TESOL Introduction to Academic English

        It is safe to say that most English classrooms around the world are for young learners. However, this is only one aspect of teaching English as a second language. If you are considering becoming a foreign language teacher, you need to consider all the different teaching situations you may encounter. Academic English teaching is such a case, and if you are not familiar with the rules of academic English, it can be daunting. By enrolling in TESOL, we can better understand several different aspects of academic English.

        What is Academic English?

        As explained in TESOL courses, Academic English is English used in academic Settings. Many students need to learn English because they want to go to an English speaking university. So while they also need to learn everyday English, they need to learn academic English to be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take notes and write academic papers.

        What is the difference between Academic English and general English?

        With this in mind, the English we use in textbooks or classes is obviously different from the English we use in conversations with friends or in everyday life. What's harder is isolating the different places exactly and how to teach it. Academic English is very descriptive and can be used to describe a situation, an object or a process. It is also used to express ideas and arguments, to inspire and justify those ideas.We can summarize the main features of academic English as follows:

        It is usually formal and impersonal

        Avoid pronouns

        Use complex sentences

        Use the passive voice

        Avoid phrasal verbs

        Nominalization

        Use vague language

        In the classroom, TESOL teaching is necessary to use texts that are closer to academic texts. This could mean using specific textbooks, or it could mean supplementing your textbooks with real material. TESOL teaches that special attention should be paid to teaching reading skills such as skimming and scanning, as well as writing skills. In addition, you need to pay attention to certain grammatical structures, such as passive sentences, conditional sentences, and conjunction devices. Real listening materials, such as TED talks, are a great way for students to practice their listening and note-taking skills.

        Preparing to learn in an English-speaking medium environment is challenging and our students need as much help as possible. By ensuring that we cover all aspects of Academic English in our courses, we will help them to be as prepared as possible, and if you have questions about teaching, feel free to register for the TESOL Certificate and resolve all your questions.

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