You will be required to write a well-structured academic essay in response to a general topic. This task is designed to assess your ability to develop and organize ideas clearly, support your arguments effectively, and use appropriate academic language, all within a limited time frame.
Format: Write an academic essay
Topic: A general academic topic (provided on exam day)
Recommended Length: The essay should be approximately 500 words; however, the quality and relevance of the content are more important than the exact word count.
Duration: 60 minutes
Score Range: 0-9
Platform: Paper-based exam
Venue: AIT Language Center, Room 216, Second Floor, AIT Main Campus
Writing Materials: You may use a pen or pencil. Pencils and erasers are available for purchase at the exam venue if needed.
Understanding Academic Essay Structure
- UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center – “Introductions”
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/introductions/
➤ Clear explanation of what an introduction needs, including how to write a hook, provide background, and present a thesis. - UNC Chapel Hill – “Argument”
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/argument/
➤ Great resource for understanding how to make and support arguments in an academic essay. - Purdue OWL – “Essay Writing”
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/index.html
➤ Step-by-step guide to planning, organizing, and writing essays in formal academic English.
- Writing and Practice Tools for ESL Learners
- British Council – Academic Essay Practice
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b2-writing/opinion-essay
➤ A clear model of a short academic essay with step-by-step activities for ESL students. - Write & Improve (Cambridge)
https://writeandimprove.com/
➤ Students submit writing and receive automated feedback on grammar, vocabulary, and organization.
- Sample Essays and Models
- University of Manchester Academic Phrasebank
https://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/
➤ A rich collection of academic phrases and sentence starters to help structure essays clearly and formally. - Purdue OWL – “Argumentative Essays”
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/argumentative_essays.html
➤ Includes outlines, examples, and transitions to help students write strong argumentative essays.
- Vocabulary and Sentence Structure
- Academic Word List Practice (Vocabulary Exercises)
https://www.englishvocabularyexercises.com/AWL/index.htm
➤ Interactive vocabulary practice based on high-frequency academic words. - Oxford Learner’s Dictionary – Academic Word List
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/wordlist/academic/
➤ Clear definitions and examples of common academic vocabulary. - Transitional Words and Phrases – University of North Carolina
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/transitions/
➤ Helpful for building cohesion in essays — with examples of how to link ideas clearly.
- Writing Support Videos
- University of Sydney – “How to Write a Paragraph” (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA-joXQKyXE
➤ Short academic video showing how to structure clear body paragraphs with evidence and explanation.
- Ashford University – Essay Structure Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TADeQI-XI0
➤ Simple, friendly breakdown of the key components of an academic essay.
Need Assistance? We’re Here to Help.
If you have questions or need support, reach out to us at:
- Email: lctesting@ait.asia
- Phone: 02-524-6623 or 6624
- Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-11:00AM and 1:00-3:00PM
- Office: Room 216, 2nd Floor, Language Center, AIT main campus
How to Register for the EET
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