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Family roles and interpersonal relationships are common IELTS Speaking topics. This IELTS Relationships Vocabulary page supports accurate discussion of social bonds, emotional dynamics, and social hierarchy. Expanding this expressive vocabulary improves fluency and descriptive precision in extended speaking answers.

How This Topic Appears in IELTS

• Speaking Part 2 descriptions of family members
• Speaking Part 3 discussions on modern relationships
• Questions about generational differences
• Essays on social bonds and community ties
• Opinion essays on family structure

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

Family & Relationships Vocabulary Lists

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Sample IELTS Questions on Family & Relationships

1. Family structures are changing in modern society. Discuss.
2. Are strong family relationships more important than friendships?
3. How has technology affected personal relationships?
4. Should elderly parents live with their adult children?

How to Use This Vocabulary for a Higher Band Score

• Use descriptive vocabulary to explain interpersonal dynamics.
• Avoid overly informal emotional expressions.
• Vary language for family roles and social bonds.
• Clear and controlled vocabulary improves fluency and lexical resource.

IELTS Family & Relationships Vocabulary for Speaking & Essays

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