Science fiction
This reading and writing activity practises understanding text structure through referencing words and various types of linkers and discourse markers.
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Forensic linguistics
Read the text about the role of forensic linguistics in solving crimes. Then answer the question to practise the full range of reading skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Which as a relative pronoun
This grammar activity practises which as a relative pronoun. Read the sentence and decide if the relative pronoun refers back to the whole clause or the noun by choosing the correct option.
Ethical journalism
Ethical journalism is the idea of reporting things accurately and fairly. This reading activity practises the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Formal and informal writing
This writing activity practises the appropriate register. Choose whether the phrase is used in formal or informal writing.
Reporting verbs
Practise using reporting verbs such as threaten, deny and advise. Read the sentences and choose the correct part of speech to follow the reporting verb.
Understanding socio-cultural references
Read the text about understanding social-cultural references. Then answer the question to practise the full range of skills required for reading discursive texts on academic subjects.
Complaining politely and appropriately
Read an extract from some letters of complaint. Use this writing activity to practise if the language of complaining is polite and appropriate, or not.