Writing Academic English

Complete Course: Sentences → Paragraphs → Essays

Based on Oshima & Hogue's Writing Academic English (4th Ed.) | 1-to-1 Dialogue-Based Teaching

50

Total Lessons

4

Phases

B1-C1

Level Range

50min

Per Lesson

1

Sentence Mastery

Lessons 1-20 | Master all sentence types and fix common errors

Unit 1: Independent & Dependent Clauses (Lessons 1-3)
Lesson 1
What Makes a Complete Sentence
Independent clauses & DANGER WORDS
Lesson 2
Simple Sentences - Subjects and Verbs
Compound subjects & verbs
Lesson 3
Dependent Clauses - DANGER WORDS
Subordinators create dependency
Unit 2: Compound Sentences (Lessons 4-7)
Lesson 4
Joining with FAN BOYS
Seven coordinators, seven meanings
Lesson 5
But vs. Yet - Choosing Correctly
Direct opposite vs. surprising continuation
Lesson 6
Semicolons & Conjunctive Adverbs
However, therefore, moreover...
Lesson 7
Semicolons Alone
When close relationship is enough
Unit 3: Complex Sentences - Adverb Clauses (Lessons 8-10)
Lesson 8
Complex Sentences with Adverb Clauses
Dependent + independent patterns
Lesson 9
Adverb Clause Punctuation
Comma placement rules
Lesson 10
Adverb Clause Meanings
Time, reason, contrast relationships
Unit 4: Complex Sentences - Adjective & Noun Clauses (Lessons 11-13)
Lesson 11
Adjective Clauses
Who, which, that, whose
Lesson 12
Noun Clauses
Clauses as subjects and objects
Lesson 13
Compound-Complex Sentences
Combining all patterns
Unit 5: Sentence Problems - Fragments (Lessons 14-16)
Lesson 14
Fragment Recognition - DANGER WORDS
Three types of fragments
Lesson 15
Fixing Missing Verb Fragments
Add verb or incorporate
Lesson 16
Fixing Dependent Clause Fragments
Attach or remove subordinator
Unit 6: Sentence Problems - Run-Ons & Choppy (Lessons 17-20)
Lesson 17
Run-On Sentences & Comma Splices
Four ways to fix
Lesson 18
Choppy Sentences - When Too Short
Combine for flow
Lesson 19
Stringy Sentences - Too Many ANDs
Break up endless coordinators
Lesson 20
Sentence Variety & Style
Mix types for good writing
2

Paragraph Construction

Lessons 21-35 | Build unified, coherent paragraphs

Paragraph Basics (Lessons 21-25)
Lesson 21
Paragraph Structure
Topic, supporting, concluding sentences
Lesson 22
Topic Sentences
Controlling ideas
Lesson 23
Supporting Sentences
How much detail is enough
Lesson 24
Unity
One controlling idea only
Lesson 25
Coherence
Creating logical flow
Advanced Paragraph Skills (Lessons 26-30)
Lesson 26
Transitions
Relationship signals
Lesson 27
Logical Order
Best organization patterns
Lesson 28
Descriptive Paragraphs
Spatial organization
Lesson 29
Narrative Paragraphs
Time order
Lesson 30
Process Paragraphs
Step-by-step instructions
Opinion & Analysis (Lessons 31-35)
Lesson 31
Opinion Paragraphs
Claim + support
Lesson 32
Comparison/Contrast Paragraphs
Similarities and differences
Lesson 33
Concluding Sentences
Finishing paragraphs effectively
Lesson 34
Paragraph Revision Strategies
Improving your work
Lesson 35
Paragraph Mastery Portfolio
Demonstrate all skills
3

Essay Building

Lessons 36-45 | Multi-paragraph academic essays

Essay Structure (Lessons 36-40)
Lesson 36
Essay Structure Basics
Introduction, body, conclusion
Lesson 37
Thesis Statements
Controlling idea for essays
Lesson 38
Introductory Paragraphs
Hooks and thesis placement
Lesson 39
Body Paragraph Organization
Supporting the thesis
Lesson 40
Concluding Paragraphs
Finishing essays effectively
Essay Types (Lessons 41-45)
Lesson 41
Comparison/Contrast Essays
Block vs. point-by-point
Lesson 42
Cause/Effect Essays
Analyzing relationships
Lesson 43
Argumentative Essays
Claims and evidence
Lesson 44
Problem/Solution Essays
Proposing answers
Lesson 45
Summary/Response Essays
Analyzing sources
4

Academic Writing & Exam Prep

Lessons 46-50 | Advanced academic skills

Academic Skills (Lessons 46-50)
Lesson 46
Paraphrasing
Restating in your own words
Lesson 47
Summarizing
Condensing key points
Lesson 48
Quoting and Citing
Using sources properly
Lesson 49
Academic Voice and Style
Formal academic writing
Lesson 50
Timed Essay Writing
IELTS/IB exam strategies

Based on Oshima & Hogue's Writing Academic English (4th Edition, Pearson Longman)
1-to-1 Dialogue-Based Discovery Method
Created: December 2025