Vocabulary to speak about family and friends a lifelong friend

Cutting edge: the best new technology

Diagnose: to find out what is wrong

Pediatrics: specialist child medicine (also spelled paediatrics)

Routine check ups: a regular (not urgent) visit to the doctors

Huge appreciation: gratefulness and gratitude

Follow up care: an appointment after an operation or illness

Lucrative: money making or profitable

Highly merited: well deserved

Career ladder: moving up through promotions to the top of the company

Pension scheme: money for retirement

Job security: knowing you can keep your job / job safety

Start up community: new small businesses sometimes internet based


IELTS speaking part 1 – style questions
Examiner: What subject are you studying at university?
Sophia: I finished my bachelor’s degree a few years ago, and that was in biology, as I have always enjoyed the Sciences, and I am currently studying for my Masters in Psychology which I am finding really interesting but also very challenging.
Examiner: What will you do after finishing your studies?
Joy: I am not sure if I would like to actually become a psychologist, working with mental health and neurological patients day in, day out but maybe I can use this wide ranging and specialist knowledge to find work in health care, where there is a short supply of well qualified professionals.
Examiner: Is there an increased trend for further education in your country?
Andre: Yes, in the past decade there has been an explosion of those seeking extra qualifications as the jobs market is very competitive. Not only are there many more undergraduate places, but the demand for postgraduate studies has also grown, particularly in STEM subjects which is a positive development.
IELTS speaking part 2 - style question

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