Examples of academic language

Cover of The Only Academic Phrasebook You'll Ever Need

Academic language, especially academic writing, poses a lot of challenges for both native and non-native speakers. Trust me, I’ve been there! If you’re struggling to write your term papers, reports, dissertations, or theses because you think your writing style is too informal, you’re not alone. A lot of college students find it hard to express … Read more

Language learning memoirs

It’s Saturday afternoon and I don’t really want to go into anything too theoretical today. I happen to be in a pretty nostalgic mood, so I thought I’d take quick trip down my language learning memory lane and share with you a few random moments that, for some mysterious reason, I can still recall.

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Can I learn English in 18 months?

No. But I need to learn English fast. How about 24 months? No. 32? Stop asking. This is the wrong question. And it’s wrong on so many levels: 1. First, what do you mean by “Learn English?” (a) Speak Fluently? If so, how do you define fluency, anyway? (b) Have a good, near-CAE operational command … Read more