Teaching & Learning English
Hello! 🙂 Many students learning English as a foreign language find it difficult to learn enough vocabulary to read and write effectively. So, here are some ideas to help you improve your vocabulary in an efficient way. READ A LOT: Reading English is by far the best way to improve your vocabulary range. Read whatever … Read more
Here is the tenth set of 30 words from the AWL sublists. They are the second 30 words from AWL sublist 5. You should try to learn these words in preparation for a test in class next week. In addition to learning the meaning of each word, pay attention to the different forms it takes … Read more
This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be Words from the AWL are in BLUE It is very important for students to learn … Read more
Here is the sixth set of 30 words from the AWL sublists. They are the final 30 words from AWL sublist 3. You should try to learn these words in preparation for a test in class next week. In addition to learning the meaning of each word, pay attention to the different forms it takes … Read more
This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be As you read the article below, select the correct word from the box to fill … Read more
Read the passage below and select the correct form of the word to fill each gap from the lists on the right. Pay attention to the advice in the pop-up boxes that appear when you select your answer. The words in bold are from the AWL and are considered to be very useful for EAP … Read more
Here are two useful resources students can access to practise their academic English listening skills: TED Talks and 60-Second Science. TED Talks TED Talks make ideal listening practice for English for Academic Purposes students because they are typically 10-20 minute presentations. Listen to the talk and take notes Find the transcript and read it as … Read more
This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be As you read the article below, select the correct word from the box to fill … Read more
This is an additional Reading Text for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be The words from the Academic Word List (AWL) are in bold Language and culture are … Read more
Probably the biggest challenge for international students preparing for university education in English is the enormous amount of vocabulary that is necessary to learn. This challenge can be divided into two distinct problems: What vocabulary to prioritise in students’ learning? How to use the vocabulary correctly in speaking and writing? To answer the first question, … Read more