Study · Academic grammar

Academic grammar

Learn structures used in academic reading and writing — with short explanations and immediate feedback.

Each module focuses on one grammar area. Work through the steps in order, from discovery to quick review.

Modules

Module 01 · B1–B2

Sentence Structure and Complex Sentences

Clauses, sentence patterns, fragments and run-ons — build accurate complex sentences for academic English.

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Module 02 · B1–B2

Linking Ideas — Cause, Contrast and Result

Cause, contrast and result — conjunctions and linking expressions for clear academic arguments.

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Module 03 · B1–B2

The Passive Voice in Academic English

Form and use the passive — processes, findings and when to name the agent in academic texts.

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Module 04 · B1–B2

Relative Clauses and Concise Sentences

Relative pronouns, defining and non-defining clauses — clearer, more concise academic sentences.

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Module 05 · B1–B2

Academic Noun Phrases

Expand nouns with modifiers and prepositional phrases — precise, concise academic writing.

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Module 06 · B1–B2

Comparisons and Degrees of Change

Compare findings, express differences and describe change — useful for Task 1 and academic arguments.

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Module 07 · B1–B2

Conditionals and Hypothetical Language

Zero, first, second and third conditionals — express evidence, possibilities and alternative outcomes in academic writing.

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Module 08 · B1–B2

Modal Verbs for Academic Caution and Certainty

Use modals to hedge claims, show confidence, and report findings appropriately in academic English.

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Module 09 · B1–B2

Verb Patterns: Gerunds and Infinitives

Choose -ing forms and to-infinitives after common academic verbs — including patterns where meaning changes.

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Module 10 · B1–B2

Articles and Determiners in Academic English

Use a/an, the, zero article, and quantifiers such as few, little, each and several in academic writing.

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Module 11 · B1–B2

Verb Tenses and Aspect in Academic Writing

Present simple, past simple, perfect and continuous forms — choose tenses logically for research, trends, and finished events.

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Module 12 · B1–B2

Reporting Verbs and Indirect Speech

Report statements, questions, and advice with accurate reporting verbs, patterns, and indirect speech.

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Module 13 · B1–B2

Prepositions and Dependent Patterns

Master academic preposition patterns — depend on, focus on, result in/from, access to, and more.

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Module 14 · B1–B2

Parallel Structures, Cohesion and Punctuation

Parallel lists, clear reference, linking expressions, and punctuation — including avoiding comma splices.

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