After completing an exercise, resist the urge to glance at the answer key immediately. Struggle for 2 minutes. Then check. If you got it wrong, and note why the wrong answer was incorrect (e.g., "I used 'determine' but the passage needed 'establish' because it implies starting something new").
If you are a non-native English speaker preparing for:
Unlike general vocabulary books that might teach thematic words like "fruit" or "holidays," this book focuses on the and other high-frequency academic lexis. It covers the vocabulary that appears across a wide range of academic subjects, from history and sociology to science and technology. After completing an exercise, resist the urge to
: Provides specialized help for grammar-related vocabulary issues like which prepositions follow specific academic verbs. Digital Support
: Includes over 250 practice activities that focus on evaluating ideas, explaining concepts, and expressing opinions in written work. If you got it wrong, and note why
: Exercises use authentic academic texts and student essays, illustrating how vocabulary functions in real-world university writing. Self-Study Friendly : The book includes a complete answer key
The Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice series is specifically tailored for students who are preparing for higher education or professional exams like IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge C1 Advanced. along with reference sections for collocations
A 650-word glossary with phonetic transcriptions is included, along with reference sections for collocations, affixes, and dependent prepositions. Book Structure
Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice: Upper-Intermediate B2-C1
The book includes over 250 activities focused on evaluating ideas, explaining concepts, and expressing opinions.
For those studying at home or preparing for university entrance exams independently, the "with Key" edition transforms the book from a classroom supplement into a complete personal tutor.