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Chapter 6: Vocabulary Without Fake Phrases

Train lexical resource as accuracy, range, collocation, and topic-fit rather than relying on memorised 'fancy' vocabulary.

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Before You Start

Prior knowledge check for this chapter

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Before You Start — Check What You Know

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The 'Big Word' Trap

Chapter hook explaining the misconception about fancy vocabulary.

Many IELTS students fall into the trap of memorising obscure, archaic phrases like "in this contemporary epoch" or "a myriad of aforementioned facets."

They believe forcing these "fancy" words into their essays guarantees a Band 7+. In reality, this often hurts their score because the words feel unnatural, outdated, or completely out of place.

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Vocabulary Diagnostic

Diagnostic questions to test current vocabulary habits.

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If an essay topic asks about 'problems with public transportation,' which vocabulary word is the most precise and topic-specific?

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Concept: topic-specific-vocab. Which word directly refers to people traveling regularly between work and home using public systems?

Concepts

01. Sprint 6.1: Topic Vocabulary That Fits

Learn to use topic-specific vocabulary accurately without memorised ornamentation.

02. Sprint 6.2: Collocation

Understand and apply natural word partnerships (collocations) to improve lexical resource.

03. Sprint 6.3: Paraphrasing The Prompt

Learn to paraphrase prompts safely by changing structure rather than just swapping synonyms.

04. Sprint 6.4: Avoid Memorised High-Band Phrases

Identify and eliminate unnatural, memorised phrases that lower clarity and coherence.

05. Chapter 6 Review

Synthesise chapter concepts to ensure learners can use precise vocabulary, natural collocations, and safe paraphrasing.