by AEUK | Mar 7, 2021 | EAP Teacher, Grammar, lessons, Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
GRAMMAR / Conditionals Academic Countable & uncountable nouns 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 plural form. Uncountable (or noncount...
by AEUK | Feb 15, 2021 | Grammar, Writing
GRAMMAR / Modal Verbs Academic Modal Verbs 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 and no third person...
by AEUK | Feb 2, 2021 | Academia, Listening, Reading, speaking, Writing
COVID-19 Pandemic Lessons Understanding COVID-19 What 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? Reading a 800-word text...
by AEUK | Jan 3, 2021 | critical thinking, EAP Teacher, lessons, Listening, Reading, speaking, Vocabulary, Writing
2020 Achievements Hi Everyone, Firstly, we would like to say a really big THANK YOU for supporting AEUK over this last year and we hope you have enjoyed using our materials. Our mission is to provide SIMPLE and easy to use EAP materials that you can basically select...
by AEUK | Dec 16, 2020 | Grammar, lessons, Vocabulary, Writing
Grammar Workshop This 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 awareness and correct use. Tense Review Tense Review Exercises –...
by AEUK | Nov 15, 2020 | Academia, speaking, Writing
Academic Marking Criteria Marking 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 judgement. Students It is important...
by AEUK | Sep 30, 2020 | Academia, Writing
Academic Writing Style – key points Download the MP3 / Download the above image – here Download the MP3 Academic Style is… … the conventions often associated with academic writing. Although there is much debate over what exactly academic style...
by AEUK | Jul 26, 2020 | Vocabulary, Writing
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 | Jul 13, 2020 | Academia, Grammar, Reading, referencing, Vocabulary, Writing
How students can exploit a text to support their learning How 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 could exploit? Compare your...
by AEUK | Jun 29, 2020 | Grammar, Writing
WRITING / sentence structure Sentence Structure This 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 structures: simple, compound,...
by AEUK | Jun 7, 2020 | Reading, Writing
READING / Skills / Summary / Reading Tests Academic Reading Tests AEUK academic reading tests have been specifically written for international university students. The texts are based around academic journals and there are a variety of test questions (sub-title...
by AEUK | May 24, 2020 | Writing
The Topic Sentence Topic 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, reasons and examples which...
by AEUK | May 3, 2020 | EAP Teacher, Writing
WRITING / SPSE / Summary / Argument AEUK One-Sided Argument (persuasive) Essays Argument 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...
by AEUK | Apr 28, 2020 | EAP Teacher, lessons, Listening, Reading, speaking, Writing
Academic Happiness Lesson Understanding Happiness What 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 different academic definitions...
by AEUK | Apr 6, 2020 | EAP Teacher, referencing, Writing
Academic Paragraphing Basic 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 data, stats, evidence, etc..). 4)...
by AEUK | Apr 29, 2018 | Writing
SPSE Essays – Situation / Problem / Solution / Evaluation SPSE (situation, problem, solution, evaluation) essays are a common writing structure used at university. The aim of the S-P-S-E essay is to examine a problem and discuss two (or more) possible...
by AEUK | Apr 4, 2018 | EAP Teacher, Listening, Reading, Writing
The Gig Economy – EAP Lessons The Gig Economy This blog provides a number of lessons based on the Gig Economy. There is over 6-hours of lesson content here. It starts through a discussion of well-known Gig companies and students internet research a specific gig...
by AEUK | Feb 18, 2018 | Writing
WRITING / Introduction How to write an academic introduction An introduction is the most important section of an essay. It informs the reader of the context and what is your stance on the subject. It is usually written after the main body and should include a number...
by AEUK | Feb 3, 2018 | Listening, Writing
LISTENING / Writing / Dictogloss Dictogloss – classroom dictation A dictogloss is a classroom dictation activity where learners are required to construct a short text (3 sentences) by listening and taking notes, which are then used to reconstruct the text....
by AEUK | Oct 2, 2017 | Writing
Two-Sided Argument Essays: Structure / Lessons This blog discusses the elements of two-sided argument essays and includes a free download. It provides a variety of two-sided argument texts based on topical issues, an outline and answer section. These are four...
by AEUK | Jul 5, 2017 | Writing
Academic Style is… … is the conventions often associated this academic writing. Although there is much debate over ‘what is exactly academic style?’, generally there is an agreement among ‘most’ Academic English tutors to the key...
