7+ IELTS Slang and Idioms for Transportation

Use native speaker slang and idioms to impress the examiner. Visit ielts.allearsenglish.com for the simplest and most effective IELTS strategies. To score highly in Vocabulary on the IELTS Speaking exam, you must show the examiner a range of vocabulary. This means that you cannot just use easy words. In contrast, you also cannot only use high-level words. You need a range. Here are some impressive slang words and idiomatic phrases that your average “band score 6” candidate will not use on the exam. Be a 7+! Hop on my bike- get on my bike Cruise- ride leisurely, on a bike or in a car/bus/train Hitch a ride- get a ride from somebody else Gas guzzler- a vehicle that uses a lot of gas Full of loonies- having a lot of crazy people Pop in by earbuds- put on headphones Zone out- stare at nothing, eyes glazed, not thinking about anything Practice using these phrases when answering these IELTS Speaking questions: How do people get to work/school in your city? How do you get around your city? Is public transport safe where you’re from? In our online IELTS course, 3 Keys IELTS, we give you all the strategies you need to score highly on all parts of the IELTS Exam. Check out our online course now, the only one with a guaranteed score increase.