classroomese

English

Etymology

From classroom +‎ -ese.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /klæsruːˈmiːz/

Noun

classroomese (uncountable)

1. A form of language taught to learners that does not reflect actual language use.
   • 2013, Cornelia Gerhardt, Maximiliane Frobenius, Susanne Ley, Culinary Linguistics: The chef's special, page 169:

     Apparently, this is another instance where classroomese contrasts with authentic language use.