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  • Science and Technology Vocabulary (PDF)

    Science and Technology Vocabulary (PDF)

    Science and technology vocabulary at B2 covers the analytical-discussion territory that fills contemporary English-language media. Research, experiment, hypothesis, theory, evidence, data, methodology, analysis, finding, conclusion, peer review, publication, innovation, invention, discovery, breakthrough, application, implication. Technology-specific lexis: artificial intelligence, machine learning, neural network, algorithm, automation, robotics, biotechnology, nanotechnology, cybersecurity, quantum computing. The worksheet trains B2 learners to read popular-science writing, follow tech news, and write analytical paragraphs on STEM topics.

    This worksheet builds B2 fluency with science and technology vocabulary in news-and-academic contexts.

    What’s inside:

    • Vocabulary box with 35+ science-and-tech terms grouped by category (research process, innovation, AI/tech)
    • Science-news gap-fill targeting key vocabulary
    • Multiple-choice items distinguishing similar terms (theory / hypothesis / model)
    • Discussion task: develop a position on a science-and-society topic
    • Full Answer Key plus Teacher Notes with debate extension

    Common challenges: Theory in everyday English means speculation; in science it means well-supported explanation — the difference matters in B2 writing. Significance in science means statistical (p < 0.05); in everyday English means importance. Acronyms dense: AI, ML, IoT, AR, VR, CRISPR — explicit unpacking needed. Hedged language is essential: suggests, indicates, may, tends to — never overclaim in scientific register.

    For: Adult and teenage learners (14+) at CEFR B2, in upper-intermediate classes, 1:1 lessons, or self-study. Science vocabulary is heavily tested in Cambridge B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) Reading-Use of English. Part of the Technology & Media collection — the natural next step is Space and the Universe Vocabulary, which deepens science-specific vocabulary into the cosmos.

  • Social Media Vocabulary (PDF)

    Social Media Vocabulary (PDF)

    Social media vocabulary is the fastest-changing zone of contemporary English — and one of the most important for B1+ learners who consume English content online. Post, share, like, comment, reply, retweet, repost, follow, unfollow, block, unblock, mute, tag, hashtag, mention, DM (direct message), feed, story, reel, livestream, viral, trending, influencer, algorithm, engagement, follower count, content creator. The worksheet trains B1 learners to discuss social-media use critically and read platform-specific English.

    This worksheet builds B1 fluency with social media vocabulary in discussion and content contexts.

    What’s inside:

    • Vocabulary box with 35+ social-media terms grouped by category (actions, content, people, metrics)
    • Platform-comparison task: which terms apply to which platforms
    • Gap-fill in social-media-discussion contexts
    • Multiple-choice items distinguishing similar terms (post / share / repost)
    • Personalised production: describe your own social-media use and how it has changed
    • Full Answer Key plus Teacher Notes with debate extension

    Common challenges: Verb-noun pairs are dense — post / a post, like / a like, share / a share, comment / a comment, follow / a follower. New terms appear constantly: cancel culture, doomscrolling, ratio, mid arrived in English-language social media after 2020 and may need explicit teaching. False friends from L1 social-media terms: many languages have loaned English terms with shifted meaning — posting in German often means online forum posts specifically.

    For: Adult and teenage learners (14+) at CEFR B1, in intermediate classes, 1:1 lessons, or self-study. Social-media vocabulary is core to Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) and B2 First (FCE) Speaking and Writing. Part of the Technology & Media collection — the natural next step is Science and Technology Vocabulary, which moves from everyday tech into broader science discussion.

  • Technology and Gadgets Vocabulary (PDF)

    Technology and Gadgets Vocabulary (PDF)

    Technology and gadgets vocabulary covers the everyday-device English every learner uses constantly. Smartphone, laptop, tablet, desktop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, touchpad, charger, wireless, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, app, software, hardware, operating system, device, screen, browser, search engine, password, username, account. Verbs: download, upload, install, update, restart, log in, log out, sign up, charge, unplug, connect, disconnect, sync. Together, this is the vocabulary every B1 learner needs to use English-language devices and apps.

    This worksheet builds B1 fluency with technology and gadgets vocabulary in everyday-device contexts.

    What’s inside:

    • Vocabulary box with 35+ tech terms grouped by category (hardware, software, actions)
    • Picture-labelling for device components
    • Gap-fill in tech-support and tutorial contexts
    • Multiple-choice items distinguishing similar verbs (download / upload, install / update)
    • Personalised production: describe the devices you use daily and one you couldn’t live without

    Common challenges: False friends are dense — German Handy is mobile phone (not handy/practical); German Beamer is projector (not BMW). British vs American: mobile phone (UK) vs cell phone (US), aerial (UK) vs antenna (US). Verb-particle precision: log in / log on / log off / log out. Tech English is highly Americanised globally — download / upload loaned into most languages but with shifted meanings.

    For: Adult and teenage learners (14+) at CEFR B1, in intermediate classes, 1:1 lessons, or self-study. Tech vocabulary is core to Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET) and B2 First (FCE) Speaking and Reading. Part of the Technology & Media collection — the natural next step is Social Media Vocabulary, which extends device vocabulary into the platform-and-content dimension.

  • Space and the Universe Vocabulary (PDF)

    Space and the Universe Vocabulary (PDF)

    Space and universe vocabulary covers one of the most engaging contemporary science topics — and the lexical foundation for popular science writing, science documentaries, and TED-talk style listening. Universe, galaxy, solar system, star, planet, moon, sun, orbit, gravity, asteroid, comet, satellite, probe, telescope, observatory, astronaut, cosmonaut, mission, launch, spacecraft, black hole, dark matter, big bang, exoplanet. Verbs: orbit, rotate, revolve, explore, discover, observe, launch, land, transmit. Together, this is the vocabulary every B2 learner interested in popular science needs.

    This worksheet builds B2 fluency with space and universe vocabulary in science-popular contexts.

    What’s inside:

    • Vocabulary box with 35+ space-and-cosmos terms grouped by category (celestial objects, exploration, phenomena)
    • Science-news gap-fill targeting key vocabulary
    • Multiple-choice items distinguishing similar terms (planet / star / moon)
    • Listening or reading-supported task with a space-documentary extract
    • Personalised production: discuss whether space exploration is worth the cost

    Common challenges: False cognates trip learners up — German Mond maps cleanly to moon; Spanish luna maps similarly. But specific terms (satellite, probe, mission) vary by context. Capitalisation: Sun, Moon, Earth capitalised when referring to our specific ones; lowercase when general. Numbers in astronomy are huge and require careful reading: billion / trillion / light-year — UK and US billion are now equivalent (10⁹), but older British usage differs.

    For: Adult and teenage learners (14+) at CEFR B2, in upper-intermediate classes, 1:1 lessons, or self-study. Space vocabulary appears in Cambridge B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) Reading and Listening. Part of the Technology & Media collection — the natural next step is Technology and Gadgets Vocabulary, which returns to the everyday-tech foundation.