{"id":138841,"date":"2017-06-06T15:14:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-06T15:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-1404196-5286123.cloudwaysapps.com\/pakistan\/study-guide\/improve-vocabulary-ielts-exam\/"},"modified":"2017-06-06T15:14:18","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T15:14:18","slug":"improve-vocabulary-ielts-exam","status":"publish","type":"gsi_study_guides","link":"https:\/\/gostudyin-dev.com\/pakistan\/study-in-uk\/study-guides\/improve-vocabulary-ielts-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How to improve your vocabulary ahead of the IELTS exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a good grasp of English vocabulary is a key if you wish to pass the IELTS exam. Vocabulary makes up 25% of your score in the writing and speaking parts of the IELTS exam, whilst also playing an important part of the listening and talking elements.<\/p>\n<p>In the build up to your test date, try to separate and understand which words you will be able to use in a practical situation, and which words only look impressive on paper. For example, &#8216;Sobriquet&#8217; means nickname, but you will rarely see someone use it in a regular conversation.<\/p>\n<p>For the purpose of the IELTS exam, where being able to showcase a varied vocabulary will help you produce a better score, here are a few tips to follow.<\/p>\n<h2>Top three IELTS vocabulary tips<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Read scripts<\/h3>\n<p>An underrated method of picking up different words and phrases in a conversational tone is to study film, TV or theatre scripts. They often consist of punchy, quick dialogue and you will be able to learn a variety of new words. Read a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.simplyscripts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">simple script<\/a>\u00a0to get started.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Study\u00a0newspapers and academic papers<\/h3>\n<p>Newspapers consist of precise, formal writing, helping build a varied vocabulary. Use a highlighter to mark unknown words, before checking online or in a dictionary for the exact definition. Academic papers or journals are also a rich source of language you may not be used to, and will help you become accustomed to more academic language.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Learn root words<\/h3>\n<p>One of the best methods to learn new words is to learn about root words. A root word is adding the prefix of suffix to a word, to create something new. For example, \u2018spect\u2019 means &#8216;to see things&#8217;, and root words of spect include<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spec<\/strong>tacles<\/li>\n<li>In<strong>spec<\/strong>tor<\/li>\n<li>Retro<strong>spect<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By learning one word, you may learn many. 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