Academic English - Akademická angličtina – group of authors (2018)

The second, updated edition of Academic English should be at hand for every educated person, scientist, student, professional, or researcher who wants to communicate correctly in English in the world of higher education and science. In an attractive manner, it introduces the specifics of academic language and approaches the principles of essential language and soft skills, the successful mastery of which largely depends on academic and professional success in the given field. The peculiarities of academic English are presented in the book in a readable way, covering the language in its entirety – from vocabulary and grammar to reading and listening, as well as speaking and writing. Each chapter first introduces the features of individual skills in the academic and scientific environment in Czech and highlights their differences in relation to the Czech language. This is followed by a series of inspiring activities and stimulating exercises in English at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In the new edition, the authors have adjusted the theoretical passages to be closer to the current generation of academics and to better respond to their practical needs. The internet links have also been updated, useful not only for further development of language skills. The new edition also brings...