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How to use vocabulary flashcards for IELTS

Academic words are easy to recognize on a page and hard to recall under time pressure, which is why IELTS vocabulary flashcards work best when they are reviewed on a schedule rather than read once.

Add new words in small daily batches rather than long weekly sessions.
Write or record a sentence for each card to practice real usage.
Group cards by IELTS topic so related collocations stay together.
Review difficult cards first and keep older words on a regular schedule.

Example IELTS academic vocabulary flashcards

MitigateTo make something bad less severe. Example: flood barriers were built to mitigate damage to homes.

UbiquitousFound everywhere. Example: smartphones have become ubiquitous in daily life.

PragmaticDealing with problems in a practical, realistic way rather than following theory. Example: a pragmatic solution to traffic congestion.

ExacerbateTo make a problem worse. Example: cutting bus routes exacerbated the housing crisis.

TangibleClearly real or measurable, as opposed to abstract. Example: the report offered tangible evidence of progress.

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Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of textbook pages. Text recognition reads images, so word lists from a printed book work too.

Spaced repetition

Cards you find difficult come back sooner, and familiar words appear less often. The schedule is built into the study view.

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How it works

Upload your word list

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a vocabulary page from your IELTS prep book or class.

Review the generated cards

Check the terms and definitions, then remove any cards you do not need or edit the wording.

Study on a schedule

Work through your daily cards. Spaced repetition brings back the words you miss so they move into long-term memory.

Good IELTS cards pair each word with a short definition and a sentence that shows how it is used in writing or speaking. Topic groups such as environment, education and technology help you remember collocations, not just single words.

Start with the words from your own reading and practice tests. Cards built from your materials are more useful than a generic list because they match the topics you are likely to see in the exam.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new words should I learn each day for IELTS?

A small daily batch of new words, combined with review of older ones, is easier to sustain than long cram sessions. Consistency usually matters more than the total count.

Should I memorize IELTS words alone or in context?

Learn words in sentences and in common phrases, since the exam rewards accurate use. A card that shows a word with its typical collocation is more useful than a bare definition.

Can I export my flashcards to use them elsewhere?

Yes, but export is part of the Plus plan, which includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan lets you study the cards in your browser.

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Students get 40% off with a school email. You can start without a credit card.

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