Master Academic English: Key Differences from Everyday English

Опубликовано: 05 Август 2024
на канале: David Taylor

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Academic English is the language of school, especially colleges and universities. It’s used in your lectures, seminars, books, and journals. Whether you call it Formal English or English for Academic Purposes, you need it to succeed. All you need to know are these four ways academic English differs from everyday English.

This video covers the essentials you need:

1. *Vocabulary:* Academic English includes academic and subject-specific words.
2. *Formal Style:* Aimed at scholarly audiences.
3. *Language Rules:* Slang, contractions, figurative language, first-person pronouns, and colloquialisms--not allowed.
4. *Tone:* Cautious, objective, and balanced.

Watch this quick guide to mastering the basics of academic English and elevate your academic writing and speaking skills!