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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Communication

Here you will learn some English words about communication, such as "attach", "podcast", "operator", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for General IELTS
answering machine

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

Ex: She checked her answering machine for messages after coming home. 
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to attach
to attach
[Verb]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting. 
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blogger
blogger
[noun]

an individual who maintains and regularly adds new content to a blog

Ex: The blogger published a new blog post discussing the latest trends in fashion. 
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communication

the process or activity of exchanging information or expressing feelings, thoughts, or ideas by speaking, writing, etc.

Ex: Good communication is key to a successful relationship. 
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connection

the act of establishing or the state of being linked to something

Ex: Despite numerous attempts, John still couldn't establish a stable connection to the Wi-Fi network in his apartment. 
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podcast
podcast
[noun]

a digital audio program that is available for download or streaming on the Internet, typically produced in a series format covering a wide range of topics

Ex: She listens to a history podcast on her way to work. 
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search engine

a computer program that searches the Internet and finds information based on a word or group of words given to it

Ex: She used a search engine to find recipes for dinner. 
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to surf
to surf
[Verb]

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

Ex: After work, she likes to relax by surfing her favorite social media sites. 
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voicemail
voicemail
[noun]

a system that allows callers to leave recorded messages for someone who is unable to answer their phone

Ex: She checked her voicemail after missing a call from her boss. 
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attachment

a file or document that is sent along with an email

Ex: She sent an attachment with the report to her boss. 
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to delete
to delete
[Verb]

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: She decided to delete the old files from her computer to free up space. 
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hate mail
hate mail
[noun]

offensive and often threatening letters or emails usually sent under no name

Ex: She received hate mail after speaking out on social media. 
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operator
operator
[noun]

a person who controls or works an apparatus, machine, or system

Ex: The crane operator lifted the heavy beams safely. 
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dialect
dialect
[noun]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

Ex: A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. 
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fluency
fluency
[noun]

the quality of being able to speak or write very well and easily in a foreign language

Ex: She achieved fluency in Spanish after living in Mexico for two years. 
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accuracy
accuracy
[noun]

the state or quality of being without any errors

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language barrier

a difficulty emerging from the fact that people cannot communicate because they do not have a common language

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mother tongue

the first language that a baby acquires naturally

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native speaker

someone who has learned a language as their first language, and not as a foreign language

Ex: As a native speaker of French, she could easily navigate the nuances of the language. 
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pronunciation

the way a word is pronounced

Ex: Her pronunciation of French words is flawless. 
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sign language

a system used to communicate with deaf people that involves using hands and body gestures instead of words

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incoherent
incoherent
[Adjective]

(of speech or written discourse) unclear or poorly organized in a way that is not comprehensible

Ex: His speech became increasingly incoherent as he grew more nervous. 
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to clarify

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

Ex: The professor clarified the complex concept by giving real-life examples. 
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to comprehend

to fully understand something, especially something complicated

Ex: It took me a while to comprehend the complex mathematical theorem, but with practice, I finally understood it. 
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to converse

to engage in a conversation with someone

Ex: During the event, people gathered to converse about various topics of interest. 
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to explain

to make something clear and easy to understand by giving more information about it

Ex: He explained the plot of the movie to his friend who hadn't seen it. 
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to express

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

Ex: The artist expresses emotions through vibrant colors in her paintings. 
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to illustrate

to explain or show the meaning of something using examples, pictures, etc.

Ex: The teacher illustrated the concept with a simple diagram on the board. 
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to indicate

to mention or express something in few words

Ex: She indicated her preference for Italian cuisine when choosing a restaurant for dinner. 
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tweet
tweet
[noun]

a message or post on Twitter

Ex: Her latest tweet went viral, gaining thousands of likes and retweets within hours. 
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telephone banking

services that banks offer their customers by telephone

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