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Formal expressions for academic contexts

academic B2

graduate school

Master the term 'graduate school' in English. Learn how to talk about advanced degrees with natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
academic B1

hand back

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'hand back' to describe returning assignments, tests, or borrowed items in school and university settings.
academic B1

hand in late

Learn how to use 'hand in late' to talk about submitting school assignments or essays past the deadline.
academic B1

have a discussion

Learn how to use the phrase 'have a discussion' in academic and professional conversations effectively.
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academic C1

hermeneutic approach

Master the advanced academic term 'hermeneutic approach'. Learn its definition, see how to use it in humanities research, and study real examples.
academic C1

heuristic device

Learn how to use 'heuristic device' in academic contexts to describe models or rules of thumb that aid in discovery or problem-solving.
academic B1

high school diploma

Understand what a 'high school diploma' is and how to talk about secondary school graduation.
academic A2

high school

Learn what 'high school' means and how to talk about your school years as an A2 English learner.
academic B1

in conclusion

Master the formal transition 'in conclusion' to summarize your main points and wrap up essays, presentations, or academic debates.
academic B2

in light of

Master the formal academic phrase 'in light of'. Learn how to use it to draw conclusions from new information, study examples, and practice online.
academic B2

in-text citation

Master the use of an in-text citation in academic writing. Learn proper formatting rules, common student mistakes to avoid, and view natural examples.
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academic C1

in the final analysis

Learn how to use the formal academic transition 'in the final analysis' to summarize arguments and draw ultimate conclusions in essays and research.
academic B2

intellectual property

Learn how to use 'intellectual property' to describe legal rights protecting creations of the mind, such as inventions, designs, and artistic works.
academic B1

keep up

Understand the phrasal verb 'keep up' in school and university contexts. Learn how to talk about staying on track with your studies.
academic B1

key points

Discover how to use the phrase 'key points' in English academic and professional contexts. See real-life examples and practice exercises.
academic A2

learn by heart

Discover the meaning of the idiom 'learn by heart'. Learn how to use it when talking about memorizing information.
academic B2

lecture hall

What is a lecture hall? Learn how to use this common academic term for large university classrooms with real-world examples and interactive practice.
academic B2

letter grade

Learn the meaning of 'letter grade' in English. See how grades are represented alphabetically (A, B, C, D, F) in academic settings.
academic A2

listen carefully

Master the essential academic phrase 'listen carefully'. Learn how to use it in classroom settings with natural examples and common mistakes.
academic C1

literature gap

Understand what a 'literature gap' is and how to identify and describe missing research in your academic papers, essays, and thesis proposals.