This free Academic English worksheet pack is designed for B2-C1 university students, EAP classes, and self-study learners preparing for IELTS, TOEFL, or academic writing at university level. Each worksheet targets one skill and comes with a complete answer key. If you're new to academic English, start with our Complete Guide first.
📦 1. What's Included in the Pack
The full PDF pack (2.4 MB) contains the following files and resources:
Match each citation to its style (APA 7th, MLA 9th, or Chicago). Includes both in-text citations and reference list entries.
Books, journal articles, websites
In-text vs reference entries
Common citation errors to identify
Answer key with style notes
CitationsAPA · MLA · Chicago
WS 5 Formal vs Informal Rewriting
2 pages · 15 sentences
Rewrite informal sentences into academic style. Covers contractions, phrasal verbs, personal pronouns, and colloquial vocabulary.
15 informal → formal rewrites
Focus on hedging and nominalization
Before/after examples
Answer key with explanations
Academic StyleWriting
WS 6 Mixed Academic Writing Review
4 pages · 40 questions
A comprehensive review covering all five skill areas: essay structure, AWL vocabulary, paraphrasing, citations, and academic style. Ideal as a final assessment.
40 questions across 5 sections
Multiple question types
Answer key + scoring guide
Suggested CEFR band per score
ReviewAssessment
🎯 3. How to Use the Worksheets
Download the pack using the button at the top of this page. Save it to your device or print it directly.
Work through Worksheet 1 first if you're new to academic writing. It builds the foundation for the rest.
Do one worksheet per study session (20–30 minutes each) rather than all at once. Spaced practice improves retention.
Check your answers using the answer key at the end of the pack. Read the explanations, not just the correct answers.
Retake Worksheet 6 after a week to measure progress. A score of 32/40 (80%) or higher indicates strong B2-C1 readiness.
Yes. All six worksheets, the answer keys, and the 570-word AWL list are completely free to download and print for personal or classroom use.
They are designed for B2-C1 learners, especially university students or those preparing for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL 90+, or academic study in English. They are also useful for EAP (English for Academic Purposes) classes.
Yes. Every worksheet comes with a complete answer key, so you can self-correct or use them for classroom teaching. Sample answers are provided for open-ended exercises like paraphrasing.
Absolutely. The worksheets are free for classroom use. You may print, photocopy, and distribute them to your students. Attribution to lesson.tn is appreciated but not required.
The worksheets are provided as a printable PDF file (A4 size) so you can print them or complete them digitally. The full AWL list is included both as PDF and as a plain text reference.