The problem is that any academic field has its own language, even jargon, that differs from one to another. This problem is faced not only by ESL students, but all American students will struggle with this when they begin the first year of their academic life. The social approach can be used by ESL teachers as a second step but they should make sure that their students master the basics of English writing such as grammar and style.
The problem is that academic fields use specialized language, including jargon, which differs from one another. This issue affects ESL students and all American students when starting their first year of college. The social approach can be used by ESL teachers as a second step but they must ensure that their students have a strong foundation in English grammar and style before moving on to more advanced concepts.