualities:
● Cheap
● Expensive
● Rich
● Poor
● Satisfactory
● Dangerous
● Disappointment
● Efficient
● Luxurious
● Spotted
● Striped
● Recommended
● Reasonable
● Safe
● Quantity
● Quality
● Kind
● Aspect
● Condition
● Character
● Superior
● Exclusive
● Offers
● First-rate
● Prime
● Excellent
● Top-notch
● Topflight
● Five-star
● Budget

List of IELTS Listening Words - Touring and Backpacking:


● Tour
● Excursion
● Trip
● Guide
● Ticket fee
● Office
● Destination
● Arrival
● Departure
● Reservation
● Cancellation
● Advance booking
● Double occupancy
● Rooms and accommodations
● Nearby tourist attractions
● Spots
● Souvenir
● Picnic
● Aquarium
● Suite
● Memorable
● Hostel
● Culture
● View
● Scenic
● Motel
● Check in
● Flight number
● Travel agency
● Book the ticket
● Resort
● Express fast
● High-speed
● Shuttle
● Tube
● Underground
● Expressway
● Freeway
● Roundtrip
● Skiing
● Streetcar

List of IELTS Listening Words - Library:


● Shelf
● Librarian
● Copier
● Overdue
● Reading room
● Reference
● Periodical room
● Return
● Magazine
● Fine
● The stacks
● Index
● Catalogue
● Study lounge
● Library card
● Book reservation
● Back issue
● Current issue
● Latest number
● Keyword
● Writing permission
● Check out
● Put on reserve
● Volume
● Study
● Book room
● Storage
● Media centre
● Information desk
● Atheneum
● Elective

List of IELTS Listening Words - School:


● Student
● Freshman
● Sophomore
● Bachelor
● Master
● Doctoral candidate
● Alumni
● Alumnus
● Post doctorate
● Dean
● Rank
● Curriculum
● Seminar
● Drop-out
● Physics
● Computer
● Makeup exam
● Book review
● Novel
● Press
● Biography
● Editorial
● Extra copy
● Registration
● Enrolment
● Paperback edition
● Out of print
● Plough through
● Read
● Write extensively
● Get through a novel
● Be addicted to the book
● Speech contest
● Competition
● Sign up for
● Enrol in
● Future students

List of IELTS Listening Words - Shopping:


● Department store
● Receipt
● Outlet
● Sell out
● Grocery store
● Customer
● Complaint
● Deliver
● Convenience store
● Mall
● Chain store
● Supermarket
● Family size
● On sale
● Electronic product
● Stationery
● Digital
● Past the prime
● Video camera
● Housework
● Electric cooker
● Iron
● Budget
● Economical
● Fix the dinner
● Keep an eye on

List of IELTS Listening Words - City:


● Leisure time
● Date
● Pay phone
● Long-distance call
● Take a message
● Hold on
● Hospitable
● Telephone booth
● Hang up
● Maintenance
● Install
● Crack
● Unfurnished
● Baby crib
● Multiple glazing
● Sideboard
● Sink
● Heater
● Refrigerator
● Fridge
● Pipe
● Furnace
● Leak
● Air conditioner
● Plumber

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