The Importance of International Students Learning Informal English

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Published: Apr 14, 2017
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Informal English, ESL, English Language Learners, slang English, American English conversation, academic language

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Amber Hall
Indiana University East Richmond, IN 47374

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The article shares the experiences of an IU East English graduate student who Hosts international students and works with them as English language learners. The differences between formal and informal language are discussed. Ideas, concerns, and struggles provide context for helping students, host families, and the individuals and organizations involved in the exchange student experience.

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Hall, A. (2017). The Importance of International Students Learning Informal English. Journal of Student Research at Indiana University East, 1(1). Retrieved from https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/jsriue/article/view/23226
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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017): Celebrating Student Research Day
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Amber Hall, Indiana University East Richmond, IN 47374

Special Events Coordinator, Indiana University East

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