Vocabulary Course Book

English for Academic Study

by Colin Campbell

English for Academic Vocabulary English for academic Vocabulary provides students with systematic practice in using key academic words from the 300 word families and illustrates how to use the information in a dictionary to make a more effective and appropriate use of their vocabulary. Intended for self-study outside formal classes, the book includes a complete answer key as well as an achievement test that can be used before or following the course to test students' knowledge and progress. The design of the material is based on work carried out on pre-sessional courses at the University of Reading's Centre for Applied Language Studies. It is supported by an extensive review of research into EAP methodology and reflects the most recent developments in language teaching for academic purposes. The 2009 edition of EAS Vocabulary has been fully revised for ease of use. As well as a new format, the Study Book now comes with a book map and a comprehensive glossary of terms. Each unit has weblinks offering additional information and activities, related to both vocabulary skills and the topics covered in the units. A dedicated website, www.englishforacademicstudy.com, offers further teacher resources. This book can be used in conjunction with the following books in the English for academic study series, also published by Garnet EAS Reading, EAS Writing, EAS Extended Writing & Research Skills, EAS Listening, EAS Speaking and EAS Pronunciation. Key Features * Academic vocabulary from approximately 500 high-frequency word families taken from both the General Service List and the Academic Word List * Two-part structure, with vocabulary topic analysis followed by focused practice * Systematic practice in the use of dictionaries encourages learner independence * Study tip and language note boxes give essential self-study tips for revising * For self-study or class use * Diagnostic test for self-assessment and improvement

Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

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Colin Campbell has worked in ELT for 28 years as a teacher, trainer, Director of Studies and Consultant. During that time he worked in a number of different countries, including Spain, Italy, Poland, Ireland and Estonia. He has worked at the University of Reading since 1998 where he teaches English for Academic Purposes.