Academic Essay Upgrade: Stronger Vocabulary and Grammar – Teacher Answers
Answer key and listening script for the teacher. This page is kept separate from the student lesson.
Teacher answer key
- Clear ideas, logical organisation and language that shows relationships.
- It is more precise and explains why public transport helps.
- Contrast.
- A result or consequence.
- To make meaning clearer, not simply to sound complicated.
- Grammar: Although studying abroad can be expensive, it can be very valuable.
- Grammar: Exercise not only improves physical health but also can improve mood.
- Grammar: As a result / Consequently.
- Vocabulary: beneficial / useful / valuable (context-dependent).
- Listening: outdoor learning; two reasons; good; as a result.
Listening script
Maya is writing about whether schools should offer more outdoor learning. First, she plans two reasons and one example for each reason. In her first draft she writes that outdoor learning is “good”, but then replaces the word with “beneficial”. She also adds the connector “as a result” before explaining how practical activities can help students remember new ideas.
For open-ended speaking and writing tasks, accept different answers when students can explain or support them clearly.
Puzzle/Game: answers will vary. Encourage students to use lesson vocabulary and explain their choices.
Success criteria: this is a student self-check. No single answer is required.