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Welcome to our newsletter. This week we've created a lesson based around the Medical Academic Word List (MAWL). The lesson uses each individual sublist to identify medical and non-subject specific synonyms to enhance students' awareness of the words. This is then followed with a gap-fill exercise using the identified words to contextualise the learning. Students really see the value in this and enjoy the challenge.
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What is the MAWL?
The MAWL contains 623 non-subject specific and medical words which were selected because they appear with great frequency in a broad range of medical research articles. There are over 3000 words because each word has a number of word forms.
Example: cell(n) / cells(n) / cellulose(n) / cellulate(v) / celled(adj) / cellular(adj)
There are 10 sublists altogether separated in terms of frequency with sublist 1 being the most frequent. The list helps identify academic vocabulary and medical terminology.
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MAWL Lesson Video
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This is a short video on the Medical Academic Word List with four exercises. Download the worksheets below and follow the video for the answers. Video
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Medical Academic Word List Download (MAWL)
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Introduction to the MAWL using synonyms
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This is a great lesson to introduce the Medical Academic Word List (MAWL). It begins with a small explanation about the MAWL. This is then followed with a focus activity on sublist 1 by identifying possible synonyms, which helps students to become acquainted with the MAWL. The final activity is a sentence gap-fill sheet to consolidate understanding (two exercises: general & medical).The PDF book includes 5 lessons for sublists 1-5. Time: 30 mins per lesson / Example Level: *****[B2/C1]
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The AEUK Team
Newsletter #128
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March 2023 TED-Ed Medicine Lectures A selection of short animated mini lectures based around the TED-Ed medicine website. Each listening is about 4-6 minutes long and includes...
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We buy academic English lessons
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March 2023. We buy Academic English Lessons. We’re looking to buy academic English lessons for our website. The lessons / worksheets can be on any topic based around any skill ...
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March 2023. Academic English Mini Lectures. Here are a range of mini lecture listenings and worksheets. Each listening is about 3-4 minutes long and includes video/mp3, PPT slides...
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Feb 2023. A front group is a seemingly independent and not-for-profit organisation, predominantly operating in and around the areas of public health and the environment...
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Lessons
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Feb 2023. Diversity, equity and inclusion, often shortened to DEI, is a collective term for the approaches, initiatives, and protocol set out in a place of work to promote equal...
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Jan 2023. Heart Disease Lesson. Includes reading, summary, listing & speaking lessons. What is heart disease? Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a term used for any disease... Read more
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