For intermediate learners building structured arguments and essays: evidence, theory, hypothesis, and clear paragraph logic.
Free Academic English vocabulary flashcards at the B1 level — all 35 words with definitions and examples. Study them with spaced repetition and recognize and use these words confidently in real conversations.
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analyse
to examine something carefully and in detail to understand it better.
evidence
facts or information that show whether something is true or false.
draft
to write a first, rough version of a piece of text.
structure
the way the different parts of something are organised and connected.
significant
large or important enough to have a noticeable effect.
argue
to give reasons to support or oppose an idea in a logical way.
theory
a set of ideas that tries to explain why something happens.
revise
to look again at written work and improve it before finishing.
concept
a general idea or principle about something.
define
to explain exactly what a word or idea means.
identify
to recognise and name something correctly.
factor
something that helps to cause a result or outcome.
cause
the thing that makes something else happen.
effect
a change that results from a cause.
process
a series of actions or steps taken to achieve something.
approach
a way of dealing with a problem or topic.
suggest
to put forward an idea for someone to consider.
support
to provide facts or reasons that show an idea is true or useful.
challenge
to question whether something is correct or to say you disagree.
relevant
closely connected to the subject being discussed.
reference
a mention of a source of information used in your writing.
objective
based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions.
logical
following clear and sensible reasoning.
interpret
to explain what something means or how it should be understood.
evaluate
to judge how good, useful, or important something is.
imply
to suggest something without saying it directly.
assumption
something you believe to be true without having proof.
contrast
to show the differences between two or more things.
cite
to mention the source of information you have used in your writing.
paraphrase
to restate someone else's idea in your own words.
consistent
staying the same and not changing in a way that causes confusion.
sufficient
enough in amount or quality for a particular purpose.
acknowledge
to accept that something is true or to give credit to a source.
focus
to give your main attention to one particular subject or task.
viewpoint
a particular way of thinking about or looking at something.