Academic Words
To succeed in exams, university, and professional life, you must master Formal Register.
Thinking Verbs search
Transitions link
Concepts menu_book
Key Descriptors star
Avoid Phrasal Verbs in Academic Writing!
Use: Investigate the problem. check
Use: Determine the result. check
Watch & Listen
មើល និងស្តាប់ការពន្យល់
Quick Check bolt
Mission track_changes
Mission track_changes
Mission track_changes
Mission track_changes
Ask a Question front_hand
Recent Questions
You technically can, but it sounds very strange and robotic! "Furthermore" is highly formal. With friends, just say "Also" or "Plus". Save "Furthermore" for your IELTS essays or business presentations! edit_document
Is "very big" okay to use in an essay?
It's grammatically correct, but to score higher (like B2 or C1), you should upgrade your vocabulary! Instead of "a very big problem," write "a substantial problem" or a "significant issue". It makes your writing much stronger. rocket_launch
What is the exact difference between Assess and Evaluate?
They are very similar! In academic writing, they are often synonyms. However, we usually "assess" a situation, risk, or a student's level (checking what is there). We "evaluate" a program, a methodology, or a result (judging its final value or success). bar_chart
Can I use "Furthermore" when speaking to my friends?