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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Education Report
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interfere with
Meaning: To prevent something from happening smoothly; to cause difficulty.
Example: Cultural differences may interfere with how international students write.
take a position
Meaning: To clearly state an opinion or viewpoint on a topic.
Example: Each student writer must present information and also take a position.
come to a conclusion
Meaning: To decide something after thinking about the facts.
Example: Students review what they know and come to some conclusion.
state the main idea
Meaning: To clearly express the central point of a paragraph or paper.
Example: American college students are expected to state the main idea at the beginning.
work with
Meaning: To assist or collaborate with someone to improve or complete something.
Example: Writing Center teachers work with students to improve their writing.
Writing Center
IPA (UK): /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ ˈsen.tər/
IPA (US): /ˈraɪ.t̬ɪŋ ˈsen.t̬ɚ/
Meaning: A place at a college where students receive help with writing assignments.
Meaning: A place at a college where students receive help with writing assignments.
Example: Most colleges have a Writing Center where students get free help.
academic writing
IPA (UK): /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk ˈraɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Meaning: Formal writing used in universities to present ideas and research.
Meaning: Formal writing used in universities to present ideas and research.
Example: Writing a term paper is a form of academic writing.
main idea
IPA (UK): /meɪn aɪˈdɪə/
IPA (US): /meɪn aɪˈdiːə/
Meaning: The central point or most important message of a paragraph or paper.
Meaning: The central point or most important message of a paragraph or paper.
Example: In American English writing, the main idea appears at the beginning of a paragraph.
descriptive writing
IPA (UK): /dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/
IPA (US): /dɪˈskrɪp.tɪv ˈraɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Meaning: Writing that focuses on detailed description rather than argument or analysis.
Meaning: Writing that focuses on detailed description rather than argument or analysis.
Example: Some cultures emphasize descriptive writing more than stating a clear argument.
grammar
IPA (UK): /ˈɡræm.ər/
IPA (US): /ˈɡræm.ɚ/
Meaning: The rules for forming sentences and using words correctly in a language.
Meaning: The rules for forming sentences and using words correctly in a language.
Example: Non-native speakers often struggle with English grammar, especially articles.
Other Listening Exercises
Writing College Papers
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