Cambridge English / IELTS · Vocabulary
Cambridge B2 Vocabulary: 4,000 words target
Cambridge B2 First (FCE) level — approx. 4,000 core words
| Estimated core vocabulary | 4,000 words | Cambridge B2 First (FCE) level — approx. 4,000 core words |
|---|---|---|
| CEFR reference | Level Cambridge B2 | Intermediate (U2C 4–6 (CEFR B1–B2)) |
Vocabulary focus areas
- Collocations and phrasal verbs
- Academic vocabulary (Band 2–3)
- Register shifts (formal/informal)
- Connector words for essays
How to learn effectively
Learn vocabulary in groups by theme, not alphabetically. Every word needs at least one collocation and one example sentence in a natural context. Review after 1, 3 and 7 days.
Next step
Framework: Cambridge English / IELTS. Cambridge English / IELTS Official: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/. Updated: 2026-11-02.