by AEUK | Feb 18, 2018 | Writing
Academic Introduction What is an academic introduction? An introduction is the most important section of an essay. It informs the reader of the context and what is your stance on the subject. It is usually written after the main body and should include a number of...
by AEUK | Feb 3, 2018 | Listening, Writing
Dictogloss – Classroom Dictation What is an academic dictogloss? A dictogloss is a classroom dictation activity where learners are required to construct a short text (3 sentences) by listening and taking notes, which are then used to reconstruct the text. There...
by AEUK | Oct 22, 2017 | Lessons, Reading, Writing
AEUK Academic Reading Tests What is an academic reading test? AEUK academic reading tests have been specifically written for international university students. The texts are based around academic journals and there are a variety of test questions (sub-title matching /...
by AEUK | Oct 2, 2017 | Writing
Two-Sided Argument Essays: Structure / Lessons What is a two-sided argument essay? A two-sided argument essay presents a balanced and objective analysis of both sides of an argument, and a one-sided argument presents a thesis which the writer sets out to prove in...
by AEUK | Jul 5, 2017 | Writing
Academic Style is… … is the conventions often associated this academic writing. Although there is much debate over ‘what is exactly academic style?’, generally there is an agreement among ‘most’ Academic English tutors to the key...
by AEUK | Apr 23, 2017 | Grammar, Writing
SKILLS / Writing / Vocabulary / Grammar Nominalisation What is nominalisation? Nominalisation is the process of changing verbs or adjectives to nouns. Why use nominalisation? The nominalisation grammatical process develops complex grammar noun-phrase structures....
