IELTS Speaking Vocabulary: Crowded Places, Walking, and Traveling

Essential vocabulary words and collocations covering IELTS Speaking topics: Crowded Places, Walking, and Traveling.

packed with people

Extremely crowded or filled completely with a large number of people (Vietnamese: chật kín người).

bump into someone

To accidentally knock or collide against someone, or to meet someone unexpectedly (Vietnamese: va phải/tình cờ gặp ai đó).

rush hour

The peak time of day when traffic and commuter transit are at their heaviest (Vietnamese: giờ cao điểm).

elbow my way through

To push, jostle, or force one's path forward through a dense crowd using one's elbows (Vietnamese: chen lấn để đi qua).

overwhelming

Causing someone to feel completely submerged, overpowered, or stressed by sensory stimulation or emotions (Vietnamese: choáng ngợp).

a sea of people

A vast, dense, and continuous crowd of people resembling an ocean (Vietnamese: biển người).

avoid crowds

To deliberately stay away from large gatherings or densely populated places (Vietnamese: tránh đám đông).

claustrophobic

Experiencing an uncomfortable fear of enclosed spaces or feeling suffocated in tight, crowded settings (Vietnamese: cảm giác ngột ngạt/sợ không gian kín).

a hustle and bustle atmosphere

A lively, energetic, and noisy environment characterized by busy activity (Vietnamese: không khí nhộn nhịp, náo nhiệt).

give someone personal space

To provide someone with an appropriate physical buffer zone or personal room free from intrusion (Vietnamese: cho ai đó không gian riêng).

go for a walk

To take a recreational journey on foot (Vietnamese: đi dạo).

get some fresh air

To step outside to breathe clean, outdoor air (Vietnamese: hít thở không khí trong lành).

clear my head

To refresh one's mental state and remove stress, confusion, or mental fatigue (Vietnamese: giúp đầu óc thư thái).

a stroll

A slow, unhurried, and relaxed walk (Vietnamese: một cuộc đi dạo thong thả).

wander around

To walk around leisurely or aimlessly without a fixed destination (Vietnamese: đi lang thang, dạo quanh).

stay active

To maintain regular physical movement and exercise for health (Vietnamese: duy trì vận động).

a scenic route

A path or roadway chosen because of its beautiful and attractive surrounding scenery (Vietnamese: một tuyến đường đẹp, có cảnh quan).

work up a sweat

To expend enough physical effort during exercise to begin perspiring (Vietnamese: đổ mồ hôi do vận động).

burn off energy

To expend excess bodily stamina or calories through physical activity (Vietnamese: tiêu hao năng lượng).

within reach

Located close by and easily accessible or obtainable (Vietnamese: trong tầm với/gần).

a long journey

An extended trip covering a large distance or lasting a considerable amount of time (Vietnamese: một chuyến đi dài).

pack my bags

To prepare, fold, and stow one's personal belongings into suitcases or luggage before departure (Vietnamese: thu xếp hành lý).

means of transport

Any type of vehicle or system used for conveyance and travel, such as a bus, car, train, or airplane (Vietnamese: phương tiện di chuyển).

get carsick

To suffer from motion sickness, nausea, or dizziness caused by riding in a motor vehicle (Vietnamese: bị say xe).

a scenic view

A picturesque, pleasant landscape or vista visible from a particular vantage point (Vietnamese: một khung cảnh đẹp).

a road trip

A journey made by automobile along public roadways (Vietnamese: chuyến đi bằng xe hơi / đường bộ).

run smoothly

To proceed or operate easily without setbacks, interruptions, or complications (Vietnamese: diễn ra suôn sẻ).

an unforgettable experience

A highly memorable, impactful event or occasion that stays in one's memory permanently (Vietnamese: một trải nghiệm khó quên).

exhausted

Completely drained of energy, extremely tired, or fatigued (Vietnamese: kiệt sức, mệt lả).

get stuck in traffic

To be delayed or trapped in a traffic jam where vehicles are halted or moving very slowly (Vietnamese: bị kẹt xe).