+ ACADEMIC VOCABULARIES 4

B1 (Intermediate) Professor Phonemic: /prəˈfes.ər/ Word Form: Noun Word Family: Professorial (adjective), Profession (noun), Professional (adjective/noun) Meaning: A teacher of the highest rank in a college or university. Example: “The professor delivered an insightful lecture on environmental science.” Collocations: Distinguished professor, assistant professor, become a professor Vietnamese: Giáo sư Sound Link: Listen here Historians Phonemic: […]

B2 Vocabulary: Substantial Phonemic Sound: /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/ Word Form: Adjective Word Family: Substantially (adverb), Substance (noun) Meaning: Large in size, value, or importance. Contextual Example: “The company made a substantial investment in renewable energy.” Collocation: Substantial amount, substantial evidence, substantial change. Vietnamese Definition: Đáng kể, lớn lao. Sound Link: Substantial Inspiring Phonemic Sound: /ɪnˈspaɪə.rɪŋ/ Word Form: […]

Pre-intermediate to Intermediate Vocabulary 1. Trends Phonemic Sound: /trɛndz/ Word Form: Noun (plural) Word Family: Trend (singular noun), Trending (verb/adjective) Meaning: A general direction in which something is developing or changing. Contextual Example: Social media has a powerful influence on modern fashion trends. Collocation: emerging trends, follow trends, set a trend Vietnamese Definition: Xu hướng […]

ACADEMIC VOCABULARIES 1

Intermediate LeveL Fundamental Phonemic: /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.t̬əl/ Word Form: Adjective Word Family: Fundamentally (adverb), Fundamentals (noun) Meaning: Basic and essential for something’s existence or success. Example: Trust is fundamental in any relationship. Collocations: fundamental principle, fundamental issue, fundamental difference Vietnamese: Cơ bản, cốt yếu Sound Link: Listen here Restoration Phonemic: /ˌres.tərˈeɪ.ʃən/ Word Form: Noun Word Family: Restore […]

Practice Test 2 – listening transcripts + Answer Keys and audio

Upload Music – Listen Audio Files – 03 TEst 2 TRANSCRIPTS Cassette 1 Side A Listening Test 2 Sections 1,2 and 3. Section 4 is on Cassette 1, Side B Narrator: Prepare for IELTS Practice Listening Tests.Practice Listening Test 2. Turn to Section 1 of Practice Listening Test 2. Section 1. This conversation is between […]

Practice Test 1 – listening transcripts + Answer Keys and audio

Music File Hosting – Music podcasts – Test 1 Tapescript: Listening Practice Test 1 Narrator: Here are some instructions regarding these Practice Listening Tests. In each Practice Listening Test on these two tapes you will hear a number of different recordings, and you will have to answer questions on what you hear. There will be […]

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