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In this lesson, we break down practical vocabulary from our IELTS Speaking Shoes episode and show you how to use it naturally in the exam.

These are mostly words you may already recognise — the focus is on using them fluently under pressure, especially in IELTS Speaking Part 1. The vocabulary is organised by nouns, verbs, and adjectives to help you build answers more quickly.

Vocabulary covered:

NOUNS & NOUN PHRASES

footwear, sneakers / trainers, sandals, flip-flops, sky-high heels, stiff dress shoes, outfit, a shoe enthusiast, a compulsive shopper, blisters, an on-the-go lifestyle, the sweet spot

VERBS & VERB PHRASES

gravitate toward, lean toward, fall apart, splurge, go out of style, have the right pair on

ADJECTIVES & ADJECTIVE CHUNKS

discerning, look out of place, smart-casual, trendy, impractical, look decent, look appropriate, look stunning, put together, broken in

Use this lesson alongside the full Shoes episode to practise applying these phrases to your own IELTS Speaking answers.