The Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice: Upper-Intermediate B2-C1
| Word/Phrase | Meaning | Used in essay... | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Started to use | "...students have adopted this approach" | | Principal | Main / most important | "...analyse the principal benefits..." | | Furthermore | In addition (linking word) | " Furthermore , online courses enable..." | | Consequently | As a result | " Consequently , learners may feel isolated" | | A significant proportion | A large part/percentage | " A significant proportion of students struggle..." | | Indicates | Suggests / shows | "The evidence indicates that..." | | Essential | Absolutely necessary | "...hands-on experience is essential " | | Tend to | Are likely to (qualifying language) | "...some students tend to procrastinate" | | Blended | Mixed (online + face-to-face) | "...a blended approach..." | | Optimal | Best possible | "...the most optimal solution" | Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice Upper Intermediate B2
Includes over 250 activities that allow learners to encounter and practice keywords multiple times. Reference Materials: Pick 5 words
In this comprehensive guide, we will explore everything you need to know about this essential workbook: its structure, key features, how it differs from general vocabulary books, and—most importantly—how to use it to jump from a hesitant B1 level to a confident, operational B2 level. Includes over 250 activities that allow learners to
used in modern universities. The "Focus" boxes offer brilliant tips on common mistakes and register (formal vs. informal), which is often the biggest hurdle for Upper-Intermediate learners. ✅ Pros and ❌ Cons Authenticity 🚀 High; uses real academic citations and data. Organization 📂 Logical; easy to dip in and out of specific topics. 📝 Good mix of gap-fills, matching, and production tasks. ⚠️ Text-heavy; might feel dense for some students.
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Contextualizing vocabulary within broad subject areas. 🎯 Pedagogical Strengths