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		<title>IELTS Writing: Synonyms</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 13:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is a link to some useful IELTS advice regarding synonyms:  https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/JebH7ae94u24q2DjSv-QqA Note that the various words presented in the vocabulary list on the other end of that link aren&#8217;t necessarily better or worse than other words you might use. The point is that you should try to vary your language by learning how to ... <a title="IELTS Writing: Synonyms" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/ielts-writing-synonyms/" aria-label="Read more about IELTS Writing: Synonyms">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Exploring Academic Vocabulary with BAWE</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This page is set up to help students explore the use of the BAWE corpus as a tool for informing vocabulary choices in academic writing. The examples below come from either common errors in student writing or questions my students have asked about specific lexicogrammar features of English. If you search for words or phrases ... <a title="Exploring Academic Vocabulary with BAWE" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/exploring-academic-vocabulary-with-bawe/" aria-label="Read more about Exploring Academic Vocabulary with BAWE">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Answering the Question</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Answering the question is a very important academic skill. Not answering the question is the most common reason for students failing at university. In order to make sure that you successfully answer the question, there are two very important things you need to do before you start writing: Make sure you understand the question Break ... <a title="Answering the Question" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/answering-the-question/" aria-label="Read more about Answering the Question">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Improving your Vocabulary</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello! 🙂 Many students learning English as a foreign language find it difficult to learn enough vocabulary to read and write effectively. So, here are some ideas to help you improve your vocabulary in an efficient way. READ A LOT: Reading English is by far the best way to improve your vocabulary range. Read whatever ... <a title="Improving your Vocabulary" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/improving-your-vocabulary/" aria-label="Read more about Improving your Vocabulary">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reading 11 &#8211; Friendship</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2019 08:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is additional reading material for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be This week&#8217;s reading text features various quotes and expressions so does not contain so much AWL ... <a title="Reading 11 &#8211; Friendship" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/reading-11-friendship/" aria-label="Read more about Reading 11 &#8211; Friendship">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>AWL Exercises 11</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2019 08:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The exercises below are intended to help students learn the words from the first four sublists of the AWL Choose the correct form of the word to complete the passage The gaps are all words from the AWL sublists 1-5; the words in blue bold are also from the AWL These exercises focus on the correct ... <a title="AWL Exercises 11" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/awl-exercises-11/" aria-label="Read more about AWL Exercises 11">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Academic Vocabulary List 11</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is the eleventh set of 30 words from the AWL sublists. They are the first 30 words from AWL sublist 6. We are on 6/10 so well over half way now 🙂 You should try to learn these words in preparation for a test in class next week. In addition to learning the meaning ... <a title="Academic Vocabulary List 11" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/academic-vocabulary-list-11/" aria-label="Read more about Academic Vocabulary List 11">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reading 10 &#8211; Writing a formal letter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is additional reading material for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be This week the main text below is more like a general English textbook than an academic ... <a title="Reading 10 &#8211; Writing a formal letter" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/reading-10-writing-a-formal-letter/" aria-label="Read more about Reading 10 &#8211; Writing a formal letter">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>AWL Exercises 10</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:45:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The exercises below are intended to help students learn the words from the first four sublists of the AWL Choose the correct form of the word to complete the passage The gaps are all words from the AWL sublists 1-4; the words in blue bold are also from the AWL These exercises focus on the correct ... <a title="AWL Exercises 10" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/awl-exercises-10/" aria-label="Read more about AWL Exercises 10">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Academic Vocabulary List 10</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2019 07:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is the tenth set of 30 words from the AWL sublists. They are the second 30 words from AWL sublist 5. You should try to learn these words in preparation for a test in class next week. In addition to learning the meaning of each word, pay attention to the different forms it takes ... <a title="Academic Vocabulary List 10" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/academic-vocabulary-list-10/" aria-label="Read more about Academic Vocabulary List 10">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Reading 9 &#8211; Deserts &#038; Desertification</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2019 14:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is additional reading material for the Animation degree programme at QUST/Bradford It is uncontroversial to say that reading is probably the best way to extend your vocabulary and the more you read, the greater your vocabulary will be This week the main text below is an abstract from an academic report so you can ... <a title="Reading 9 &#8211; Deserts &#038; Desertification" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/reading-9-deserts-desertification/" aria-label="Read more about Reading 9 &#8211; Deserts &#038; Desertification">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Academic Vocabulary List 9</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[MAT 马特]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2019 14:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is the ninth set of 30 words from the AWL sublists. They are the first 30 words from AWL sublist 5. Congratulations, you are halfway through the AWL 🙂 You should try to learn these words in preparation for a test in class next week. In addition to learning the meaning of each word, ... <a title="Academic Vocabulary List 9" class="read-more" href="https://wpts.mushroom-scholars.org/academic-vocabulary-list-9/" aria-label="Read more about Academic Vocabulary List 9">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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