General and Academic English
General and Academic English
General and Academic English
Sentence structure
Purpose
: The sentence structure in General English is more
straightforward, whereas the sentence structure in The purpose of using General English is to
Academic English is more complex and intricate. communicate in everyday situations, whereas the
purpose of using Academic English is to
General English: I like to read books. communicate formally.
Academic English: My reading preferences primarily focus
on literature that offers profound insights into the human
condition.
Formality Vocabulary
General English is informal and casual, whereas Academic The vocabulary used in General English is simpler
English is formal and structured. and commonly used, whereas academic English
includes technical terms and jargon specific to a
General English: Hey, what’s up? How was your weekend? particular field.
Academic English: Good morning. I trust that you had a
restful and productive weekend. We are scheduled to meet General English: The weather is nice today.
at 10 am today to discuss the project. Academic English: The atmospheric conditions are
favorable for outdoor activities.
Conclusion