Reading Strategies
READING / reading strategiesAcademic Reading StrategiesTerms & Conditions of Use What are reading strategies? In order to read effectively, different reading techniques are necessary for different purposes and texts. Therefore, it is important for students to have...
Instant Academic English Lessons
Instant Academic English LessonsWhat is an 'instant lesson'? Instant lessons are for the busy EAP teacher to pick up and go. They are designed around a specific topic and include all key skills. Time: 1-2 hours of content (activities can be extended or shortened...
Verb Patterns Blog
GRAMMAR / Verb PatternsAcademic Verb PatternsTerms & Conditions of Use What are verb patterns? A verb pattern is when one verb follows another in a single clause. The former verb dictates how the latter verb will be used. There are five main verb patterns in...
Academic Word List
SKILLS / Writing / Grammar / VocabularyAcademic VocabularyTerms & Conditions of Use AWL Worksheets / LessonsThe AWL AWL-The List AWL-synonyms AWL-Word Forms AWL-Cut Up AWL-exercises AWL Word Games AWL-verbs to nouns AWL-nouns to adj. AWL-word+prep....
Academic countable & uncountable nouns
GRAMMAR / Un/countable nouns Academic Countable & uncountable nounsTerms & Conditions of Use What are countable and uncountable nouns? Countable (or count) nouns refer to something that can be counted, such as equations or people. They have a singular and...
Academic Conditionals
GRAMMAR / Conditionals Academic ConditionalsTerms & Conditions of Use What are conditionals / if clauses? Conditionals are used to describe the result of a real or hypothetical condition. There are four main types of conditionals in English. Each is used to...
Academic Modal Verbs
GRAMMAR / Modal Verbs Academic Modal VerbsTerms & Conditions of Use What are modal verbs? Modal verbs are used to express a certain attitude or perspective. They are classified as auxiliary verbs so they have no infinitive form, no gerund form, no past participle...
COVID-19
COVID-19 Pandemic Lessons Understanding COVID-19Terms & Conditions of UseWhat is this COVID-19 lesson about? This ‘COVID-19’ lesson book includes 6-10 hours of content: Exploring COVID-19 through Internet research. Scientific research: what is the COVID-19 genome?...
Teaching English online
If you are an English tutor, you’re probably teaching English online at the moment. This blog offers some handy tips & tricks based around using video-conferencing software and document sharing apps.Technical Specifications So, let’s begin with the specs. There...
2020 Achievements
NEW Resources for 2020New lessons for 2020 This is everything we produced in 2020Academic Vocabulary Introduction to the AWL using synonyms: sublist 1- 4 (new for 2020) This is a great lesson to introduce the Academic Word List (AWL). It begins with a small...
Grammar Workshop
SKILLS / Writing / Vocabulary / Grammar Grammar WorkshopTerms & Conditions of UseThis webpage is a selection of grammar videos and free downloadable PDF exercises. It is mainly focused on general English grammar but is still important in building good grammar...
Marking Criteria
Academic Marking CriteriaTerms & Conditions of UseMarking criteria Marking criteria are the standards of judgement for assignments. Marking criteria are often divided into sections with explicit definitions of the quality expected for different levels of...
Academic Style Blog
WRITING / Academic style Academic Writing Style - key points Terms & Conditions of UseDownload the MP3 / Download this image - hereAcademic Style is... ... the conventions often associated with academic writing. Although there is much debate over what exactly...
The Reflective Student
Reflection on Study and Goal Setting Terms & Conditions of UseWhat's this lesson about? This is a seminar lesson to reflect on studying. It asks students to look at and examine the way they study and to identify possible areas that could be improved. It includes...
Hedging Cautious Language
WRITING / Hedging / Caution phrases Hedging / Caution Phrases Terms & Conditions of UseHedging 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...
Text Exploitation
How students can exploit a text to support their learning Terms & Conditions of UseHow to exploit a text Lead in What reading strategies have you learnt so far? How else could you use a text to support your learning? Where could you find an academic text that you...
Academic Sentence Structure
WRITING / sentence structureSentence StructureTerms & Conditions of UseThis page includes a range of lesson / worksheets on sentence structure.Sentence Structure 1 Aim: To support students in their understanding and practice of the four types of sentence...
Turnitin Quickmarks
QUICKMARKS for Academic English Teachers Terms & Conditions of UseWhat are QuickMarks?. QuickMarks are a set of commonly used marking terms that can be used to help mark assignments. •Turnitin provides a few default marking sets (e.g. Commonly used, Formatting or...
Academic Reading Tests
READING / Skills / Summary / Reading Tests AEUK Academic Reading TestsTerms & Conditions of UseAEUK academic reading tests have been specifically written for international university students. The texts are based around academic journals and there are a variety...
Topic Sentence
The Topic Sentence Terms & Conditions of UseTopic Sentence or Paragraph Leader • It is usually the first sentence which presents the main idea of your paragraph. • It is often short, clear, simple and to the point. • It is followed by explanations,...
Listening Tests 2020
New Listening Tests 2020 Terms & Conditions of UseWhat's this about? We're writing and creating our own listening lectures. These lectures are well-structured, include clear examples and development. They are designed to help students improve their lecture...
One-sided Argument Essays
AEUK One-Sided Argument (persuasive) EssaysTerms & Conditions of UseArgument essays on a variety of topics. These essays use block & point-by-point structure, they are 500-700 words long & they are divided into four paragraphs with clear counter arguments...
Happiness Lesson
Academic Happiness Lesson Understanding HappinessTerms & Conditions of UseWhat is this lesson about? This ‘happiness’ lesson book includes 6-10 hours of content: Exploring the topic and linking personal experience. Creating and writing a definition. Analysing...
Summary Listening Tests
Summary Listening Tests Terms & Conditions of UseNew lecture listening tests - gap-fill summary worksheets Academic English UK has created a new type of listening test. These tests provide authentic lecture listening practice using a Cornell style note-taking...
Paragraph Analysis
Academic Paragraphing Terms & Conditions of UseBasic Paragraph Structure A basic paragraph should consist of four key parts. 1) Topic Sentence (sometimes called a paragraph leader). 2) Development (a detailed explanation of the topic. 3) Example (this can be...
Teaching online
The best 'free' video-conferencing software for 2020 This post was written by J.Greenwood (2020) With the Covid-19 pandemic currently impacting educational institutions across the globe, many teachers are being tasked with delivering classes online. This blog post...
Critical Thinking Skills
WRITING / critical thinking Critical Thinking SkillsTerms & Conditions of UseCritical Thinking Worksheets / LessonsIntroduction C.T Definition Introduction to C.T C.T Text Analysis C.T Fact over Opinion C.T Perspective ImageLISTENING Bloom's Taxonomy Bloom's...
Introduction to Academic Word List
Introduction to the Academic Word List [AWL]Lesson A really nice lesson to introduce students to the Academic Word List. It is divided into four individual lessons so that teachers can focus on one sublist each week. Each lesson includes a synonym matching activity...
Academic Teacher Quizlet
QUIZLET for Academic Teachers Terms & Conditions of UseWhat is Quizlet? Quizlet is one of the biggest vocabulary and flashcard learning websites on the net. It has flashcards and vocabulary sets for a wide-range of subjects. At its most basic, Quizlet provides...
Video games
Video Games - EAP LessonsTerms & Conditions of UseThe impact of video games on health This 'video games' lesson book includes 6-10 hours of content: Exploring the topic and linking personal experience. Discussing pros and cons of gaming. Reading a 700-word text...
2019 Achievements
Academic English Achievements 2019This has been our best year ever! Hi Everyone, Firstly, we'd like to say a really big THANK YOU for supporting AEUK over this last year and we hope you have enjoyed using our materials. We created over 40 lessons in 2019 and below is...
Artificial Intelligence Lesson Book
Artificial Intelligence - EAP Lessons Terms & Conditions of UseArtificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing at an unprecedented rate. Innovations in computer-basedvision, speech recognition and natural language processing are all features in...
Noise Pollution
Noise Pollution - EAP LessonsTerms & Conditions of UseNoise Pollution This 'Noise Pollution' lesson book include 6-10 hours of content: Exploring the topic and linking personal experience. Creating and writing a definition. Reading a 800-word text with reading...
Noun Phrases
Noun Phrases Terms & Conditions of UseWhat are noun phrases? Noun phrases (grouping together a collection of words to act as one noun) are one of the keystones of academic writing. Noun phrase is making the meaning of a noun more precise from the words immediately...
TED Talks Powerpoint Lessons
LISTENING / BBC English / TED Talks / TED Tests / HBR Tests / Lectures / AEUK Listening Worksheets / AEUK Listening TestsTED TESTS: Test Questions with PPTTerms & Conditions of UseTED Talk lectures of 10-15 minutes based on a variety of topics with PPTs and...
Vaping
Academic Lecture & Worksheet The Dangers of VapingTerms & Conditions of UseWhat is this lesson about? This listening lesson is an academic lecture that looks at the rise in popularity of vaping or e-cigarettes. It discusses the different devices of vaping, the...
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity Terms & Conditions of UseThe lesson This is a speaking lesson that involves defining ‘academic integrity’, looking at how other universities address academic integrity, and understanding some of the key principles associated with the term. The...
Week 1
Lesson ideas for Week 1 on an EAP Course Terms & Conditions of UseWhat is this blog / lesson about? This blog / webpage provides a number of resources suitable for the first week on an EAP course (Presessional, Foundation, or University English study courses). It...
Procrastination
Procrastination Terms & Conditions of UseWhat is this blog / lesson about? This lesson explores one of the most common problems that worries students; the tendency to put things off until the last moment or beyond the last moment. University students are...
Gun Culture in the U.S. Lecture
Academic Lecture & Worksheet A Call for Stricter Gun Control in the U.S.Terms & Conditions of UseWhat is this blog / lesson about? This lesson is an academic lecture that looks at the differences between countries that have and don't have gun laws. It examines...
Speaking Tasks
Speaking Tasks (analysis & evaluation) Terms & Conditions of UseWhat are these speaking tasks? Aim: This lesson is aimed to develop discussion skills but more importantly to focus on critical thinking strategies of analysis and evaluation. Lesson: In...
Academic Plagiarism
Academic Plagiarism: the use of custom Essay writing servicesTerms & Conditions of UseWhat is this blog / lesson about? This lesson explores how academic plagiarism has changed over the last few years with students using custom essay writing services. These...
Economic Inequality
Economic Inequality Lesson BookTerms & Conditions of UseEconomic Inequality This ‘Economic Inequality’ lesson book includes 6-10 hours of content Exploring the topic and linking personal experience. Creating and writing a definition. Reading a 800-word text with...
Ethical Consumerism
Ethical Consumerism ListeningTerms & Conditions of UseWhat is ethical consumerism? This lesson asks the question 'Do you think consciously about how your products are made where your products come from and how this affects our planet?' The listening focuses on a...
Seminar Signposting Language
Signposting Language in Academic Seminars Terms & Conditions of UseSignposting Language is words and set phrases used in seminars to guide and the focus the discussion. Often in seminar assessments students are expected to use a range of signposting to show...
Graphs
Describing GraphsTerms & Conditions of Use This blog offers two great lessons on describing, analysing and evaluating graphs / charts / tables. The first lesson begins with naming different graph / chart types and describing a range of different lines...
Academic Word Formation
Academic Word List [AWL] - Word FormationTerms & Conditions of UseA great way to help students improve their understanding of the Academic Word List, word formation and use in contextualised sentences. This lesson is designed as a homework activity for students...
Teacher Membership Blog
Membership for teachers - over £200 worth of materials for £30? It's taken a while but at last after popular demand we have managed to create an EAP TEACHER MEMBERSHIP - go here. All our Academic English materials including the listening membership for only £30 a...
Academic Pronunciation
Academic PronunciationTerms & Conditions of UseAcademic Pronunciation & listening skills Overview: This activity uses a list of the top 60 academic words from the Academic Word List (AWL) compiled from research by vocabulary.com. There are two activities of...
Teamwork
Teamwork at UniversityTerms & Conditions of UseWorking in teams Overview: Teamwork is an important part of university study and usually students will have to work in a team on projects, presentations and/or seminars. These skills are fully transferable to future...