Essential English Vocabulary and Phrases for Exams
Useful Connectors and Fillers
- So: así que / entonces
- Moreover: además
- What is more: es más
- However: sin embargo
- Although: aunque
- Nevertheless: no obstante
- Similarly: de forma similar
- In the same way: de la misma manera
- In contrast: en cambio
- Such as: como
- Well…: bueno…
- Let me think…: déjame pensar…
- That’s a good question…: buena pregunta…
- In recent years: en los últimos años
- Nowadays: hoy en día
- In the long term: a largo plazo
- It depends on…: depende de…
- One of the main reasons is…: una de las razones principales es…
Technology and Digital Skills
- Device: dispositivo
- App
- User-friendly: fácil de usar
- Update
- Download / Upload
- Wi-Fi connection
- Network: red
- Online platform
- Digital skills: habilidades digitales
- Innovation
- Tech-savvy: experto en tecnología
- Information overload: exceso de información
Key Sentences:
- Technology has changed the way we live and communicate.
- One of the main advantages is easy access to information.
- However, excessive use of technology can lead to addiction.
- People spend too much time in front of screens nowadays.
- Privacy is a major concern in the digital world.
Education and Academic Life
- Teacher / Student
- Classroom
- Lecture: clase (universidad)
- Assignment: trabajo/tarea
- Deadline: fecha límite
- Pass / Fail: aprobar / suspender
- Degree: título universitario
- Scholarship: beca
- Private / Public school
- Discipline
- Effort
Key Sentences:
- The education system should focus on practical skills.
- Students often feel under pressure due to exams.
- Motivation plays an important role in learning.
Health and Well-being
- Doctor / Nurse: médico / enfermero
- Hospital / Clinic: hospital / clínica
- Treatment
- Medicine
- Symptoms: síntomas
- Injury: lesión
- Recover: recuperarse
- Fitness: forma física
- Overweight: sobrepeso
- Addiction: adicción
Key Sentences:
- Prevention is better than cure.
- Unhealthy habits can lead to serious diseases.
- The healthcare system should be improved.
City Life and Rural Areas
- Neighbourhood: barrio
- Crowded: lleno
- Quiet: tranquilo
- Facilities: servicios
- Green areas: zonas verdes
- Noise pollution: contaminación acústica
- Public services
- Housing: vivienda
Key Sentences:
- The cost of living is higher in big cities.
- Public transport is more developed in urban areas.
- Rural areas offer a more relaxed lifestyle.
Early Memories and Childhood
- Childhood: infancia
- Playground: parque infantil
- School days
- Friends
- Family time
- Games
- Holidays
Key Sentences:
- I grew up in a small town.
- My childhood was full of happy memories.
Pollution and Recycling
- Rubbish / Garbage
- Plastic
- Recycle bin: contenedor de reciclaje
- Reduce / Reuse: reducir / reutilizar
- Environmental protection
- Contamination
- Waste management: gestión de residuos
Key Sentences:
- Air pollution has a negative impact on our health.
- Reducing waste is essential to protect the environment.
- If we don’t take action now, there will be consequences in the future.
Society and Living Standards
- Population
- Government
- Economy
- Development: desarrollo
- Income: ingresos
- Living conditions
Key Sentences:
- There is a gap between rich and poor people.
- Everyone should have equal opportunities.
Personal Values and Ethics
- Respect
- Honesty: honestidad
- Kindness: amabilidad
- Responsibility
- Tolerance
- Support: apoyo
Key Sentences:
- Respect is essential in any society.
- People should treat others equally.
Work and Professional Career
- Employer / Employee: empleador / empleado
- Workplace
- Interview
- Contract: contrato
- Colleagues: compañeros
- Career: carrera profesional
- Promotion: ascenso
- Job security: estabilidad laboral
Key Sentences:
- Work-life balance is very important nowadays.
- Many people are not satisfied with their jobs.
Environment and Nature
- Nature
- Wildlife / Fauna
- Forest
- Ocean
- Energy sources: fuentes de energía
- Solar / Wind energy: energía solar / eólica
- Climate crisis
Key Sentences:
- We should use renewable energy sources.
- Sustainable development is the key to the future.
Media and Communication
- TV / Radio: televisión / radio
- Journalist: periodista
- Headline: titular
- Advertisement
- Influence
- Audience
Key Sentences:
- People should check different sources of information.
- The media influences public opinion.
Additional Vocabulary
- Proud: orgulloso
- Improve / Worsen: mejorar / empeorar