Academic English

A list of word families that recur frequently across academic texts in all disciplines; learning by word family (e.g. analyse/analysis/analytical) builds high-frequency academic vocabulary.

To examine something in detail to understand or explain it. Family: analyse (verb), analysis (noun), analyst (noun, person), analytical (adjective).

Large enough to be important, noticeable, or to have a real effect; not trivial.

Recurring themes include environment, education, technology, health, urbanization, globalization, work, and crime/society.

Words such as carbon emissions, renewable energy, deforestation, pollution, sustainability, climate change, and fossil fuels.

Words such as higher education, academic performance, curriculum, tuition fees, literacy, vocational training, and lifelong learning.