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Academic Reading Tests
RESOURCES: Reading / Writing / Listening / Speaking / Argument / SPSE / Reading Tests / Summary / Dictogloss / Grammar / Vocabulary / Critical Thinking / Instant Lessons / New 2022 /AEUK Academic Reading TestsWhat is an academic reading test? AEUK academic reading...
Topic Sentence
The Topic Sentence What is a Topic Sentence or Paragraph Leader? A topic sentence is usually the first sentence which presents the main idea of your paragraph. It is often short, clear, simple and to the point and is usually followed by explanations, reasons and...
Listening Tests 2020
Academic Listening Tests What are academic English listening tests? Academic English UK are writing and creating their own listening lectures. These lectures are well-structured, include clear examples and development. They are designed to help students improve their...
One-sided Argument Essays
AEUK One-Sided Argument (persuasive) EssaysWhat is a one-sided argument essay? A one-sided argument (persuasive) essay is one in which the writer attempts to persuade the audience to agree with their thesis. It usually includes counter-arguments (the opposing views)...
Happiness Lesson
Academic Happiness Lesson Understanding HappinessWhat is this lesson about? This ‘happiness’ lesson book includes 6-10 hours of content: Exploring the topic and linking personal experience. Creating and writing a definition. Analysing different academic definitions...
Summary Listening Tests
Summary Listening Tests Terms & Conditions of UseNew lecture listening tests - gap-fill summary worksheets Academic English UK has created a new type of listening test. These tests provide authentic lecture listening practice using a Cornell style note-taking...
Paragraph Analysis
Academic Paragraphing What is paragraph analysis? Paragraph analysis is examining a paragraph to look at its features of construction. It's a process of identifying how the topic sentence links to the paragraph through the development of the topic and controlling...
Teaching online
The best 'free' video-conferencing software for 2022 This post was written by J.Greenwood (2022) With the Covid-19 pandemic currently impacting educational institutions across the globe, many teachers are being tasked with delivering classes online. This blog post...
Critical Thinking Skills
Critical Thinking Skills What is critical thinking? Critical thinking is derived from the ancient Greek word Kritikos meaning questioning. Universal scholarly agreement is based on the understanding that it is the higher order cognitive skills...
Introduction to Academic Word List
Introduction to the Academic Word List [AWL] Lesson A really nice lesson to introduce students to the Academic Word List. It is divided into four individual lessons so that teachers can focus on one sublist each week. Each lesson includes a synonym matching activity...
