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Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Tip: Speaking Task 5: pick one option and stay with it. Comparing both is fine, switching sides isn't.
Words focused on memory, emotions, time, and storytelling. Essential for recounting a past event vividly.
/ˌrɛmɪˈnɪs/
Indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.
A highly advanced alternative to saying 'I remember'.
/ˈvɪvɪd/
Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Use this to describe your memories or the details of a story.
/nɒˈstældʒɪk/
Feeling, evoking, or characterized by a sentimental longing for the past.
The perfect CLB 9+ adjective to describe a happy but slightly sad memory.
/ˌʌnfərˈɡɛtəbəl/
Impossible to forget; very memorable.
Replaces 'I will never forget it'.
/ˈpɪvətəl/
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Use this to describe an event that completely changed your life.
/trænsˈfɔːrmətɪv/
Causing a marked change in someone or something.
A highly sophisticated synonym for 'life-changing'.
/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling.
The absolute best replacement for 'very exciting' or 'fun'.
/ˈdɔːntɪŋ/
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating.
Use this to describe a scary or difficult challenge you faced in the past.
/ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
An incredibly impressive CLB 10 word for 'lucky' or 'a happy accident'.
/ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/
Very great in amount; having such a great effect on you that you feel confused and do not know how to react.
Excellent for describing extremely strong emotions (positive or negative).
/ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
An action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.
Use when discussing an important achievement in your life story.
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
Protect and care for (someone) lovingly; hold (something) dear.
A highly emotional verb replacing 'love' or 'keep'.
/ˈdɛvəsteɪtɪŋ/
Highly destructive or damaging; causing severe shock, distress, or grief.
The strongest possible word to describe a deeply sad or bad memory.
/ˈtraɪəmf/
A great victory or achievement.
Replaces 'win' or 'success' with a much more dramatic noun.
/ˈhaɪndsaɪt/
Understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed.
Crucial vocabulary for reflecting on past mistakes or decisions.
/pərˈplɛkst/
Completely baffled; very puzzled.
A CLB 9+ replacement for 'confused'.
/ɪnˈvæljuəbəl/
Extremely useful; indispensable.
Replaces 'very helpful' or 'important'. NOTE: It means highly valuable, not valueless!
/ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/
Coming after something in time; following.
A highly formal time-transition word replacing 'after that' or 'next'.
/rɪˈzɪliənt/
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Use this to describe how you or someone else survived a tough time.
/ˈlɪbəreɪtɪŋ/
Freeing from social conventions or from a difficult situation.
A powerful word to describe the feeling of escaping a bad situation.