IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 Vocabulary (Band 5 to 6)
Are you aiming for a higher score in IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 but feel limited by your vocabulary? This comprehensive course, designed by Lingexam.com, is tailored for learners targeting Band 5 to 6 who want to develop the precise, sophisticated, and academic vocabulary essential for clear, persuasive, and formal essay writing.
In this course, you will build a strong foundation in academic word knowledge, discover topic-specific vocabulary for the most common IELTS essay themes, and master the phrases, collocations, and structures that examiners expect to see at Band 6 and above. You will learn how to express opinions, describe causes and effects, compare ideas, discuss solutions, and present balanced arguments using a variety of advanced words and academic expressions.
Each unit includes step-by-step tutorial lessons to deepen your understanding of essential vocabulary, word families, collocations, and academic phrases. Dedicated practice lessons provide authentic IELTS-style writing tasks, challenging exercises, and real exam prompts to ensure you activate and retain everything you learn. You will be guided to avoid common mistakes, use words naturally and accurately, and self-review your writing for vocabulary range and appropriateness.
By the end of this course, you will:
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Confidently use a wide range of academic vocabulary in IELTS Task 2 essays
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Write clearer, more formal, and more logically structured paragraphs
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Avoid “basic” vocabulary and gain the skills needed to impress IELTS examiners
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Develop strategies to continue improving your vocabulary independently
Whether you’re preparing to retake IELTS or want to break through the Band 5 barrier, this course will help you master the language tools you need for real progress in Academic Writing Task 2—and beyond.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 30 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Unit 1: Vocabulary for Introducing Topics and Background Information4
- Unit 2: Vocabulary for Expressing Opinions and Developing Arguments4
- 2.1Lesson 1: Essential Vocabulary and Structures for Stating Opinions
- 2.2Lesson 2: Vocabulary and Strategies for Developing Arguments
- 2.3Lesson 3: Vocabulary and Techniques for Presenting Supporting Evidence
- 2.4Lesson 4: True/False Exercises for Mastery of Opinion, Argument, and Evidence Vocabulary80 Questions
- Unit 3: Vocabulary for Discussing Advantages and Disadvantages4
- 3.1Lesson 1: Vocabulary and Structures for Presenting Advantages
- 3.2Lesson 2: Vocabulary and Structures for Presenting Disadvantages
- 3.3Lesson 3: Vocabulary and Structures for Comparing Advantages and Disadvantages
- 3.4Lesson 4: True/False Mastery—Testing Your Understanding of Vocabulary and Structures10 Minutes50 Questions
- Unit 4: Vocabulary for Expressing Opinions and Justifications3
- Unit 5: Vocabulary for Cohesion and Coherence3
- Unit 6: Academic Vocabulary for Expressing Opinions and Arguments3
- Unit 7: Academic Vocabulary for Discussing Causes, Effects, and Solutions3
- Unit 8: Academic Vocabulary for Discussing Trends and Data3
- 8.1Lesson 1: Mastering Vocabulary for Describing Trends, Changes, and Data in Academic Writing
- 8.2Lesson 2: Precision and Clarity in Describing Trends—Comparative and Superlative Structures, Quantifiers, and Data Language
- 8.3Lesson 3: Cohesion and Coherence in Trend and Data Description—Linking Devices, Sequencing, and Logical Development
- Unit 9: Academic Vocabulary for Expressing Opinions and Arguments3
- Unit 10: Academic Vocabulary for Problem-Solution Essays3
LingExam Language Academy
- Step-by-step vocabulary lessons for each major IELTS topic
- Practical collocations, word families, and academic expressions
- Challenging exercises to activate and reinforce new vocabulary
- Model answers, writing templates, and examiner tips
- Self and peer review checklists for effective practice
- Accessible on any device, anytime
- IELTS candidates aiming for Band 5 to 6 (or those stuck at Band 5.5–6.0)
- International students preparing for university admission
- Professionals seeking English certification for work or immigration
- Learners who struggle with academic vocabulary and essay writing
- Basic English proficiency (at least B1/Intermediate level)
- Familiarity with IELTS Writing Task 2 format
- Motivation to improve vocabulary and writing skills
- Access to a computer or smartphone with internet connection

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“This course was exactly what I needed to boost my IELTS Writing score! The vocabulary lessons are clear, practical, and full of real examples. After completing all the units, I felt much more confident using academic words in my essays. Thanks to Lingexam.com, my score improved from Band 5.5 to Band 6.5!”
— Sofia Alvarez, Marketing Specialist, Spain, IELTS Band 6.5
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