The 1200 most commonly repeated words in IELTS Listening Test.

Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 

Sunday, weekdays, weekend

Months of the year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July August, 

September, October, November, December

Money matters: cash, debit, credit card, cheque, in advance, annual fee, 

monthly membership, interest rate, deposit, tuition fees, poverty, bank statement, 

money management, current account, student account, withdraw, low-risk investment, 

mortgage, grace period, budget deficit,retail voucher, coupon، counterfeit money, 

public money, taxpayers’ money, debt, interest-free credit, purchase, partial refund, 

annuity, non-refundable, MasterCard, VISA, distribution costs, income, finance 

department, family finances, duty-free store.

Subjects: science, politics, history, biology, architecture, law, geography , 

archaeology, literature, business management, agriculture, statistics, mathematics, 

logic, physics, psychology, anthropology, economics, philosophy, performing arts, visual 

arts, chemistry, humanities

Studying at college/university: course outline, group discussion, handout, 

written work, report writing, research, Proofreading, experiment, experience, 

reference, textbook, dictionary, laptop, printer, student advisor, teamwork, module, 

topic, assessment, library, department, computer centre, classroom, lecture, tutor, 

main hall, attendance, deadline, give a talk, speech, computer laboratory, certificate, 

diploma, placement test, overseas students, full-time, facilities, college, dining room, 

specialist, knowledge, international, accommodation, home stay, primary, secondary, 

intermediate, media room, resources room, staff, commencement, dissertation, 

leaflet, faculty, pupils, pencil, feedback, tasks, outcomes, advanced, introductory, 

extra background, higher education, guidelines, post-secondary, supervisor, bachelor's 

degree, compound, vocabulary, student support services, student retention, publication, 

foreign students, schedule, school reunion, registrar’s office, stationery.

Marketing: catalogue, interview, newsletter, competition, TV program, strategies, 

research method, entertainment industry, leadership, management, display, products, 

customer, special offer, collecting data, questionnaire, survey, mass media, statistic, 

profit margin, poll, business card, training, trainee, merchandise, manufacture, 

recruitment.

Health: yoga, tai-chi, keep-fit, salad bar, vegetarian, outdoor activities, leisure time, 

disease, meal, protein, balanced diet, food pyramid, vitamin, carbohydrates, rice, 

pasta, potatoes, pizza, tomatoes, bread, cereals, minerals, zinc, meat, seafood, eggs, 

beans, milk, cheese, yoghurt, fruit, vegetables, citrus fruits, green pepper, blackcurrant, 

nuts, egg yolk, liver, medicine، treatment, remedy, nursing care, nursery, regular exercise.

Nature: field, footbridge, environment, waterfall, river, mountain, forest, village, 

coast, reef, lake, valley, hill, cliff, island, peninsula, earthquake, avalanche, tornado, 

typhoon, desertification, volcano, disaster, catastrophe, erosion, landslides, storm, 

flood, hurricane, pond, jungle, oasis, dam, canyon

the environment: greenhouse effect, acid rain, global warming, carbon dioxide, 

burring fossil, exhaust fumes, deforestation, nitrogen oxide, smog, climate, pollution, 

temperature, power plants, landfill, cattle, wind turbine, soar power, hydroelectric 

power, renewable, source of energy, reliable, solar panels, environmentally friendly, 

oxygen, chemical-free, desert, degradation, vegetation, sea level, ocean currents, soil 

conditioner, coal, fossil fuels, firewood, drought, contaminated.

The animal kingdom: birds of prey, seabirds, poultry and game, mammals, 

cetacean, whale, primates, rodents, fish, amphibian, reptile, insects, octopus, phylum, 

class, order, family, genus, species, livestock, creature, lion, penguin, 

plants: mushroom, fungus, leaves, seed, core, bark, trunk, twig, branch, flower, 

stem, roots, cluster, fertilizer

continents: South America, North America, Africa, Asia, Europe,

Australia and Antarctica .

Countries: Egypt, Mexico, France, Indonesia, Turkey, England, Germany, China, 

Greece, Brazil, India, North Korea, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, 

Singapore, Switzerland , United Kingdom, Italy, the dominican republic, the philippines،

Denmark.

Languages: linguistics, bilingual, trilingual, polyglot, Portuguese, Mandarin, 

Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Russian, Japanese, German, Punjabi, Thai, Persian, Filipino, 

French, Italian, Greek, French,

Architecture and buildings: dome, palace, fort, castle, glasshouse, pyramid, 

log cabin, lighthouse, hut, skyscraper, sculpture,

Homes: semi-detached house, duplex, terraced house, town house, row house, 

bungalow, thatched cottage, mobile home, houseboat, block of flats, apartment 

building, condominium, chimney, bedroom, basement, landlord, tenant, rent, lease, 

neighborhood, suburb, sofa, coffee table, dormitory, storey, kitchen, refrigerator, 

microwave, ground floor, oven, hallway, insurance

In the city: cities, street, lane, city centre, central station, car park, department 

store, bridge, temple, embassy, road system, hospital, garden, avenue, 

Workplaces: clinic, dentist, reception, appointment, staff selection, colleague, 

workshop, showroom, information desk, employer, employment, unemployed, technical 

cooperation, team leaders, stress, ability, vision, confidence, employee, internship

Rating and qualities: reasonable, satisfactory, dangerous, safe, strongly 

recommended, poor quality, satisfied, disappointed, efficient, luxurious, colored, 

spotted, striped, expensive, cheap.

Touring:tourist guided tour, ticket office, souvenir, trip, guest, reservation, view, 

culture, memorable, single double bedded room, picnic, tourist attraction, hostel, 

suite, aquarium, 

Verbs: train, develop, collect, supervise, mark, edit, revise, exhibit, donate, 

surpass, register, support, hunt, persuade, concentrate, discuss, suggest, arrange, 

borrow, immigrate, review, learn, touch.

Adjectives: energetic, social, ancient, necessary, fantastic, exciting, fabulous, 

dull, comfortable, convenient, suitable, affordable, voluntary، mandatory, compulsory, 

temporary, permanent, Immense, vast, salty, extinct, vulnerable, pessimistic, 

optimistic, realistic, practical, knowledgeable, flexible, confident, Western, intensive, 

tranquil, spectacular, intact, various

hobbies: orienteering, caving, spelunking, archery, ice skating, scuba-diving, 

snorkeling, skateboarding, bowls, darts, golf, billiards, photography, painting, pottery, 

woodcarving, gardening, stamp collection, embroidery, climbing, chess, parachute

sports: cricket, baseball, basketball, rugby, soccer, american football, hockey, 

swimming, tennis, squash, badminton, ping-pong, field, court, pitch, stadium, team, 

the discus, the javelin, the hammer, the high jump, horse racing, show jumping, polo, 

cycling, gymnasium, athlete, gym, extreme sports, paragliding, hang-gliding, skydiving, 

abseiling, snowboarding, bungee jumping, surfing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, 

bodyboarding, white-water rafting, kitesurfing, mountain biking, jogging, press-up, 

push-up, barbell, treadmill, judo, recreation, snooker, walking, championship, 

canoeing, refreshment

Shapes: Square, rectangular, triangular, polygon, Oval, spherical, spiral, circular, 

curved, cylindrical, 

Measurement width, length, altitude, imperial system, metric system, Mass, 

depth, breadth, height, three dimensions, frequency 

Transportations: cargo plane, shipment, container ship, boat, lifeboat, 

ferry, hovercraft, hydrofoil, liner, canal boat, narrowboat, dinghy sailing, sailboat, 

paddle steamer, cabin cruiser, rowing boat, rowboat, kayak, canoe, punt, gondola, 

aircraft, helicopter, seaplane, airship, hot-air balloon, airport,crew, passenger, 

platform, hire a car, automobile

Vehicles: double-decker bus, single-decker, minibus, school bus, coach, truck, 

tanker, van, lorry, transporter, forklift truck, tow truck, breakdown truck, pickup, jeep, 

caravan, camper, tractor, taxi, cab, tram, underground, subway, stream train, freight 

train, goods train,

Weather: humid, hot, sticky, breeze, chilly, cold, cool, dry, dusty, freezing, hot, 

warm, wet, weather forecast, antenna, moisture, 

Places: local library, swimming pool, cafeteria, cottage, parliament, 

accommodation, restaurant, canteen, cafe, bookshop, sports centre, city council, 

dance studio, park, conversation club, kindergarten

equipment and tools: helmet, light, musical instrument, cassette, silicon chip, 

digital monitor, gadget, device, screen, breaks, wheels , mechanical pencil, disk, 

backpack,

The arts and media: Opera , Orchestra , concert , symphony, the press, 

conductor, vocalist, audience, festival, carnival, exhibition,classical music, theatre, 

cinemas, art gallery, museum,ballet, television, radio, graphics, newspaper

Materials: fur, metal, steel, aluminum, copper, rubber, plastic, ceramics, glass, 

cement, stone, textile, cotton, fabric, wool, leather, bone, paper, lumber/wood, glue, 

composite, fiberglass, concrete, wax, paper, wood, silver, gold, feather

Works and jobs: occupation, profession, designer, decorator, architect, engineer, 

manager, waitress, waiter, teacher, vacancy, professor, specialist, psychologist،

volunteer, freelance, secretary, craftsman ,work experience, curriculum vitae, mail 

address, receptionist, pilot, guard, flight attendant, lecturer, office assistant, clerk, 

accountant, cashier, captain

Color: blue, white, orange, green, grey, black, red, yellow, purple, brown, pink

expressions and time: three times, three times per week, a gap year, full-

time, part-time, midday, midnight, millennium, century, decade, fortnight. 

Other: passport photo, state, government, individual, variety, private sector,, 

practice, gender, creativity, original inhabitant, indigenous, demonstration, strike, 

entrance, circuit, guarantee, dialogue , commerce, carriage, narrative, chocolate, 

satellite, decision, prototype, attitude, daily routine, personal fulfillment, activity, 

recipient, ultrasound, pedestrian safety, traffic jams, procedures, creation, prize, 

junior, senior, opportunity, driving license, process, literary, man-made, republicans, 

umbrella, frequently updated, waiting list, sewer systems, liberal democracy, 

democrats, lunar calendar, libertarian, burger, videos, nature conservation, life 

expectancy, fund-raising event, magnet, dialect, ramification, straight, farewell, welfare,

encyclopedia, evolution, revolution, illiteracy, robot, proficiency, sufcient