University study, academic disciplines, and structuring assignments. Classification, time, trends, change, quantity, and place. Analysis & Evaluation
For most B2 students, the Oxford book offers the best balance of explanation, practice, and real-world application. Oxford Academic Vocabulary Practice Upper Intermediate B2
Targets the Academic Word List (AWL) used in research and lectures. Contextual Learning: Targets the Academic Word List (AWL) used in
| Feature | Oxford Academic Vocabulary B2 | Cambridge Academic Vocabulary in Use (B2) | Longman Academic Vocabulary | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Both receptive & productive | More receptive (definitions) | Mixed | | Exercises | High volume of varied tasks | Fewer exercises, more explanations | Drill-based | | Audio | Yes (online) | No | Yes (CD) | | Best for | Active use in writing/speaking | Reference and background reading | Test preparation | You have reached B2 level
Leveraging the Oxford Corpus, the practice activities reflect how language is
It is a common frustration for English language learners. You have mastered the basics of conversation, you can navigate a train station with ease, and you can discuss your hobbies fluently. You have reached B2 level. But then, you open an academic textbook, read a journal abstract, or try to write a university essay, and suddenly, the language feels foreign again.