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Precise, flexible word choice for every band · with Dr. Ahmed Rahimi
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You will be able to use topic-specific vocabulary accurately
You will be able to choose natural collocations over odd word pairs
You will be able to paraphrase to avoid repetition
You will be able to use idiomatic language appropriately in Speaking
You will be able to learn and retain new words efficiently
Course content
3 modules · 9 lessons
Module 1: How Vocabulary Is Scored
Module 2: Topic Vocabulary
Module 3: Using Vocabulary Well
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Range vs Accuracy
12 min
A big vocabulary is worthless if used wrongly. Learn what Lexical Resource actually rewards.
Precision matters most
Examiners reward words used precisely and naturally. A common word used perfectly scores better than a rare word used incorrectly.
- Range: variety of vocabulary you can use
- Accuracy: using each word with its correct meaning and form
Never force in a 'big' word you are unsure of; a wrong word choice is penalised.
Natural over fancy
High-band vocabulary sounds natural, not stuffed with thesaurus words. Aim for the word a fluent speaker would actually choose.
Key Takeaways
- Precision and accuracy outweigh rare-word range
- A misused rare word is penalised
- Natural word choice beats thesaurus stuffing