21St Century Vocabulary For University

21st Century Vocabulary for University is a comprehensive book that focuses on vocabulary learning and building skills. It is ideal for university students at the intermediate level preparing for academic studies or standardised international exams. Including a mix of frequently used words from the AWL and current publications on 21st century issues, this book is perfect for young adults aspiring to become true global citizens. One important feature of this book is that it is written and edited by expert practising EAP teachers who are very familiar with the needs and interests of language students from the MENA region and other students with similar cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

The book comprises 8 units on topics related to 21st century issues that are of special interest to target students. There is particular emphasis on such concepts as global citizenship, future jobs, and sustainability. Each unit includes 2 reading passages with comprehension, vocabulary building, and language booster activities. These activities enable students to acquire life-long language and vocabulary learning skills and to extend their existing knowledge of English vocabulary through critical and active learning.

Each unit focuses on 15 core vocabulary items. These core items are extended through collocation, word family and other vocabulary building activities. In addition, they are presented in chunks with varied contextual clues. Recycling and presenting these items in different contexts throughout the book reinforces learning. The production section in each unit also enables students to engage in higher-level cognitive skills. Furthermore, each unit introduces a number of often confused words as well as common idioms and phrases that are frequently encountered in academic and non-academic contexts.