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Formal expressions for academic contexts

academic B2

plagiarism detector

Understand how a plagiarism detector works in modern academic settings. Learn its meaning, see natural examples, and avoid common student writing errors.
academic B2

plagiarize work

Learn what it means to plagiarize work in academic writing, why it is a serious honor code violation, and how to properly cite your sources to avoid it.
academic B1

pop quiz

Find out what a 'pop quiz' is, how it's used in schools, and practice with realistic examples.
academic B2

prerequisite course

Master the term prerequisite course, understand how it applies to university degree paths, and see real-world academic examples.
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academic B2

primary source

Master the academic term 'primary source' to refer to original, firsthand documents, artifacts, or evidence created during the specific period under study.
academic C1

qualitative analysis

Learn how to use 'qualitative analysis' in academic writing to describe research focused on non-numerical, subjective data.
academic A2

raise your hand

Discover the meaning and correct usage of the classroom phrase 'raise your hand'. Learn how to ask questions politely in English-speaking academic environments.
academic A2

read aloud

Understand how to use the English phrase 'read aloud' in school and study contexts. Learn with natural example sentences, common errors, and practice.
academic B1

register for classes

Learn how to use 'register for classes' in English. Find natural examples, common mistakes, and interactive practice for your university life.
academic B2

request an extension

Learn how to formally ask for more time on your academic tasks. Understand 'request an extension' with definitions, examples, and common mistakes.
academic B2

research methodology

Learn how to describe your academic approach using 'research methodology'. Find clear definitions, realistic examples, and common learner mistakes.
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academic B2

research proposal

Learn what a research proposal is and how to use this formal academic term. Essential vocabulary for university, college, and graduate school students.
academic B2

retake an exam

Understand the meaning of 'retake an exam' in English. Learn how to talk about taking a test again with natural examples and practice.
academic C1

rhetorical strategy

Understand 'rhetorical strategy' in academic analysis. Learn how to identify and write about persuasive techniques.
academic B1

rough draft

Master the term 'rough draft' for your academic writing. Understand its meaning, see natural examples, and test your knowledge with exercises.
academic C1

salient point

Discover how to use the formal academic phrase 'salient point' to highlight the most important, noticeable, and relevant facts in your essays and presentations.
academic B2

scholarly article

Learn the definition of a scholarly article, how to distinguish it from popular media, and see natural example sentences designed for university students.
academic C1

scholarly debate

Explore the meaning of 'scholarly debate' in academic discourse. Learn how to write about ongoing academic arguments with natural examples and tips.
academic A2

school subject

Learn how to use the term 'school subject' to talk about classes like math, science, and history in English.
academic A2

school uniform

Learn how to use the term 'school uniform' in English. Explore its meaning, pronunciation, common mistakes, and natural example sentences for students.