Using precise terminology to define abstract ideas.
Cause and effect, comparing/contrasting, evidence, theory, and critical thinking. Word families, nouns, and noun phrases. Why This Resource Is Essential for B2 Learners
The book is highly versatile. It includes a , making it a viable option for independent learners. For further engagement, Oxford University Press offers an online student site with interactive exercises and freer writing tasks. Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice Upper Intermediate B2
A 650-word glossary provides definitions and phonetics for all keywords, supplemented by appendices on collocations , affixes , and dependent prepositions . Detailed Book Structure
The book includes over 250 practice activities covering 650 key words . Using precise terminology to define abstract ideas
The vocabulary is sourced from the Academic Word List and the Oxford Corpus of Academic English , an 85-million-word database of authentic academic texts.
It shows how words are used across four main subject areas: Physical Sciences , Life Sciences , Social Sciences , and Humanities . Why This Resource Is Essential for B2 Learners
Learning how to argue a point with academic "hedging" and formal structures. Practical Usage for Self-Study or Classroom