Furthermore, academic English is not just about isolated words; it is about and functional language . Understanding how verbs like "conduct" pair with "research" or how to use signposting language (e.g., "consequently," "notwithstanding") allows students to build logical, cohesive arguments. This structural awareness is what separates a competent speaker from a proficient academic.
This resource prioritizes these word partnerships. By focusing on chunks of language rather than isolated words, it helps students sound more natural and authoritative. It prevents the classic "Frankenstein" sentences where a student grammatically constructs a sentence perfectly, but uses a verb that no native speaker would ever pair with the noun. Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice Upper Intermediate B2
This essay is typical of B2 level: it has a clear four-paragraph structure, uses linking words, gives specific examples, and expresses opinions with caution (e.g., "can be argued," "tend to"). Furthermore, academic English is not just about isolated