English Education: English Journal for Teaching and Learning
Vol 14, No 1 (2026): VOLUME 14 NO 01 JUNE 2026

From Casual Talk to Academic Discourse: Students’ Adaptation to Formal Speaking in Academic Settings

Ruly Morgana (Institut Agama Islam Negri Curup)
Hanna Qoulan Syadidah (Institut Agama Islam Negri Curup)
Farisa Ade Fiola (Institut Agama Islam Negri Curup)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study examines students’ Linguistic adaptation when shifting from casual communication to formal academic speaking in academic settings. Using a descriptive qualitative case study approach, data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings show that language adaptation occurs gradually as students adjust personal communication habits to academic discourse norms. Internal factors such as self-awareness, speaking anxiety, and vocabulary mastery, along with external factors including social environment, academic exposure, and teacher support, influence this process. The study contributes to sociolinguistic understanding and highlights the importance of developing formal speaking skills higher education.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EEJ

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

English Education: English Journal for Teaching and Learning which is later called EEJ is a journal published by Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan every June and December. The journal is dedicated to original research on the teaching and learning ...