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This page contains useful links that help you with topics such as: improving your vocabulary, using reference guides and punctuation. The column on the right indicates what level you need to use the website.<\/p>\n

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Vocabulary<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Link<\/td>\nDescription<\/td>\nLevel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Academic Phrasebank<\/a><\/td>\nThe Academic Phrasebank of The University of Manchester provides a comprehensive selection of phrases to use in your academic writing, such as describing methods, reporting results and writing conclusions.<\/td>\nB2-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OWL English<\/a><\/td>\nThis section of OWL English offers in depth information on writing numbers, necessary for any Academic or Business English user. While giving a general approach, it also categorises number usage and states whether to use them in their written form, figure form or Roman numeral form.<\/td>\nB1-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ThoughtCo.<\/a><\/td>\nThoughtCo. lists the top 50 most commonly used English words. These are helpful for beginners and those at an intermediate level to learn in order to understand them when heard\/read and to use them themselves.<\/td>\nA1-B1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Punctuation<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Link<\/td>\nDescription<\/td>\nLevel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EF Education First<\/a><\/td>\nEF Education First provides general information about punctuation usage and subsequently provides links to each aspect of punctuation (e.g. the comma, the colon and the apostrophe).<\/td>\nA1-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OWL English<\/a><\/td>\nAn explanation of punctuation elements, including links to further expand upon specifics (e.g. when to use quotation marks, the rules of apostrophe use and how to correctly use the comma).<\/td>\nB1-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Writing<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Link<\/td>\nDescription<\/td>\nLevel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
APA Referencing<\/a><\/td>\nThis quick guide from Indiana University Bloomington tells you all the necessary information you need when writing with the APA referencing style.<\/td>\nB2-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Elements of Style<\/a><\/td>\nThis site explores various aspects of style as recommended by Strunk, such as avoiding wordiness, using parallel forms and commonly misused words and expressions. Useful for any writer trying to hone their English skills.<\/td>\nB1-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chicago Referencing<\/a><\/td>\nThis quick guide from Indiana University Bloomington tells you all the necessary information you need when writing with the Chicago referencing style.<\/td>\nB2-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLA Referencing<\/a><\/td>\nThis quick guide from Indiana University Bloomington tells you all the necessary information you need when writing with the MLA referencing style.<\/td>\nB2-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OWL English<\/a><\/td>\nOWL English\u2019s General Writing section offers a range of links to cater to your writing needs. Such examples include academic writing and writing academic applications as well as more basic elements like spelling and sentence structure.<\/td>\nB1-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Principles of Composition<\/a><\/td>\nThis page gives a variety of links with helpful advice on all aspects of writing, such as using unbiased language, overcoming writer\u2019s block and being concise.<\/td>\nB2-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Writing Center<\/a><\/td>\nThe University of Wisconsin-Madison\u2019s \u201cWriting Center\u201d website provides a handbook detailing clear and useful information on a variety of aspects related to academic and general writing. This includes how to avoid plagiarism, information on a range of referencing systems and even tips on how to write a good CV.<\/td>\nB1-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Using English for Academic Purposes<\/a><\/td>\nThis website is designed with academic writing in mind, laying out the structure of a good essay, explaining how to avoid plagiarism and the importance of good grammar. UEfAP provides a variety of engaging exercises to help you to practise what you have learnt.<\/td>\nB2-C2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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