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Education reform, academic achievement, and lifelong learning commonly feature in IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking Part 3. This IELTS Education Vocabulary page develops precise academic terminology for discussing teaching systems, intellectual development, and policy change. Expanding this education-focused vocabulary improves clarity, argumentative depth, and lexical range in high-scoring exam responses.

How This Topic Appears in IELTS

• Writing Task 2 opinion essays on education reform and teaching methods
• Opinion essays about university vs vocational training
• Discussion essays on public vs private education
• Speaking Part 2 topics about school experiences
• Speaking Part 3 questions on lifelong learning

Explore the vocabulary lists below and practise each set using quizzes and flashcards.

Education Vocabulary Lists

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Sample IELTS Questions on Education

1. Universities should focus more on practical skills than academic knowledge. Discuss both views.
2. Some believe education should be free for all. To what extent do you agree?
3. Is online learning as effective as traditional classroom education?
4. How can governments improve national education standards?

How to Use This Vocabulary for a Higher Band Score

• Replace general verbs like “learn” with more academic expressions.
• Analyse education systems and reform clearly using formal terminology.
• Show range by varying language for knowledge, teaching, and achievement.
• Controlled vocabulary use improves lexical resource and Band 7 coherence.

IELTS Education Vocabulary for Writing Task 2 & Speaking

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