Vocabulary

Academic Vocabulary - AWL (Academic Word List)
The Academic Word List is a list of the 570 word families used most frequently in academic work in the English-speaking world. Each list contains 60 words (with each word representing one word family), except for List 10, which contains 30 words.

AWL 1 Sept. 28 AWL 2 Oct. 5 AWL 3 Oct. 12 - Choice Day (pick either 3a or 3b the day of the test) AWL 4 Oct. 19 - 4a will be given on 10/19; 4b complete at home ([|AWL sublist 4b Quiz 4b home.doc]) AWL 5 Oct. 26 AWL 6 Nov. 2 AWL 7 Nov. 9 AWL 8 Nov. 16 AWL 9 Nov. 23 AWL 10 Nov. 30
 * Assignment: Each Tuesday, I will give you a new list.**
 * The following Tuesday, I will give you a quiz on the vocabulary on that list:**
 * AWL 10 quiz is now on Dec. 7, so you won't have to study for it over Thanksgiving break.


 * To learn the vocabulary on the list, you can use your favorite ways to learn new vocabulary. We will learn some techniques in class too.**
 * In addition, you can do exercises online that are designed to help you practice the words on each list.**


 * Go to: AWL Online Exercises**

Cloze exercises Definition Exercises (match the word with the definition) Interactive Crossword Puzzles Drag and Drop Games Jigword Game Concentration Games
 * There you will find online AWL exercises:**