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Academic Skills – A2 Elementary

• Reading
• Writing
• Listening
• Speaking

Find keywords

Identify text types

Interpret tables, charts and graphs (1)

Read to make notes (1)

Recognize topic sentences

Scan a text

Skim-read a text

Understand evidence and examples

Compare and contrast

Link sentences

Punctuation and capitalization

Use a dictionary

Use reasons to support writing

Write paragraphs

Write sentences

Write supporting arguments

Concentrate while listening

Distinguish facts and opinions

Fill in gaps in your lecture notes

Listen effectively

Listen for specific details and numbers

Recognize keywords

Take notes while listening (1)

Understand the purpose of listening

Check and confirm understanding

Express agreement and disagreement (1)

Express opinions (1)

Hold the listener’s attention

Maintain and develop a conversation

Make suggestions, requests and offers

Use formal and informal language (1)

Use pauses, emphasis and intonation

photo credits

Find keywords
Falles festival – iStock.com / Jorgefontestad

Identify text types
Alejandro (character) – Shutterstock.com / Katya Liland
In a Lonely Place – Alamy Stock Photo / Moviestore Collection Ltd

Understand the purpose of listening
Heydar Aliyec Cultural Centre – iStock.com / syolacan
MAXXI Museum – iStock.com / Fortgens Photography
Serpentine Gallery – iStock.com / acmanley

all other images
Alamy, Getty Images, iStockphoto, Shutterstock