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Band 5 vocabulary for IELTS Speaking

Last updated 21 July 2026

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Everyday words to express yourself clearly and correctly. These 0 words are pitched at Band 5 of the IELTS Speaking Lexical Resource scale. Learn each one with its meaning, pronunciation, example sentences and natural collocations.

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How can I remember Band 5 vocabulary for IELTS?
Use spaced repetition and active recall rather than rote lists: review each word with flashcards and quizzes at growing intervals, and practise saying it aloud in your own example sentences.
Do I need less common words to score Band 7+ in IELTS Speaking?
Yes. The Lexical Resource criterion rewards less common and idiomatic vocabulary used accurately, along with natural collocations and effective paraphrasing — not just a wide list of words.
How many words are in this collection?
This collection has 0 hand-picked words, each with a definition, pronunciation, example sentences, synonyms and collocations.

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