by AEUK | Sep 29, 2017
Academic English is… …often considered relatively formal complex English that conveys ideas in a precise and objective manner. It is generally acknowledged to include the essential skills of literary analysis, the observance of reference systems, the...
by AEUK | Sep 29, 2017
Passive Grammar is… …common in academic English because it helps to create formality, focuses on the object and develops an impersonal stance. This blog will look at impersonal passive structures (it is claimed / to + infinitive passive forms) and...
by AEUK | Sep 29, 2017
WRITING / Academic style Academic Writing Style – key points Download this image – here Academic Style is… … the conventions often associated this academic writing. Although there is much debate over ‘what exactly academic style...
by AEUK | Sep 29, 2017
WRITING / Hedging / Caution phrases Hedging / Caution Phrases Hedging Language An important feature of academic writing is the concept of cautious language, often called “hedging” or “vague language”. In other words, it is necessary to make...
by AEUK | Sep 29, 2017
Listening / UK Tourist Attractions A guide to UK Tourist Attractions Where to go and what to visit in the UK There are numerous wonderful things to see and do in the UK. Here is my list of some the best places. These include natural areas, cities, tourist...
by AEUK | Sep 29, 2017
Speaking / Pronunciation Pronunciation – the basics This blog introduces the basics of pronunciation. It highlights the importance of the phonemic chart and phonetic symbols in identifying correct sounds and helping to improve fluency. The blog includes a...
by AEUK | Sep 29, 2017
Academic Word List [AWL] The Academic Word List or AWL contains 570 word families which were selected because they appear with great frequency in a broad range of academic texts. This list is widely used by English for Academic Purposes (EAP) tutors throughout many...
by AEUK | Sep 21, 2017
WRITING / Hedging / Caution phrases Hedging / Caution Phrases Hedging Language An important feature of academic writing is the concept of cautious language, often called “hedging” or “vague language”. In other words, it is necessary to make...
