The video explores academic vocabulary, providing definitions and discussing its importance. It covers word lists like the Academic Word List (AWL) and Academic Vocabulary List (AVL), and explains the vocabulary shift from general to academic English. The video also analyzes an example text to identify academic vocabulary and offers tips for learning and using these words effectively.

What is the broad definition of academic vocabulary?

• Vocabulary used in everyday conversations

• Vocabulary used in academic contexts

• Vocabulary used in informal settings

• Vocabulary used in technical manuals

Which word list is known for categorizing vocabulary into word families?

• Academic Word List

• Academic Vocabulary List

• General Service List

• Technical Vocabulary List

What is the primary purpose of the Academic Vocabulary List (AVL)?

• To exclude general words

• To focus on technical vocabulary

• To aid in productive academic writing

• To list idioms for spoken English

Why is academic vocabulary considered important?

• It is always explained by lecturers

• It is the same as general vocabulary

• It is less frequent in academic texts

• It is assumed to be understood by students

What is a key feature of academic vocabulary compared to technical vocabulary?

• It is more specialized

• It is always explained in class

• It is less frequently used

• It is non-technical

In the example academic text, which term is identified as technical vocabulary?

• Leadership skills

• Gender gaps

• Executive positions

• Political leadership

Which of the following is a multi-word unit from the academic text example?

• Discrimination

• Female

• Seek

• Major factor

What is a recommended strategy for learning academic vocabulary?

• Reading more academic English

• Studying only technical terms

• Focusing only on single words

• Avoiding word lists

What is the purpose of using an academic word list highlighter?

• To exclude non-academic words

• To focus on spoken English

• To memorize word definitions

• To see words in context

What is the significance of understanding multi-word units in academic vocabulary?

• They help in using words in combination

• They are not included in word lists

• They are only used in spoken English

• They are less important than single words