Academic Phrase Bank for IELTS Writing Tasks

Education Vocabulary

Band 7+ Word Groups

Word	Definition	Example	Synonym
innovate (v)	to introduce new ideas or methods	Educators must innovate teaching techniques to engage digital learners.	devise
commence (v)	to begin	The seminar will commence at 9 a.m. sharp.	initiate
crucial (adj)	of great importance	Effective feedback is crucial for student development.	essential
facilitate (v)	to make an action or process easier	Technology can facilitate collaborative learning.	expedite
demonstrate (v)	to clearly show or prove	The results demonstrate a significant improvement in test scores.	illustrate
substantiate (v)	to provide evidence to support	Learners should substantiate their arguments with credible sources.	validate

Common Mistakes

Using 'start' in formal writing instead of 'commence'
Choosing 'help' over the more precise 'facilitate'

Practice Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate academic term: Universities should ______ their research methodologies to yield more comprehensive results.

a) start
b) commence
c) begin
d) initiate

Show Answer

Answer: b) commence
Explanation: 'Commence' is a formal synonym for 'start' and fits the academic context.

Key Takeaways

Integrate precise academic terms to elevate your writing
Avoid common synonyms that weaken formality
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