Welcome to the B2 Upper Intermediate level! I am Teacher Sopheak. When I read essays from my university students here in Phnom Penh, I often see them using casual, everyday verbs. While words like "get" and "buy" are not wrong, they are too informal for academic writing or corporate emails.
To sound truly professional and elevate your writing, we need to upgrade your vocabulary by using Formal Alternatives.
Academic Word List
Casual: She wants to get more experience in management.
Formal: She intends to acquire further experience in management.
Casual: The hotel plans to buy new equipment next year.
Formal: The hotel intends to purchase new equipment next year.
Casual: The staff will help you with your bags.
Formal: Our staff will gladly assist you with your luggage.
Casual: The conference will start at 9:00 AM.
Formal: The conference will commence at 09:00 sharp.
record_voice_over In Action: The Business Meeting
Avoid using conversational Phrasal Verbs in formal writing.
Phrasal Verb
Phrasal Verb
Formal Alternative
Formal Alternative