University English
TOEFL iBT vocabulary
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Core lists
Vocabulary and usage
- 1 30 words TOEFL Academic Core A focused core of verbs and nouns for reading, lectures, evidence, and academic discussion. Confident · B2 Academic English Open list
- 2 30 words TOEFL Campus & Study Useful language for lectures, assignments, campus services, schedules, and student life. Medium · B1 School & study Open list
- 3 30 words TOEFL Speaking & Writing Language for clear responses, supported opinions, comparisons, and academic discussion. Confident · B2 Academic English Open list
Academic Foundations
Reading & Listening
- 1 250 words Academic Foundations: Education & campus High-utility language for lectures, readings, and classroom ideas. Focus: education & campus. Confident · B2 Academic English Education & campus Open list
- 2 250 words Academic Foundations: Science & discovery High-utility language for lectures, readings, and classroom ideas. Focus: science & discovery. Confident · B2 Environment & science Science & discovery Open list
- 3 250 words Academic Foundations: Society & community High-utility language for lectures, readings, and classroom ideas. Focus: society & community. Confident · B2 Friends & social life Society & community Open list
- 4 250 words Academic Foundations: Environment & change High-utility language for lectures, readings, and classroom ideas. Focus: environment & change. Confident · B2 Environment & science Environment & change Open list
- 5 250 words Academic Foundations: Culture & media High-utility language for lectures, readings, and classroom ideas. Focus: culture & media. Confident · B2 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
Integrated Reading
Reading & evidence
- 1 250 words Integrated Reading: Science & discovery Words for comparing sources, following explanations, and tracking evidence. Focus: science & discovery. Confident · B2 Environment & science Science & discovery Open list
- 2 250 words Integrated Reading: Society & community Words for comparing sources, following explanations, and tracking evidence. Focus: society & community. Confident · B2 Friends & social life Society & community Open list
- 3 250 words Integrated Reading: Environment & change Words for comparing sources, following explanations, and tracking evidence. Focus: environment & change. Confident · B2 Environment & science Environment & change Open list
- 4 250 words Integrated Reading: Culture & media Words for comparing sources, following explanations, and tracking evidence. Focus: culture & media. Confident · B2 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
- 5 250 words Integrated Reading: Education & campus Words for comparing sources, following explanations, and tracking evidence. Focus: education & campus. Confident · B2 Academic English Education & campus Open list
Campus Communication
Speaking & campus life
- 1 250 words Campus Communication: Society & community Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: society & community. Medium · B1 Friends & social life Society & community Open list
- 2 250 words Campus Communication: Environment & change Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: environment & change. Medium · B1 Environment & science Environment & change Open list
- 3 250 words Campus Communication: Culture & media Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: culture & media. Medium · B1 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
- 4 250 words Campus Communication: Education & campus Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: education & campus. Medium · B1 Academic English Education & campus Open list
- 5 250 words Campus Communication: Science & discovery Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: science & discovery. Medium · B1 Environment & science Science & discovery Open list
Precise Responses
Speaking & Writing
- 1 250 words Precise Responses: Environment & change Precise verbs, connectors, and evaluative language for supported academic responses. Focus: environment & change. Advanced · C1 Environment & science Environment & change Open list
- 2 250 words Precise Responses: Culture & media Precise verbs, connectors, and evaluative language for supported academic responses. Focus: culture & media. Advanced · C1 Culture & hobbies Culture & media Open list
- 3 250 words Precise Responses: Education & campus Precise verbs, connectors, and evaluative language for supported academic responses. Focus: education & campus. Advanced · C1 Academic English Education & campus Open list
- 4 250 words Precise Responses: Science & discovery Precise verbs, connectors, and evaluative language for supported academic responses. Focus: science & discovery. Advanced · C1 Environment & science Science & discovery Open list
- 5 250 words Precise Responses: Society & community Precise verbs, connectors, and evaluative language for supported academic responses. Focus: society & community. Advanced · C1 Friends & social life Society & community Open list
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