# Academic Literacy (AL) notes

> CAPS-aligned study notes for Academic Literacy (AL) in Grade 12 Nbt Prep. Browse the sections below for explanations, worked examples and exam preparation.

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## Sections in Academic Literacy (AL)

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- [Introduction to the AL Test](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/introduction-to-the-al-test) — Introduction to the AL Test The Academic Literacy (AL) test measures your ability to cope with the language and literacy demands of university study. It is not a test of English proficiency — it…
- [Reading Comprehension Strategies](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/reading-comprehension-strategies) — Reading Comprehension Strategies The AL test is fundamentally a reading test. Every question is based on a passage you must read and understand. Your reading strategy directly determines your score —…
- [Academic Vocabulary](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/academic-vocabulary) — Academic Vocabulary Academic vocabulary is the language of university — the words that appear across all disciplines in textbooks, lectures, and journal articles. The AL test expects you to…
- [Evaluating Evidence & Arguments](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/evaluating-evidence-and-arguments) — Evaluating Evidence & Arguments University-level reading requires more than understanding what a text says — it requires you to evaluate how well the author supports their claims. The AL tests your…
- [Inferences and Conclusions](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/inferences-and-conclusions) — Inferences and Conclusions An inference is a conclusion you draw from evidence and reasoning — it's what the text implies without stating directly. Inference questions are among the hardest on the AL…
- [Text Structure & Purpose](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/text-structure-and-purpose) — Text Structure & Purpose Academic texts are organised in deliberate ways. Understanding how a text is structured and why the author wrote it gives you a powerful advantage on the AL test — it lets…
- [Grammar, Syntax & Punctuation](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/grammar-syntax-and-punctuation) — Grammar, Syntax & Punctuation The AL test doesn't test grammar in isolation — you won't be asked to label parts of speech. Instead, it tests whether you can understand how grammar affects meaning in…
- [Numerical Information in Text](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/numerical-information-in-text) — Numerical Information in Text This section bridges AL and QL skills. Many AL passages include statistics, percentages, graphs, or numerical claims embedded within academic writing. The AL test…
- [AL Practice Strategies & Tips](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/nbt-prep/notes/academic-literacy-al/al-practice-strategies-and-tips) — AL Practice Strategies & Tips This final section brings everything together with practical strategies for maximising your AL score. The AL is not a test you can cram for — but you can significantly…

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is covered in Academic Literacy (AL) for Grade 12 Nbt Prep?

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