IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 Vocabulary (Band 6 to 7)
Unlock your path to a higher IELTS band score with this comprehensive course focused on the essential vocabulary you need for Academic Writing Task 2! 🚀 Whether you’re aiming for Band 6 or pushing towards Band 7, this course will equip you with the high-frequency words and phrases examiners love to see.
What You’ll Learn 📚
- Topic-Specific Vocabulary: Master the language for common IELTS themes such as education, health, environment, technology, and more.
- Academic Collocations & Phrases: Use natural-sounding, high-scoring expressions to make your essays stand out.
- Effective Synonyms & Paraphrasing: Avoid repetition and boost your lexical resource by learning how to express the same idea in multiple ways.
- Contextual Usage: Practice using new vocabulary in real IELTS-style sentences and paragraphs.
- Error Correction: Identify and fix common vocabulary mistakes that hold candidates back from Band 7.
Why Take This Course? 🌟
- Band-Focused: Designed specifically for those targeting Band 6 or 7.
- Practical Exercises: Includes matching, fill-in-the-blank, and writing tasks to reinforce your learning.
- Model Answers & Explanations: Clear examples and feedback to guide your progress.
- Confidence Building: Learn to express your ideas clearly and accurately under exam conditions.
Who Is This Course For? 👩🎓👨🎓
- IELTS candidates aiming for Band 6 to 7 in Academic Writing Task 2.
- Learners who want to expand their academic vocabulary and write more sophisticated essays.
- Anyone looking to improve their writing skills for university or professional purposes.
Start mastering the vocabulary that will transform your IELTS essays and open doors to your academic and career goals! 🌏📈
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 39 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Unit 1: Introduction to IELTS Writing Task 2 VocabularyIELTS Academic Writing Task 2 is a crucial part of the IELTS exam, and your vocabulary—also known as your “lexical resource”—plays a major role in determining your final band score. This unit aims to introduce you to the importance of vocabulary in achieving a Band 6 or 7, outline the types of vocabulary you need, explain the criteria examiners use to assess your lexical resource, and provide strategies for developing your vocabulary effectively.3
- Unit 2: Academic Vocabulary EssentialsA strong command of academic vocabulary is a major factor in achieving a high score in IELTS Writing Task 2. This unit will introduce you to essential academic words and expressions that are applicable across a wide range of topics. Mastering these will help you write with formality, precision, and clarity, all of which are required for a Band 7 or above. You will learn not only the words themselves but also how to use them effectively in context.4
- Unit 3: Linking Words and Cohesive DevicesLinking words and cohesive devices are the glue that holds your IELTS Writing Task 2 essay together. Without them, even the best ideas can appear disjointed or unclear. This unit provides you with a comprehensive toolkit for connecting ideas, structuring arguments, and achieving a logical, reader-friendly essay. By mastering these expressions, you will significantly improve your writing’s coherence and cohesion—two key criteria for a high band score.4
- Unit 4: Vocabulary for Expressing Opinions and ArgumentsThis unit is dedicated to developing your ability to use vocabulary and expressions for stating opinions, presenting arguments, and expressing agreement or disagreement—skills that are fundamental for success in IELTS Writing Task 2. Throughout this unit, you will learn how to communicate your views clearly, structure your arguments persuasively, and interact with opposing perspectives in a sophisticated and academic manner. By mastering these language tools, you will be able to write essays that are both convincing and coherent, thus achieving higher band scores.4
- Unit 5: Vocabulary for Discussing Problems and SolutionsThis unit is designed to equip IELTS candidates with the vocabulary and expressions necessary to identify, explain, and propose solutions to problems—a core skill for many IELTS Writing Task 2 prompts. Mastery of this language enables you to clearly outline issues, analyze their causes or effects, and suggest effective solutions, all while maintaining an academic tone. The vocabulary and structures in this unit will help you write essays that are logical, persuasive, and highly relevant to the IELTS exam.4
- Unit 6: Vocabulary for Advantages and Disadvantages EssaysThis unit is designed to equip you with the vocabulary and expressions necessary for discussing advantages and disadvantages, a common requirement in IELTS Writing Task 2. By mastering the language for presenting both sides of an argument, you will be able to write balanced, objective, and well-structured essays. This unit will help you develop the skills to introduce, explain, and analyze both the benefits and drawbacks of any topic in an academic style.4
- Unit 7: Vocabulary for Cause and Effect EssaysThis unit provides you with the essential vocabulary and structural tools to discuss causes and effects, a skill that is frequently required in IELTS Writing Task 2. You will learn how to identify, explain, and connect causal relationships clearly and logically, using a wide range of academic phrases and linking words. Mastery of this vocabulary will enhance your ability to write sophisticated, cohesive, and high-scoring essays.4
- Unit 8: Vocabulary for Problem and Solution EssaysThis unit is designed to provide you with the essential vocabulary and structural tools necessary to effectively write problem and solution essays, a common requirement in IELTS Writing Task 2. You will learn how to clearly identify and describe problems, suggest practical solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness using precise, academic language. By mastering the content of this unit, you will be able to address a wide range of essay prompts with confidence and clarity, making your writing more persuasive and cohesive.4
- Unit 9: Vocabulary for Discussing Trends and DataThis unit is designed to equip you with the essential vocabulary and expressions needed to describe trends, data, and changes over time—skills that are crucial for both Task 1 and Task 2 of the IELTS Academic Writing exam. Whether you are interpreting a line graph, bar chart, or discussing historical changes in an essay, the ability to describe increases, decreases, stability, and fluctuations accurately and appropriately is fundamental. Mastering this language not only helps you fulfill the IELTS marking criteria but also makes your writing more precise, analytical, and sophisticated.4
- Unit 10: Topic-Specific Vocabulary – EducationThe field of education is a frequent and significant topic in IELTS Academic Writing Task 2. In this unit, you will engage deeply with high-frequency, topic-specific vocabulary related to education. Mastery of these terms will enable you to write more precisely and persuasively about educational systems, policies, and issues, helping you achieve a higher band score. This unit targets not only vocabulary but also the context and nuances in which these words are used, ensuring your writing is both accurate and sophisticated.4
LingExam Language Academy
- Topic-Specific Vocabulary Lists: Covering education, health, environment, technology, and more.
- Academic Collocations and Phrases: Learn natural, high-scoring expressions for essays.
- Contextual Practice Exercises: Match, fill-in-the-blank, and writing tasks to reinforce learning.
- Model Sentences and Paragraphs: See how vocabulary is used in real IELTS contexts.
- Synonym and Paraphrasing Practice: Avoid repetition and boost lexical resource.
- Error Correction Activities: Identify and fix common vocabulary mistakes.
- Band 6–7 Focus: All materials and tasks are tailored to the vocabulary and skills needed for these bands.
- Comprehensive Answer Keys and Explanations: Understand not just what is correct, but why.
- IELTS candidates targeting Band 6 to 7 in Academic Writing Task 2.
- Students preparing for university studies in English-speaking countries.
- Professionals seeking to improve academic writing skills for career advancement or further studies.
- Learners who struggle with vocabulary range and accuracy in essay writing.
- Anyone looking to write more sophisticated and effective IELTS essays.
- Intermediate level of English: You should have a basic understanding of English grammar and vocabulary (B1/B2 level or above).
- Familiarity with IELTS format: A general awareness of the IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 structure is recommended.
- Access to a computer or mobile device: For completing online exercises and assignments.
- Willingness to practice: Regular practice and engagement with the course materials are essential for improvement.
- Notebook or digital note-taking tool: For recording new vocabulary and phrases.

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"Taking the ‘Mastering IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 Vocabulary for Band 6 to 7’ course was a game-changer for me! As a Marketing Specialist, I already used English at work, but I struggled to express complex ideas clearly in my essays. This course helped me expand my vocabulary, especially for describing trends, making comparisons, and presenting arguments logically. The practical exercises and model answers made everything easy to understand. Thanks to this course, I achieved a Band 7 in my writing section and feel much more confident in both my academic and professional writing. Highly recommended for anyone aiming to boost their IELTS score!"
Sofia Martinez, Marketing Specialist, Spain, IELTS Band Score: 8.0
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