Academic English vs. Social English: The Real Reason Your Child Struggles with Fluency and What the Best International Schools Are Already Doing About It
Table of Contents Key Takeaways Social English vs Academic English: These are fundamentally different skill sets — social fluency does not predict academic readiness. Confusing the two costs students years of support they urgently need. The 5–10 Year Reality: Academic English proficiency (CALP) takes 5–10 years to fully develop. Patience, structure, and sustained institutional support […]