Common transportations words in IELTS listening test

These words often appear in the IELTS Listening Test. Learning them will help you understand questions better.

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📌 Words with Translations and Pronunciations

Word Audio Transcription Translation
cargo plane
shipment [ ˈʃɪpmənt ]
container ship
boat [ boʊt ]
lifeboat [ ˈlaɪfboʊt ]
ferry [ ˈfɛri ]
hovercraft [ ˈhʌvərkraft ]
hydrofoil [ ˈhaɪdrəˌfɔɪl ]
liner [ laɪnər ]
canal boat
narrowboat
dinghy sailing
sailboat [ ˈseɪlboʊt ]
paddle steamer
cabin cruiser
rowing boat
rowboat [ ˈrəʊbəʊt ]
kayak [ ˈkaɪæk ]
canoe [ kəˈnuː ]
punt [ pʌnt ]
gondola [ ˈɡɒndələ ]
aircraft [ ˈɛəkrɑːft ]
helicopter [ ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər ]
seaplane [ ˈsiːpleɪn ]
airship [ ˈɛərˌʃɪp ]
hot-air balloon
airport,crew
passenger [ ˈpæs.ɪn.dʒər ]
platform [ ˈplæt.fɔːrm ]
hire a car
automobile [ ˈɔːtəməbiːl ]