Lexical Resource
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What this topic is really about
Lexical Resource assesses the range of vocabulary you can use and how accurately and appropriately you use it, including paraphrasing and less common words. Pronunciation, speaking speed and grammar are covered by the other three criteria.
Paraphrasing, or describing the idea with words you do know, keeps you communicating and shows flexible vocabulary use. Falling silent, switching languages, or skipping the question all reduce your score rather than help it.
See the mechanism
Lexical Resource assesses the range of vocabulary you can use and how accurately and appropriately you use it, including paraphrasing and less common words. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.
An exam-style question, fully explained
'Lexical Resource' in IELTS Speaking refers to:
- Identify what the question tests: 'Lexical Resource' in IELTS Speaking refers to:.
- Lexical Resource assesses the range of vocabulary you can use and how accurately and appropriately you use it, including paraphrasing and less common words.
- Pronunciation, speaking speed and grammar are covered by the other three criteria.
Traps the examiner sets
- Lexical Resource assesses the range of vocabulary you can use and how accurately and appropriately you use it, including paraphrasing and less common words.
Test your recall
Answer each from memory — you'll see instantly whether you're right and why.
Run a focused 10-question mini-mock on Lexical Resource and see it stick.
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