1. The formal, specialized language used in educational and scholarly contexts, characterized by complex vocabulary, precise grammar, and formal register
Students need to master academic language to succeed in university courses.
Os estudantes precisam dominar a linguagem acadêmica para ter sucesso nos cursos universitários.
2. The conventions, terminology, and discourse patterns specific to academic disciplines and scholarly writing
Academic language includes technical terms and formal structures unfamiliar to everyday speech.
A linguagem acadêmica inclui termos técnicos e estruturas formais desconhecidas da fala cotidiana.