Why do students feel that mastering academic English is difficult? Is it
really so different from other types of English? The authors present
academic English as a particular type of English that is not necessarily
better, fancier, or harder; rather, it is simply a different kind of
English that is usually learned in scholastic settings after general
English has been acquired. This easy-to-follow guide shows how learning
academic language can be achieved by developing a set of skills that can
be honed with practice, effective instruction, and motivation.