Signposting language
This signposting phrase is used to introduce the first point in a presentation: “_____ , I would like to discuss the main causes.”
What is “First of all”?
You quickly read a text to understand its main idea. What reading technique are you using?
skimming?
The result or effect of an action
outcome
In the sentence “Students analyze academic texts,” what word class is analyze?
read
To calculate smth exactly
Determine
Complete the sentence: “_____ the advantages, there are also some disadvantages.
”What is “In addition to” / “Besides”
You need to find the date, name, or number in a long article. Which reading technique should you use?
scanning
An image or idea in the memory
Representation
Identify the word class of academic in: “She is taking an academic writing course.
an adjective
The act of remembering or identifying what smth is
recognition
Which signposting expression shows that the speaker is moving to a different topic? “_____ the second issue…”
“Moving on to”
You read a difficult academic paragraph carefully to understand its meaning, vocabulary, and details.
close reading
The detailed study or examination of smth in order to understand more about it.
Analysis
Choose the correct form: “Researchers _____ the data last year.” (analyze / analyzed / have analyzed)
analyzed
To combine two or more things so that they work together
Integrate
A student says: “We have discussed the causes. _____, let’s look at the possible solutions.” What phrase best completes the sentence?
“Now let’s turn to…”
If you modify something, you do this to it.
change or alter it
To have an effect on the way that smb behaves or thinks
Influence
Choose the correct tense: “Scientists _____ several studies on this topic since 2020.” (conducted / have conducted)
have conducted
To explain the meaning of something
Interpret
You have explained two arguments and want to introduce your final point. Give a suitable signposting expression.
“Finally / Lastly / To conclude…”
In academic reading, interpret means to do this with information or evidence.
explain or understand its meaning
The process by which knowledge and understanding is developed in the mind.
Cognition
Explain the difference: “Researchers conducted the study in 2023” vs. “Researchers have conducted several studies since 2023.”
past simple for a completed action at a specific past time, while present perfect connects a past action to the present or describes an experience/period continuing to the present
To change smth slightly
To modify