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What is the difference between academic English and general English?

British Council - Teaching English

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Academic English

Students sometimes see academic English as a sort of gatekeeper. It's about what do I need to know in order to get my IELTS 6.5 or 7, they say. There has to be some fluidity when teaching academic English and using tools that can improve the learner's experience like Google Translate.

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