We\u2019ll also tell you about a tricky one that is outdated and should no longer be used.<\/p>\n
We are focusing on Writing in our upcoming webclass!<\/strong><\/h3>\nSo many of our students are working on improving their IELTS Writing scores.<\/a><\/p>\nIn our next live webclass, February 24 and 25,<\/a> we share our expert advice on why and how to write an Argument Essay.<\/p>\nSign up today<\/a> to reserve your spot for this free webclass!<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWords with double meanings can be extremely confusing<\/strong><\/h3>\nOne of our students posted in the 3 Keys IELTS Facebook group<\/a> asking about the word \u201cwicked.\u201d<\/p>\nThe dictionary informed him that it can mean \u201cvery bad\u201d or \u201cvery good.\u201d<\/p>\n
How can you know which meaning is intended?<\/p>\n
He got his answer right away, because this Facebook community<\/a> is extremely active, and we answer all questions within 24 hours.<\/p>\nThis Facebook group is exclusive to members of our study system, so sign up today<\/a>!<\/p>\nToday we are going to share this answer with you, as well as other tricky words with double meanings.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nStrategies Created by a Former IELTS Examiner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n![\"3](\"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-Keys-IELTS-Score-Increase-Guarantee-logo-image-compressed.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nAre you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\nFind out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\nWhen you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\nClick here to get a score increase on IELTS. It\u2019s 100% guaranteed.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nWhere will you see these words on the IELTS exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt is very unlikely that you will hear slang like these in the Listening audio<\/a>.<\/p>\nIn general, slang that has cultural connotations is not included in this audio.<\/p>\n
It would be fantastic, however, to use it on the Speaking exam<\/a>!<\/p>\nUsing this type of slang on Speaking Part 1 shows the range the Examiner needs to see<\/a> to give you a high score.<\/p>\nIt is very high level informal vocabulary, and will make you sound like a native!<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n#1: Wicked<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe dictionary meaning of this word is bad or evil, with a very negative connotation.<\/p>\n
However, it is also used as slang to mean really good or awesome!<\/p>\n
You will know which is intended from the context.<\/p>\n
\n- \u201cI got a wicked new car.\u201d<\/li>\n
- You can tell from the context that this is clearly positive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
However, intonation is also important!<\/p>\n
If you say it with a monotone and don\u2019t let your excitement show in your voice, your meaning could be confusing.<\/p>\n
On the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay interviewed Massimo<\/a>, who joined us for the Urban English Adventure in Boston.<\/p>\nHe heard natives in Boston using wicked to mean good.<\/p>\n
This helped him make connections with native speakers!<\/p>\n
You can use it as an adverb for emphasis.<\/p>\n
\n- Her house is wicked awesome.<\/li>\n
- My friend is wicked smart.<\/li>\n
- She is wicked good at that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
#2: Sick<\/strong><\/h3>\nThis is often collocated with sports.<\/p>\n
\n- That was a sick snowboarding move!<\/li>\n
- She has a sick volleyball serve!<\/li>\n
- That guy is sick at soccer!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It is also often heard when someone is playing a video game.<\/p>\n
\n- That was a sick move!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
#3: Ill<\/strong><\/h3>\nInterestingly, the dictionary definition for this word is a parallel for sick.<\/p>\n
\n- That car over there is ill!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you hear this expression, you know they think that is the coolest car that exists!<\/p>\n
On Speaking Part 2<\/a>, if you\u2019re asked to describe a party you have attended, you could say:<\/p>\n\n- It was the illest party I have ever been to!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Examiner would be extremely impressed by this native, band 9 phrase<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n#4: Bad<\/strong><\/h3>\nA few decades ago, this word was commonly used to mean cool.<\/p>\n
You will hear it in older movies and music.<\/p>\n
This is outdated, and we don\u2019t use it to mean good anymore.<\/p>\n
It has been replaced by wicked, sick and ill.<\/p>\n
One of the powers of 3 Keys IELTS<\/a> is that you know it is the newest, most updated information.<\/p>\nOnce you sign up, you are immediately added to our close-knit Facebook group.<\/a><\/p>\nThere you can ask questions such as these <\/a>to make sure you are using vocabulary correctly!<\/p>\n<\/div>\nTakeaway<\/strong><\/p>\nThere are many words in English with double meanings<\/a>!<\/p>\nThe words we teach you today can be especially confusing<\/a>, because their meanings are opposites!<\/p>\nThe words wicked, sick and ill are all used as slang<\/a> to mean really good, cool or awesome.<\/p>\nJoin the 3 Keys IELTS Success System<\/a> today so you can always have the most updated information!<\/p>\n
In our next live webclass, February 24 and 25,<\/a> we share our expert advice on why and how to write an Argument Essay.<\/p>\n Sign up today<\/a> to reserve your spot for this free webclass!<\/p>\n One of our students posted in the 3 Keys IELTS Facebook group<\/a> asking about the word \u201cwicked.\u201d<\/p>\n The dictionary informed him that it can mean \u201cvery bad\u201d or \u201cvery good.\u201d<\/p>\n How can you know which meaning is intended?<\/p>\n He got his answer right away, because this Facebook community<\/a> is extremely active, and we answer all questions within 24 hours.<\/p>\n This Facebook group is exclusive to members of our study system, so sign up today<\/a>!<\/p>\n Today we are going to share this answer with you, as well as other tricky words with double meanings.<\/p>\n 100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Click here to get a score increase on IELTS. It\u2019s 100% guaranteed.<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n It is very unlikely that you will hear slang like these in the Listening audio<\/a>.<\/p>\n In general, slang that has cultural connotations is not included in this audio.<\/p>\n It would be fantastic, however, to use it on the Speaking exam<\/a>!<\/p>\n Using this type of slang on Speaking Part 1 shows the range the Examiner needs to see<\/a> to give you a high score.<\/p>\n It is very high level informal vocabulary, and will make you sound like a native!<\/p>\n The dictionary meaning of this word is bad or evil, with a very negative connotation.<\/p>\n However, it is also used as slang to mean really good or awesome!<\/p>\n You will know which is intended from the context.<\/p>\n However, intonation is also important!<\/p>\n If you say it with a monotone and don\u2019t let your excitement show in your voice, your meaning could be confusing.<\/p>\n On the All Ears English podcast, Lindsay interviewed Massimo<\/a>, who joined us for the Urban English Adventure in Boston.<\/p>\n He heard natives in Boston using wicked to mean good.<\/p>\n This helped him make connections with native speakers!<\/p>\n You can use it as an adverb for emphasis.<\/p>\n This is often collocated with sports.<\/p>\n It is also often heard when someone is playing a video game.<\/p>\n Interestingly, the dictionary definition for this word is a parallel for sick.<\/p>\n If you hear this expression, you know they think that is the coolest car that exists!<\/p>\n On Speaking Part 2<\/a>, if you\u2019re asked to describe a party you have attended, you could say:<\/p>\n The Examiner would be extremely impressed by this native, band 9 phrase<\/a>.<\/p>\n A few decades ago, this word was commonly used to mean cool.<\/p>\n You will hear it in older movies and music.<\/p>\n This is outdated, and we don\u2019t use it to mean good anymore.<\/p>\n It has been replaced by wicked, sick and ill.<\/p>\n One of the powers of 3 Keys IELTS<\/a> is that you know it is the newest, most updated information.<\/p>\n Once you sign up, you are immediately added to our close-knit Facebook group.<\/a><\/p>\n There you can ask questions such as these <\/a>to make sure you are using vocabulary correctly!<\/p>\n Takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n There are many words in English with double meanings<\/a>!<\/p>\n The words we teach you today can be especially confusing<\/a>, because their meanings are opposites!<\/p>\n The words wicked, sick and ill are all used as slang<\/a> to mean really good, cool or awesome.<\/p>\n Join the 3 Keys IELTS Success System<\/a> today so you can always have the most updated information!<\/p>\nWords with double meanings can be extremely confusing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Strategies Created by a Former IELTS Examiner<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWhere will you see these words on the IELTS exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
#1: Wicked<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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#2: Sick<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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#3: Ill<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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#4: Bad<\/strong><\/h3>\n