IELTS Treasure

When it comes to scoring high in the IELTS Speaking Test, vocabulary plays a more crucial role than many candidates realise. While fluency and pronunciation are important, it is your range, accuracy, and natural use of vocabulary that often separates a Band 6.5 speaker from a Band 8+ speaker. In this detailed guide, you will learn why vocabulary matters, what kinds of words impress examiners, and how to use them naturally in any Speaking Part. Whether you are preparing for IELTS in India or abroad, this guide will help you speak with confidence, clarity, and variety. Why Vocabulary Matters in IELTS Speaking Vocabulary, officially known as Lexical Resource, is one of the four main scoring criteria: • Fluency and Coherence – how smoothly and logically you speak • Lexical Resource – the range and accuracy of your vocabulary • Grammatical Range and Accuracy – your command of sentence structures • Pronunciation – how clearly and naturally you articulate sounds Among these, vocabula...