Academic Vocabulary: AWL/Group 2

Write 1 sentence with each collocation below. Example: I enjoy studying despite the changed
circumstances.
Collocations:

a) changed circumstances
/ˈsɜːkəmstænsiz/
I prefer to study in the University under the changed circumstances because I have the
opportunity to watch again the Podcatsts again.

b) the core areas of someone’s studies

/kɔː(r)/

The core areas of my studiesy are is related to Climate Change and Economics

c) the precise location of

/ləʊˈkeɪʃn/

Two weeks ago, I had one a meeting with my supervisor in at the University of Bern with my
advisor professor. Unfortunately, I did not know the precise location of Oechsger Centre.

d) register for
/ˈredʒɪstə(r)/

I decided to register for English level B2 the B2-level English course because I should improve
my skills in English, and I was one suggestion of my advisor professor this was advised to me by
my supervisor.

e) use a technique
/tekˈniːk/

To learn a language, I used to write every word with the meaning in on flash cards

f) integrate somebody/something into something

/ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

When I was in Germany between 2016-2017, I decided to integrate myself into the Ggerman
culture because I think that there is one linkage a link between culture and language.

g) draw a parallel with sth

/ˈpærəlel/

I used data of two investments in Stata program, after to open opening the file I drew a parallel
line, which described the effect what other variables could cause other variables in the
econometric model could cause.

h) the retention of (information)

/rɪˈtenʃn/
There are different techniques to the retention of information, but one of the most important for
me is to take notes of clarifications

i) alter considerably (=change a lot)

/ˈɔːltə(r)/

The greenhouse effect alters considerably the atmosphere considerably.

j) at someone’s discretion (=according to what sb wants)

/dɪˈskreʃn/

Some books of the library may be issued at the discretion of the professor who wrote the books.

k) facilitate learning (=help learning)

/fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/

Every Tuesday, my professor of English teacher facilitates my learning

l) genetically modified (=changed)

/dʒəˌnetɪkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

Recent studies have revealed that some bananas trees had beenwere genetically modified by
scientists to increase itsso that their production can increase.

m)) in a ratio of /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/

The regression does not give us the value of one variable but gives us the ratio of the land

n) form strong bonds with

/bɒnd/

The formed strong bonds with my boy friend have increased recently because I got engaged with
him. Congratulations!

o) a high incidence of
/ˈɪnsɪdəns/

The exposure to the air pollution gives us a high incidence of getting cardiovascular sicknesses

p) minimum wage
/ˌmɪnɪməm ˈweɪdʒ/

The minimum wage in my country is around 400$

q) outside the scope of

/skəʊp/

My research idea by theconcerning environmental epidemiology was outside of the scope of my

starting focus