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IELTS Everyday communication

IELTS Everyday & Social

Practical language for daily life, travel, work routines, and personal opinions.

Independent IELTS study resource — not official exam material.

  • Teens and up
  • Friends & social life
  • Medium · B1
  • 30 words

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

accommodation
a place where someone lives or stays
“International students often need help finding accommodation.”
appointment
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time
“I made an appointment with the advisor for Friday.”
commute
to travel regularly between home and work or study
“She commutes by train because parking is expensive.”
convenient
easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose
“The stop near the library is the most convenient option.”
delay
a period when something happens later than expected
“The bus delay made me late for the first class.”
destination
the place that someone or something is going to
“Write the destination clearly on the package.”
flexible
able to change easily according to the situation
“A flexible timetable helps people who work shifts.”
neighbourhood
the area of a town where people live near one another
“The neighbourhood has several small parks.”
opportunity
a situation that makes it possible to do something
“Volunteering was a useful opportunity to practise English.”
prefer
to like one thing more than another
“I prefer studying in the morning when it is quiet.”
queue
a line of people waiting for something
“There was a long queue at the ticket office.”
routine
a usual way of doing things regularly
“A simple evening routine helps me sleep.”
schedule
a plan that shows when activities will happen
“Check the schedule before booking the room.”
suitable
right or acceptable for a particular purpose or person
“The flat is suitable for two students.”
transport
a system or method for moving people or goods
“Public transport is reliable in the city centre.”
available
able to be used or obtained
“Study rooms are available after five o'clock.”
confirm
to say or show that something is definitely true or arranged
“Please confirm the meeting time by email.”
experience
knowledge or skill from doing or seeing something
“Teaching abroad was a valuable experience.”
local
relating to a particular area or community
“The local clinic offers free advice sessions.”
recommend
to suggest that someone do or use something
“I recommend the quieter café near the library.”
arrange
to organise or plan something
“Can we arrange a call for tomorrow afternoon?”
booking
an arrangement to keep a seat, room, or place
“I made a booking for two tickets online.”
complaint
a statement that you are unhappy about something
“The hotel responded quickly to the complaint.”
facilities
buildings, equipment, or services provided for a purpose
“The campus facilities include a gym and a clinic.”
luggage
the bags and cases you take when you travel
“Please keep your luggage with you at all times.”
notice
a written announcement; or to see or become aware of something
“There is a notice about the timetable change on the door.”
reservation
an arrangement to keep a seat, room, or table for someone
“Do we need a reservation for Saturday evening?”
staff
the people who work for an organisation
“The library staff can help you find the right section.”
suburb
an area where people live outside a city centre
“They moved to a quieter suburb last year.”
urgent
needing attention very soon
“Please reply if the request is urgent.”