IELTS VOCABULARY PRACTICE

The phrases

make small talk

advance their career
engage the audience
sharpen my memory
a social butterfly
have a great exposure
maintaining eye-contact
at an early age
public speaking skills
fostered the expansion of
maintaining a conversation
do away with language barrier
bring the ease of communication
find the answer to complex problems
the use of body language
becoming a global citizen
1. A good thing about learning another language is that you can know more
things in the world.
= … is a great positive of speaking a second language.

2. A benefit of learning a second language is that we can memorize things better.

= Knowing a second language offers me numerous merits. Not only does it give me
better job opportunities but also it …

3. When learning a foreign language, we can also learn about the culture.
= When acquiring a foreign language, we can …. to a different culture

4. Knowing more languages can help you find a job more easily.
= In the era of globalization, candidates who speak two languages or more would
have more chances to … compared to those who are monolingual.

5. Scientists proved that children can learn a language better when they are
young.
= It is scientifically proven that children learn a language better …

6. Children learning an additional language can answer difficult questions and

have high scores.
= Children learning an additional language are able to … and normally score
higher in standardized tests.

7. It’s easier to communicate if people can speak the same language in a

conversation
= A mutual language between parties in a conversation would definitely …

8. A global language can remove difficulties in communication and help the

economy.
= A global language can … , which has been discouraging international trade and
export activities.

9. Having someone who is talkative and friendly can keep a talk.

= Having … leading a talk can boost the energy of the conversation.

10. Young people need to learn the skills to speak in front of many people
= … are one of the essentials for the young in the modern world.

11. We need to be careful when saying something frankly in front of others.

= We need to be mindful when … in public

12. To make a conversation effective, we need to use our body to express our ideas.
= 70% of effectiveness in communication comes from the use of body language.

13. It’s difficult to talk to a person who is much older or younger than you.
= There are definitely challenges when … with someone who has a big generation
gap with you.

14. Shy and reserved people don’t like having social conversations.
= It’s not simple to …, especially with introverts who are often unwilling to be
involved in a conversation.

15. Looking at the listeners shows that you are confident.

= … can show the confidence of the speaker when communicating with others.

16. When presenting, you should ask people to answer questions to interest them.
= In any presentation, the presenter needs to … constantly to keep their interest.

17. Globalization helps many developing countries to develop.

= Thanks to globalization, the ease in trade and commerce has … of emerging
market economies.
18. Countries in an area can cooperate to boost sales in different countries.
= Trade treaties being promoted and signed between countries has facilitated …