Advanced Vocabulary list for IELTS #ielts #ieltspreparation

I watched a movie about Michael Jackson. I watched it with Japanese subtitles, but I also tried to listen carefully to the English as much as I could. It was difficult to understand everything, but I could catch some words and expressions. I enjoyed the movie and want to improve my English listening skills.

Today, I had a pizza party at karaoke with my club friends! Even though there was a typhoon, we all went out together to buy pizza and fries! We sang a lot! But... I felt a bit of a distance within the group, and it was kind of awkward

Today was my birthday, but it wasn't a very birthday-like day. I woke up early and went to see an ophthalmologist. I went to the hospital because I wanted to put in my contact lenses, but I couldn't get them in. Afterwards, it was raining so I went home and took a nap, and it was already dark when I got back.

Today I went to the hair salon and changed my hair color. I chose a new shade that looks brighter and fresher than my previous one. At first I was a little nervous, but I really love the result. Changing my hairstyle made me feel more confident and refreshed. It was a great way to change my mood and start the day with a positive feeling.

In the end of 2025,I got the best score about Cet-6,but it’s not symbolized that my English Learning is over. I start to learn and want to get the 6.0 ielts currently,today is my first test .It’s so difficult that I can’t do the listening test better,I haven’t heard clearly.I don’t know which time I will get the score I want.

Today, I woke up at 5:30 a.m. and made it to my part-time job on time. I was happy that I was not late. However, I had to work until noon without a break, so it was very tiring. The typhoon was not as bad as I expected, so I felt lucky.

I bought a toy for my hamster a few days ago. It is a ball that my hamster can go inside and walk in. I bought it because my hamster has not been getting enough exercise recently. Also, if I let my hamster walk around the room without the ball, I might not be able to find it. My hamster enjoys playing with it. 🐹✨

What do you struggle with the most in regards to speaking American English with native English speakers? Is it coming up with words to say? Is it saying enough so you don't sound limited or be able to give enough variety in your responses so you don't sound repetitive? Is it phrasal verbs? Do you use them? Do you understand them? Do you know how many there are? What about your confidence? Do you second guess yourself when you speak English? Do you have a lot of 'ums' and 'uhs' when you speak American English? Do you repeat words and phrases? Do you have long pauses in between your words and phrases? Do you translate in your head before you say it? Do you depend on translating? Do you say the bare minimum which is only the few things you know how to say but if someone asks you to 'say more.' you'd have difficulty? Are you not really sure where you struggle? Have you ever had someone from the United States... a tutor or teacher really judge your speaking and give you feedback?

😶 What makes speaking English stressful for you? Comment your answer (and tell us why if you want) 👇