Daily IELTS Vocabulary

A feeling of belonging and connection among people who live in the same area.

Small villages often have a stronger sense of community than large cities.

• community spirit
• togetherness
• belonging

• strong sense of community
• lack a sense of community
• foster a sense of community

IELTS tip: Great for urban-versus-rural essays and describing your hometown.

A person who looks after a child, an elderly person or someone who is ill.

Many grandparents act as the main caregivers while both parents work.

• carer
• guardian
• nurse

• main caregiver
• primary caregiver
• family caregiver

IELTS tip: British English also uses 'carer'; useful in ageing and childcare essays.

To fail to appreciate something because you are used to having it.

We often take clean water for granted until it is no longer available.

• fail to appreciate
• overlook

• take it for granted
• never take for granted
• take each other for granted

IELTS tip: Put the object in the middle: 'take clean water for granted'.

A period when a young person works for an employer to learn a skilled trade while being paid.

An apprenticeship allows school leavers to earn money while gaining a recognised qualification.

• traineeship
• training scheme
• internship

• serve an apprenticeship
• complete an apprenticeship
• apprenticeship scheme

IELTS tip: A strong alternative to university in 'should everyone go to university?' essays.

Involving ordinary people in a community rather than leaders or organisations in power.

A grassroots campaign by local residents stopped the park from being sold to developers.

• community-based
• local
• popular

• grassroots campaign
• grassroots movement
• at grassroots level

IELTS tip: Excellent for essays on how individuals can create change without the government.