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Alphabetical Academic Word List Vocabulary to Practice
Practice Academic Word List vocabulary on our site! This alphabetical list shows you where to find readings, puzzles, and quizzes to help you master the AWL.
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Learn 19 AWL (Academic Word List) Words
Practice these words from the AWL (Academic Word List) to increase your academic vocabulary and prepare for tests like the TOEFL & IELTS. You can see them used in context on a linked article.
Sherlock Holmes and the Language of Detection
Learn about Sherlock Holmes and the words he used to describe his process of investigation. Then use context clues to figure out the meanings of less common words.
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English Words from the Latin Root Ponere
Learn more than 30 English words from the Latin root ponere. See how many you can guess by just knowing their root and prefixes!
News Vocabulary: Newspapers and Editorial Decisions
Learn and practice news vocabulary: newspaper contents and two examples of editorial decisions (Holocaust reporting and meeting a local need.)
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Practice Academic Vocabulary with this 1961 Kennedy Speech
Practice academic vocabulary and get a different perspective on history with a reading selection and gap-fill exercise from JFK's 1961 State of the Union address.
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ESL Quizzes and Tests: Check How Much You Understand
Challenge yourself with these ESL quizzes and tests. Good practice for tests like the IELTS, TOEFL, and SAT.
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