IELTS Lexicon by FCR Flashcards
Welcome to your new habit: Spaced-Repetition vocabulary practice. In this deck, you fill find words, phrases, idiomatic expressions, and more. These will surely come in handy in your quest for IELTS excellence. I have hand-picked all of the phrases and words contained with some essential contributions from your book. Practice by reading the word out loud. Afterwards, before pressing the ''reveal'' button, you can enunciate the following, each harder (but ultimately more rewarding) than the l
On the other hand, …
Synonyms (English): Conversely… / In contrast…
Synonyms (Spanish): Por otro lado… / En contraste…
“On the other hand, we must also consider the financial limitations that many countries face.”
“On the other hand, focusing too much on technology can reduce our attention to human factors.”
This happens because …
Synonyms (English): This occurs due to… / This takes place because of…
Synonyms (Spanish): Esto sucede porque… / Esto ocurre debido a…
“This happens because people often prioritize convenience over sustainability.”
“This happens because there’s a lack of proper communication between departments.”
One way of dealing with this is …
Synonyms (English): One possible approach is… / A way to handle this could be…
Synonyms (Spanish): Una forma de lidiar con esto es… / Una manera de manejar esto sería…
“One way of dealing with this is to implement a gradual change instead of a sudden overhaul.”
“One way of dealing with this is to focus on education and awareness, rather than legislation alone.”
Well, I think …
Synonyms (English): In my opinion, / From my perspective,
Synonyms (Spanish): Bueno, creo que… / En mi opinión…
“Well, I think the proposal has some merit, but it needs further refinement.”
“Well, I think we should focus on solutions that address both the immediate and long-term issues.”
If that happened, then …
Synonyms (English): If that were to occur, then… / If such a thing took place, then…
Synonyms (Spanish): Si eso ocurriera, entonces… / Si eso pasara, entonces…
“If that happened, then we would have to rethink our entire strategy.”
“If that happened, then we’d be facing a completely different set of challenges.”
To a certain extent, yes.
Synonyms (English): In part, yes / Up to a point, yes
Synonyms (Spanish): Hasta cierto punto, sí / En parte, sí
“To a certain extent, yes, I do agree, but we must also acknowledge the downsides.”
“To a certain extent, yes, but it’s not as simple as it appears on the surface.”
I completely disagree.
Synonyms (English): I totally disagree / I strongly oppose
Synonyms (Spanish): Estoy completamente en desacuerdo / Me opongo totalmente
“I completely disagree with the idea that technology alone can solve all our problems.”
“I completely disagree with the notion that everyone should follow the same career path.”
Actually, I think it depends on the situation / country / person.
Synonyms (English): In reality, I believe it varies based on the circumstances / To be honest, it’s conditional on the context
Synonyms (Spanish): En realidad, creo que depende de la situación / Honestamente, depende del contexto
“Actually, I think it depends on the situation; sometimes, flexibility is more important than precision.”
“Actually, I think it depends on the country’s specific regulations when it comes to environmental policies.”
It seems to me that there are 2 sides to consider.
Synonyms (English): It appears there are two perspectives to evaluate / I believe there are two aspects to think about
Synonyms (Spanish): Me parece que hay dos lados a considerar / Creo que hay dos aspectos que evaluar
“It seems to me that there are two sides to consider: the short-term impact and the long-term consequences.”
“It seems to me that there are two sides to consider: one is the cost, and the other is the potential benefit.”
Yes, I think that’s absolutely right.
Synonyms (English): Yes, I completely agree / Yes, that’s definitely correct
Synonyms (Spanish): Sí, creo que es absolutamente correcto / Sí, estoy completamente de acuerdo
“Yes, I think that’s absolutely right, especially when we consider the broader context.”
“Yes, I think that’s absolutely right. Your reasoning really ties everything together.”
I think I would probably have to say no.
Synonyms (English): I believe I’d have to decline / I would likely have to refuse
Synonyms (Spanish): Creo que tendría que decir que no / Probablemente tendría que rechazar
“I think I would probably have to say no, since the evidence doesn’t fully support the claim.”
“I think I would probably have to say no to that proposal, as it lacks practicality.”
Well, I think there are valid points for both.
Synonyms (English): In my opinion, both sides have merit. / From my perspective, both arguments hold value.
Synonyms (Spanish): Bueno, creo que ambos tienen puntos válidos. / Desde mi punto de vista, ambos argumentos son válidos.
“Well, I think there are valid points for both, but the real challenge lies in finding a balance between them.”
“Well, I think there are valid points for both sides, and perhaps the solution is somewhere in the middle.”
Oh no, not at all.
Synonyms (English): Absolutely not / Definitely not
Synonyms (Spanish): Claro que no / En absoluto
“Oh no, not at all. I think you’re doing a fantastic job with the presentation.”
“Oh no, not at all. That’s not what I was implying; I simply meant we should reconsider our approach.”
I can see your point, but …
Synonyms (English): I understand your argument, however… / I get where you’re coming from, but…
Synonyms (Spanish): Entiendo tu punto, pero… / Veo tu argumento, pero…
“I can see your point, but I think you’re overlooking the long-term effects.”
“I can see your point, but we must also consider the counterarguments before jumping to conclusions.”
As I mentioned earlier, …
Synonyms (English): As I stated before, … / Like I said earlier, …
Synonyms (Spanish): Como mencioné antes, … / Como dije anteriormente, …
“As I mentioned earlier, the environment plays a critical role in our well-being.”
“As I mentioned earlier, the cost of living is a significant factor in choosing where to settle.”
At the beginning I said …
Synonyms (English): Initially, I mentioned… / To start with, I pointed out…
Synonyms (Spanish): Al principio mencioné… / Para empezar, señalé…
“At the beginning I said we should focus on the bigger picture, and I still believe that’s key.”
“At the beginning I said the solution wouldn’t be simple, and look, here we are—still untangling it.”
Now, what else can I say?
Synonyms (English): Well, what more can I add? / So, how else can I put this?
Synonyms (Spanish): Ahora, ¿qué más puedo decir? / Entonces, ¿qué más puedo añadir?
“Now, what else can I say? It seems like we’ve covered every angle of this debate.”
“Now, what else can I say? If I keep going, I’ll start repeating myself!”
I’d just like to add something about …
Synonyms (English): I’d like to mention something regarding… / I’d like to bring up a point about…
Synonyms (Spanish): Me gustaría añadir algo sobre… / Quisiera mencionar algo acerca de…
“I’d just like to add something about the environmental impact; it’s often overlooked but critically important.”
“I’d just like to add something about teamwork. It’s not only about communication but also trust.”
One thing I forgot to mention …
Synonyms (English): One thing I neglected to say… / Something I failed to point out…
Synonyms (Spanish): Una cosa que olvidé mencionar… / Algo que olvidé señalar…
“One thing I forgot to mention is the need for clear deadlines in order to stay on track.”
“One thing I forgot to mention is that experience plays a huge role in how people handle stress.”
I couldn’t keep a straight face. (IDIOM)
Synonyms (English): I couldn’t stop myself from laughing / I couldn’t hold back my laughter
Synonyms (Spanish): No pude mantener la compostura / No pude aguantar la risa
“When he told the joke, I couldn’t keep a straight face—it was just too funny!”
“I tried to stay serious during the meeting, but I couldn’t keep a straight face when the speaker made that mistake.”
You can’t judge a book by its cover. (IDIOM)
Synonyms (English): Appearances aren’t everything / Don’t make assumptions based on looks
Synonyms (Spanish): No juzgues un libro por su portada / No juzgues a alguien por su apariencia
“You can’t judge a book by its cover—he may seem quiet, but he’s incredibly talented.”
“I’ve learned that you can’t judge a book by its cover; some of the most creative people dress quite casually.”
Actions speak louder than words. (IDIOM)
Synonyms (English): Deeds are more important than promises / What you do matters more than what you say.
Synonyms (Spanish): Las acciones valen más que las palabras / Los hechos hablan más fuerte que las palabras.
“Actions speak louder than words, so instead of just talking about change, let’s make it happen.”
“You can tell me all you want, but actions speak louder than words—show me what you can do.”
Appearances can be deceiving.
Synonyms (English): Looks can be misleading / First impressions aren’t always accurate
Synonyms (Spanish): Las apariencias engañan / Las apariencias pueden ser engañosas
“Appearances can be deceiving; that seemingly small company is actually a major industry player.”
“Appearances can be deceiving—just because something looks easy doesn’t mean it’s simple.”
Sorry, I meant to say … (REPAIR STRATEGY)
Synonyms (English): I apologize, I wanted to say… / My mistake, I intended to say…
Synonyms (Spanish): Perdón, quise decir… / Lo siento, quise decir…
“Sorry, I meant to say that the event is on Thursday, not Wednesday.”
“Sorry, I meant to say that the deadline is next week, not tomorrow.”