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Band 6 vocabulary for IELTS Speaking
Last updated 2 September 2026
In short
A flexible core of common words for a competent answer. These 23 words are pitched at Band 6 of the IELTS Speaking Lexical Resource scale. Learn each one with its meaning, pronunciation, example sentences and natural collocations.
Word list
All 23 words in this collection, with meanings and example sentences.
- accommodation
- A place to stay, such as a hotel, hostel, or rented room.
- “We booked our accommodation months in advance.”
- advertising
- The activity of promoting products or services to the public.
- “Online advertising has overtaken print.”
- balanced diet
- A diet that contains the right proportions of the different food groups.
- “A balanced diet is key to staying healthy.”
- broadcast
- To transmit a programme or information by radio, television, or online.
- “The match was broadcast live around the world.”
- conservation
- The protection and careful management of the natural environment and resources.
- “Wildlife conservation depends on funding and awareness.”
- coverage
- The reporting of an event or subject by the press, television, or online.
- “The election received wall-to-wall coverage.”
- curriculum
- The subjects and content that make up a course of study at a school or university.
- “The national curriculum places a strong emphasis on numeracy and literacy.”
- diversity
- The state of having a range of different people or things.
- “The city celebrates its cultural diversity.”
- eco-friendly
- Not harmful to the environment.
- “The company uses eco-friendly packaging.”
- enrol
- To officially register as a member or student of a course or institution.
- “Thousands of students enrol on the course each year.”
- entrepreneur
- A person who sets up a business, taking on financial risk in the hope of profit.
- “The scheme supports young entrepreneurs.”
- getaway
- A short holiday or escape from everyday life.
- “We booked a weekend getaway to the coast.”
- innovation
- A new method, idea, or product; the act of introducing something new.
- “Constant innovation keeps the company ahead of its rivals.”
- job satisfaction
- The sense of fulfilment and contentment a person feels about their work.
- “High pay doesn't guarantee job satisfaction.”
- literacy
- The ability to read and write; competence in a specified area.
- “Adult literacy programmes have reached thousands of learners.”
- nutritious
- Containing substances that are good for your health and help you grow.
- “A nutritious breakfast sets you up for the day.”
- prevention
- The action of stopping something from happening, especially disease.
- “Prevention is better than cure.”
- renewable
- (Of energy or resources) able to be replenished naturally and not used up.
- “Solar and wind are renewable sources of energy.”
- scholarship
- A grant of financial support awarded to a student on the basis of achievement.
- “She won a full scholarship to study abroad.”
- sightseeing
- The activity of visiting places of interest as a tourist.
- “We spent the morning sightseeing.”
- sustainable
- Able to continue over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
- “We need a more sustainable approach to farming.”
- tuition
- Teaching or instruction, especially of an individual or small group; also the fee paid for it.
- “Many families pay for private tuition before major exams.”
- welfare
- The health, happiness, and general wellbeing of a person or group; state support.
- “The charity works for the welfare of children.”
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Frequently asked questions
How can I remember Band 6 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.
How many words are in this collection?
This collection has 23 hand-picked words, each with a definition, pronunciation, example sentences, synonyms and collocations.