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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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)

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

Ex: They listened to the messages on the answering machine from the weekend .

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: While the team was working , they were attaching labels to the products .
blogger [noun]

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

Ex: The fashion blogger 's Instagram account attracted a large following with her daily outfit posts and style inspiration .

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

Ex: Learning a new language can enhance your communication with people from different cultures .

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

Ex: The faulty ethernet cable was replaced , restoring the connection to the office network and enabling employees to resume their work .
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: His podcast features interviews with famous authors .

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

Ex: Students often rely on a search engine to help with their research projects .
to surf [verb]

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

Ex: In the mall , we decided to surf different stores , looking for the perfect gift .

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

Ex: He forgot to check his voicemail and missed an important update .

a file or document that is sent along with an email

Ex: They forgot to include the attachment in their message .

to remove a piece of data from a computer or smartphone

Ex: The app allows users to delete messages they no longer need .

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

Ex: They reported the hate mail to the authorities for safety .
operator [noun]

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

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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

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fluency [noun]

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

Ex: He practiced daily to improve his fluency in French .
accuracy [noun]

the state or quality of being without any errors

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

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

Ex: He offered to help , being a native speaker of Spanish with excellent grammar skills .

the way a word is pronounced

Ex: He struggled with the pronunciation of some English sounds .

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

incoherent [adjective]

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

Ex: The politician 's answers during the interview were rambling and incoherent .

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

Ex: In response to the confusion , the teacher clarified the instructions for the assignment .

to fully understand something, especially something complicated

Ex: To comprehend the intricacies of a foreign language , one must immerse themselves in its culture .

to engage in a conversation with someone

Ex: At the coffee shop , friends often meet to converse over a cup of coffee .

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

Ex: The video explains how to use the new software step by step .

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

Ex: Last night , they expressed their joy with cheers and applause .

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

Ex: He illustrated the process by showing step-by-step pictures in the manual .

to mention or express something in few words

Ex: The teacher indicated the due date for the assignment on the syllabus .
tweet [noun]

a message or post on Twitter

Ex: The tweet from the celebrity sparked a lot of discussion among fans and media outlets .