What you'll learn:
- Learn the meanings of words on the Academic Word List by looking at definitions, synonyms and example sentences
- Understand how to use words on the Academic Word List through collocations and example sentences
- Get a higher score in tests of Academic English: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, CAE, CPE and more
- Improve your Academic Writing skills by expanding your academic vocabulary
- Write better essays: your essay writing will improve
- Improve your reading comprehension: read more quickly and understand texts more completely
Do you need a high score in an English Language test? e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge B2 First (FCE), Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), the Pearson Test of English (PTE), etc.
Are you studying, or want to study, at university?
Do you want to be able to read academic texts quickly?
Do you want to improve your reading comprehension?
Do you want to improve your academic writing skills? e.g. essay writing and thesis writing
If so, then you need to understand the words on the Academic Word List, a list of 570 words created by language experts for people who need to read, write, speak and listen using Academic English.
This course will help you to master the Academic Word List. It uses video presentations, worksheets and activities to teach you all 570 words on the list.
learn wordmeanings
hearhow to clearlypronounceeachword
see how each word isused inexample sentences
learn how to use the word like a nativethroughcommoncollocations(words that frequently go together)
discover thedifferentformsof eachword
get to knowsynonymsof eachword
revise using a PDF version of each video
build your own vocabulary booklet using theprintablevocabularyworksheet that comes with each video
test yourself using multiple choice quizzes, and drag and drop activities (on the course's companion website)
Together, this information will help you develop adeep knowledgeof each word.
Video Presentations
The course contains all 570wordsof the Academic Word List.
Each video lesson contains 5 words. You will learn everything you need to know about each word.
Vocabulary Booklet
Build up your own vocabulary booklet using the worksheets that come with each lesson.
Companion Website: The Learning Lab
This course comes with a companion website, The Academic Word List Learning Lab, which contains hundreds of activities to help you improve your ability to use each word.
Exam Preparation
This course is perfect for anyone preparing to take or retake an English language examination. Most English language tests assess your ability to use and understand academic English, e.g. by testing your reading comprehension of academic texts and your essay writing skills. This course will prepare you for a wide range of English language tests, including:
IELTS Academic
IELTS General Training
TOEFL
TOEIC
Cambridge B2 First (FCE)
Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)
PTE Academic: Pearson Test of English
Linguaskill
BEC B2 Business Vantage
BEC C1 Business Higher
B2 First For Schools
Using and understanding Academic English vocabulary is an essential skill for employment and university study. Don't be left behind - enrol now!
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