Absolutely! Here’s a breakdown of essential vocabulary for the PTE Speaking Describe Image task, categorized for easier learning:

I. General Describing Words

• Basic: show, display, illustrate, represent, depict, present
• More advanced: reveal, demonstrate, portray, outline, highlight
• For emphasis: clearly, obviously, significantly, predominantly, primarily

II. Describing Trends and Changes

• Increase: rise, grow, go up, climb, ascend, surge, escalate, improve
• Decrease: fall, decline, drop, go down, descend, plunge, reduce, diminish
• Stability: remain stable/constant, stay at the same level, plateau, level off
• Fluctuations: fluctuate, vary, oscillate, undulate
• Speed of change:
  • Rapid: sharp, rapid, dramatic, steep, sudden
  • Moderate: gradual, steady, moderate
  • Slow: slight, slow, marginal

III. Describing Quantities and Amounts

• Large: significant, substantial, considerable, major, vast, enormous
• Small: slight, minimal, minor, negligible
• Highest/Lowest: peak, reach a peak, the highest point, the lowest point, bottom out
• Comparisons: higher than, lower than, greater than, less than, equal to, similar to

IV. Describing Locations and Positions

• Basic: at the top, at the bottom, in the middle, on the left, on the right
• More specific: above, below, beside, next to, adjacent to, in the foreground, in the background

V. Describing Time

• Points in time: in 2023, in the first quarter, in the last decade
• Periods of time: over the period, from 2010 to 2020, during the last five years

VI. Types of Visuals

• Graphs: bar graph, line graph, pie chart
• Charts: flow chart, organizational chart
• Diagrams: process diagram, Venn diagram
• Maps: world map, city map
• Tables: data table, comparison table
• Photographs: picture, image

Tips for Using the Vocabulary

• Accuracy: Use the right words to describe the information accurately.
• Variety: Don’t repeat the same words too often.
• Complexity: Show off your range of vocabulary with more advanced words where appropriate.
• Context: Make sure the words you choose fit the specific image you are describing.

Example

Let’s say a line graph shows a steady increase in sales over five years. Instead of just saying “the line goes up,” you could say:

“The line graph illustrates a gradual upward trend in sales over the five-year period. Sales increased steadily, reaching a peak in 2023.”

By using a variety of vocabulary and more precise language, you demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency.