Методическое пособие по английскому языку для студентов 4 курса, обучающихся по программе бакалавриата
A Everyday words and academic uses
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- B Vocabulary and academic style
| A Everyday words and academic uses
Many words in academic English are the same as everyday vocabulary, but they are often also used with a slightly different meaning, which may be specialised.
B Vocabulary and academic style In writing, academics use many expressions which are neutral, but they also use rather formal expressions which are not common in everyday language. Knowing whether an expression is formal or just neutral is important.
However, very informal vocabulary may be used in spoken academic styles in classes and lectures. Learn to understand such language when you hear it but be careful not to use it in essays and written assignments. Here are some examples of teachers using informal language. 'OK. Have a shot at doing task number 3.' [more formal: Try/Attempt to do ...] 'There's no way schools can be held responsible for failures of government policy.' [more formal: Schools cannot in any way be held ...] • Academic language tries to be clear and precise, so it is important to keep a vocabulary notebook (see page 8) and learn the differences between similar words, as well as typical word combinations (underlined here). The building is a prime example of f 920s architecture, [excellent in quality or value] The group's primary concern is to protect human rights, [main / most important] жүктеу/скачать 3,86 Mb. Достарыңызбен бөлісу:
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