Perfect π β hereβs a list of common IELTS Listening gap-fill words that often appear in Cambridge-style tests.
These are grouped by topic and type so you can study them easily π
π« 1. Education / Study
- lecture
- assignment
- deadline
- presentation
- timetable
- tutorial
- coursework
- supervisor
- degree
- subject
πΌ 2. Work / Business
- manager
- employee
- colleague
- salary
- interview
- experience
- full-time / part-time
- training
- department
- office
π 3. Accommodation / Housing
- rent
- deposit
- landlord / landlady
- flat / apartment
- utilities
- furniture
- heating
- kitchen
- roommate
- maintenance
π 4. Travel / Transport
- ticket
- platform
- journey
- departure
- destination
- timetable
- fare
- delay
- luggage / baggage
- passport
πΏ 5. Environment / Nature
- pollution
- recycling
- climate
- forest
- energy
- waste
- wildlife
- conservation
- rainfall
- temperature
π½ 6. Food / Health
- diet
- calories
- nutrients
- exercise
- allergy
- infection
- hospital
- appointment
- medicine
- treatment
π· 7. Money / Numbers
- cost
- price
- fee
- discount
- rate
- budget
- payment
- account
- income
- balance
π 8. Common Functional Words
These appear in almost every section β pay attention to them!
- address
- phone number
- date of birth
- postcode
- surname / last name
- age
- time
- number
- reference
πͺ€ 9. Trick / Similar-Sounding Words
These often confuse listeners:
- βthirteenβ vs βthirtyβ
- βfifteenβ vs βfiftyβ
- βAβ vs β8β (letters vs numbers)
- βBβ vs βVβ
- βSβ vs βFβ (in phone numbers)
