common-ielts-speaking-topics-2025-key-vocabulary2

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Health and Fitness - Exercise

  • Doing exercise = taking part in physical activity. I do exercise every morning before work.
  • Working out = exercising in a gym. She works out three times a week at her local gym.
  • Going down the gym = going to a gym to exercise. I often go down the gym after work to stay fit.
  • Aerobic exercise = exercise that makes your heart and lungs work harder. Running is a great form of aerobic exercise.
  • Weightlifting = lifting heavy weights to build strength. Weightlifting has helped him build muscle.
  • Strength exercises = exercises to make your muscles stronger. Push-ups are simple strength exercises.
  • To get in shape = to become fit and healthy. I started swimming to get in shape for summer.
  • To stay in shape = to remain fit and healthy. She stays in shape by cycling every day.

Health and Fitness - Diet

  • To go on a diet = to eat less or avoid some foods to lose weight. She went on a diet to prepare for her wedding.
  • To have a balanced diet = to eat the right amounts of different foods. A balanced diet includes fruit, vegetables, and protein.
  • Healthy food = food that is good for your body. I prefer eating healthy food at home.
  • Homemade food = food cooked at home. Homemade food is usually healthier than eating out.
  • Fast food = food prepared and served quickly. Teenagers eat too much fast food these days.
  • Junk food = food that is not healthy, often high in sugar or fat. I try not to eat junk food too often.
  • Processed food = food that has been changed with chemicals or machines. Processed food often contains preservatives.
  • Ultra-processed food = food made with many artificial ingredients. Sugary breakfast cereals are an example of ultra-processed food.
  • Nutritional value = how healthy a food is. Fruit has a high nutritional value.

Health and Fitness - Obesity

  • An obesity epidemic = when many people in a society are overweight. Some countries are facing an obesity epidemic.
  • To be obese = to be dangerously overweight. Some people are obese due to family genetics.
  • To be overweight = to be heavier than the normal weight. I was overweight as a teenager, but I lost weight later.
  • To lead a sedentary lifestyle = to spend most of your time sitting. Office workers often lead a sedentary lifestyle.
  • To be sick = to feel ill. She was sick after eating too much fast food.
  • Chronic diseases = illnesses that last a long time. Diabetes and heart disease are chronic diseases.

Health and Fitness - Wellbeing

  • Physical and mental wellbeing = good health in body and mind. Walking in nature helps improve physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Physical and mental health = the condition of your body and mind. Students should look after their physical and mental health.
  • Self-care = actions you do to take care of yourself. Meditation is a form of self-care.
  • To be stressed out = to feel very worried or tired. I was stressed out before my IELTS exam.

Work - Jobs

  • Popular jobs = jobs that many people want. Teaching is one of the most popular jobs in my country.
  • Jobs for the future = jobs that will be important later. Cybersecurity is a job for the future.
  • Robots and automation = machines doing human jobs. Robots and automation may replace factory workers.
  • Job security = the chance of keeping your job. Government jobs usually offer better job security.
  • The dynamics of the workplace = how people interact at work. Good communication changes the dynamics of the workplace.

Work - Career

  • Career prospects = chances for future success in a career. Studying medicine gives you good career prospects.
  • To take a career break = to stop working for a period of time. She took a career break to raise her children.
  • To take a sabbatical = to take a long break from work for study or travel. He took a sabbatical to research in another country.
  • A change of career = moving into a different job area. After 10 years in law, she made a change of career to teaching.
  • To pivot career = to change the direction of your career. Many people pivot career after losing their jobs.

Work - Salaries

  • A wage = the money you earn from working. Factory workers usually earn a weekly wage.
  • A white-collar job = office or professional work. Being an accountant is a white-collar job.
  • A blue-collar job = physical or manual work. Plumbing is a typical blue-collar job.
  • The gender pay gap = difference in pay between men and women. The gender pay gap is still a problem in many countries.
  • Men–women equality = equal rights and opportunities for men and women. Companies should support men–women equality in the workplace.

Work - Stress

  • To be stressed out = to feel very worried. She was stressed out because of deadlines.
  • To de-stress = to relax after stress. I go jogging to de-stress after work.
  • To relieve stress = to reduce stress. Yoga can help relieve stress.
  • To cope with stress = to deal with stress. Students must learn how to cope with stress during exams.
  • A work–life balance = balance between job and [personal life]. It’s important to have a good work–life balance.

Technology - Types

  • To encompass = to include many things. The term “technology” encompasses computers, phones, and AI.
  • The digital divide = the gap between people who use technology and those who don’t. The digital divide is getting wider between rich and poor countries.
  • A digital native = a person who grew up using technology. Teenagers today are digital natives.
  • A digital immigrant = a person who learned technology later in life. My grandmother is a digital immigrant.
  • Digital nomad = a person who works online while traveling. He is a digital nomad, working from cafés around the world.

Technology - The Internet

  • To go online = to use the internet. I go online to check the news every day.
  • To surf online = to look at websites without a plan. She surfed online for hours last night.
  • Online safety = being safe on the internet. Children should learn about online safety.
  • Online privacy = keeping personal information safe online. Online privacy is a big concern today.
  • Data protection = keeping data safe from misuse. Banks must follow data protection rules.
  • To be tech-savvy = to be good with technology. My friend is tech-savvy and can always help fix my computer problems.

Technology - Social Media

  • A social media platform / app / site = a website or app for sharing content. Instagram is a popular social media platform.
  • To scroll a feed = to move through posts on social media. I waste too much time scrolling my feed at night.
  • Brain rot = damage from watching too much useless content. Some people say TikTok causes brain rot.
  • Social media addiction = when you cannot stop using social media. Social media addiction is becoming common among teenagers.
  • Re-wiring our brains = changing how our brains work. Experts say social media is re-wiring our brains in a negative way.
  • Short attention span = not being able to focus for long. Too much screen time gives us a short attention span.

A Story to Review Vocabulary

Here is a mini-story split into 3 chapters to help you review the language above. You can listen as you read here.

Chapter 1 – Health and Fitness

Tony was 32 years old and lived in London. He worked long hours in a white-collar job as an accountant. He often felt stressed out, and his doctor warned him that if he continued to lead a sedentary lifestyle, he might develop chronic diseases. So, Tony decided to change. He started doing exercise every morning and sometimes went down the gym after work. At first, he hated working out, but soon he enjoyed strength exercises and even some weightlifting. His main goal was to get in shape and feel more energetic. At the same time, he changed his diet. He gave up fast food and junk food, ate more homemade food, and tried to follow a balanced diet with higher nutritional value. After a few months, his physical and mental wellbeing improved a lot.

Chapter 2 – Work

With his new energy, Tony began thinking about his future. He had always worried about job security in accountancy, especially with the rise of Artificial Intelligence. It was very possible that robots and automation would replace a lot of jobs like his. He wanted better career prospects, so he took a career break to study computers. It wasn’t easy, but after some training, he managed to pivot career and apply for jobs in IT. During interviews, he explained his reason for this new direction was that technology was creating new jobs for the future, and he wanted to be a part of that. Finally, Tony was offered a junior IT role in an office. The dynamics of the workplace were very different—lots of meetings, lots of teamwork. At times, he was still stressed out, but he tried to cope with stress by jogging in the evenings, which helped him keep a better work–life balance.

Chapter 3 – Technology

Tony’s new job encompassed many different fields, including computers, mobile phones, and artificial intelligence. Most of his colleagues were digital natives, but Tony, as a digital immigrant, had to learn fast. Fortunately, he became quite tech-savvy and even worked as a digital nomad when travelling outside London. Every day he went online to check emails and often surfed online to learn about new developments in AI. He was extremely careful about online safety, data protection, and online privacy, because they were an integral part of his job. Of course, like everyone, Tony sometimes scrolled his feed on different social media platforms, even at work. But he made sure his boss couldn’t see. In fact, Tony was a very responsible person and he also knew that too much scrolling could lead to social media addiction and a short attention span, so he tried to limit his use. Now after 1 year in his new job, Tony felt proud. He had improved his health, built a new career, and found confidence in the fast-changing world of technology.

Songs to Review the Collocations

Here are 3 songs that can also help you review these topics, subtopics and vocabulary for these common IELTS Speaking topics in 2025.

Song 1: Stay in Shape

§ Stay in Shape https://suno.com/s/SdD58y7oHGWu6BhK

Verse 1

I used to eat too much junk food,

Fast meals late at night.

Now I cook some homemade food,

And it makes me feel all right.

Chorus

I wanna get in shape,

I wanna stay in shape,

With a balanced diet and a little time,

I know I’ll feel just fine.

Verse 2

Every morning I’m doing exercise,

Sometimes I go down the gym.

A little run, some strength exercises,

I feel the power from within.

Chorus

I wanna get in shape,

I wanna stay in shape,

With healthy food and a little care,

My body feels so fair.

Bridge

No more sedentary lifestyle,

I move, I breathe, I smile.

For my physical and mental wellbeing,

I’ll walk that extra mile.

Final Chorus

I wanna get in shape,

I wanna stay in shape,

With good food, care, and exercise,

A healthy way of life!

Song 2: Work–Life Balance

§ Work–Life Balance https://suno.com/s/AlMq4x4CRqaSyBjT

Verse 1

I worry about job security,

Feels like robots are chasing me.

Automation is giving me stress,

Often feels like my life is a mess.

Chorus

I need a work–life balance,

Time for work and time for me.

When I learn to cope with stress,

I feel happy, I feel free.

Verse 2

In white-collar jobs or blue-collar jobs,

We all need peace of mind.

Men and women, with equal pay,

A better world we’ll find.

Chorus

I need a work–life balance,

Time for work and time for me.

When I learn to relieve my stress,

I feel stronger, I feel free.

Final Chorus

I need a work–life balance,

Time for work and time for me.

When I de-stress and take a rest,

I’m the best that I can be!

Song 3: Life Online

§ Life Online https://suno.com/s/4eIWVW5BGoi4VGdT

Verse 1

Every morning I go online,

Check my emails, spend some time.

Sometimes I just scroll my feed,

But it’s not always what I need.

Chorus

Technology is here for me,

Helps me work, it sets me free.

But I must keep a work–life balance strong,

Too much screen and the day feels wrong.

Verse 2

I worry about online privacy,

Sharing too much is not for me.

I try to learn, be tech-savvy too,

So I can choose what’s safe and true.

Chorus

Technology is here for me,

Helps me work, it sets me free.

But I must keep a work–life balance strong,

Too much screen and the day feels wrong.