Academic Vocabulary

If you are going to study at university in the UK, you need to start learning and using 'academic vocabulary'. Of course, the words you need depend on WHAT SUBJECT you're going to study, however there are many words which are widely used in academic writing in all subjects, and the following websites will help you to learn these:

Try some 'cloze exercises' first or here

Nottingham University AWL

For pronunciation practice, it's a good idea to think about your own particular difficulties. Look here and see if your language is listed. Can you identify what you find difficult about English pronunciation? Look in the library to find the recommended books to help you with your problems. Another good place to learn about pronunciation is on the BBC. Watch some of the videos for help with individual sounds.

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