IELTS listening vocabulary for common topics and spelling recognition.

Listening entries should feel like field notes from a recording: topic labels, common contexts, and words learners may need to catch quickly.

noun/əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/
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Housing

A place to live or stay.

Often appears in conversations about student housing or travel.

ExampleThe student asks whether the accommodation is close to the university.

phrasephrase/tuːˈɪʃ.ən fiː/
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Money

The amount paid for instruction at a school or university.

ExampleThe adviser explains that the tuition fee must be paid before registration.

noun/ˌkwes.tʃəˈner/
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Research

A written set of questions used to collect information.

ExampleThe speaker says the questionnaire should take about ten minutes to complete.

adjective/rɪˈnuː.ə.bəl/
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Environment

Able to be replaced naturally and used again.

ExampleThe lecture compares renewable energy with fossil fuels.

noun/ˌredʒ.əˈstreɪ.ʃən/
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Course admin

The process of officially signing up for a course, event, or service.

course registrationregistration form

ExampleThe adviser says registration closes on Friday afternoon.

noun/ˈsem.ə.nɑːr/
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Academic events

A class or meeting where a small group discusses a subject.

attend a seminarresearch seminar

ExampleThe speaker invites students to attend a seminar on climate policy.

noun/dɪˈpɑː.zɪt/
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Payment

Money paid in advance to reserve something or show commitment.

pay a depositrefundable deposit

ExampleThe landlord asks for a deposit before confirming the room.

noun/ɪkˈsten.ʃən/
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Deadlines

Extra time allowed for a task or arrangement.

deadline extensionrequest an extension

ExampleThe student asks whether she can get an extension for the assignment.

noun/aɪˈtɪn.ə.rer.i/
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Travel

A plan or list of places and times for a trip.

travel itinerarydetailed itinerary

ExampleThe tour guide explains the itinerary for the first day.

noun/fəˈsɪl.ə.ti/
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Campus services

A place, service, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

sports facilitycampus facilities

ExampleThe recording mentions that the library facility has reopened.

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