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English language expectations and experiences of Chinese students in Australian secondary schools: Opportunities and challenges.
- Source :
- Asia Pacific Journal of Education; Jun2024, Vol. 44 Issue 2, p234-250, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This paper presents data derived from a larger study related to the expectations and experiences of international students from the People's Republic of China with regard to studying in Australian secondary schools. The study involved 116 international students, and data were collected in two phases using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Findings suggest that English language experiences are a key concern and students do not always develop English language skills as expected during their period of study in Australia. To reduce dissonance between expectations and experiences of English language learning in Australia, it is recommended that substantial, ongoing English language support is embedded within the core curriculum for international students in Australian secondary schools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- ENGLISH language
CHINESE students
SECONDARY schools
CURRICULUM
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02188791
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Asia Pacific Journal of Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177395985
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2022.2044287