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Where one might see students with a learner of a casual sort (8)

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informal

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'of a casual sort' is the definition.
(as opposed to formal)

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(Other definitions for informal that I've seen before include "Casual and unceremonious" , "If normal, be casual and without ceremony" , "Unofficial, relaxed" , "Casual, not official" , "Casual or unofficial" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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