Understanding Academic and Social Language

The video tutorial introduces academic writing, welcoming students to the E2Li session. It outlines the session's topics, including academic language and text structures. A game helps students differentiate between formal and informal language. The tutorial explains the characteristics of academic texts, emphasizing formality, objectivity, and evidence-based arguments. A debate highlights the differences between academic and social language. The session concludes with a recap and student interaction.

What is the main focus of the first E2Li session for the second semester?

• Introduction to creative writing

• Discussion on oral communication skills

• Overview of English for academic and professional purposes

• Introduction to digital media

Which type of text is considered informal due to its subjective nature?

• Research papers

• Newspapers

• Thesis

• Journals

What is a key characteristic of academic text?

• It uses informal language

• It is always written in first person

• It follows a structured format

• It is based on personal opinions

Why is it important to read academic texts?

• To enhance artistic abilities

• To locate main ideas and gain information

• To improve social media skills

• To learn new languages

What is the primary use of social language?

• For everyday conversations

• For professional presentations

• For academic writing

• For legal documents

Which language is more appropriate for writing essays and research papers?

• Social language

• Academic language

• Colloquial language

• Slang language

What should be avoided in academic text to maintain formality?

• Complex vocabulary

• Technical terms

• Third-person perspective

• Colloquial expressions

How should personal pronouns be handled in academic writing?

• Use 'you' to address the reader

• Avoid using 'I' and 'we'

• Use 'me' and 'us' for emphasis

• Use 'I' and 'we' frequently

What is a characteristic of an objective academic text?

• It uses emotional language

• It is based on facts and evidence

• It is based on personal feelings

• It is biased towards one perspective

What is the importance of using academic language in school?

• It helps in socializing with friends

• It is the language of school learning

• It is used for casual conversations

• It is only used in creative writing