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Language Difficulties of International Students in Australia: The Effects of Prior Learning Experience

International Education Journal, 2005-12, Vol.6 (5), p.567 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

ISSN: 1443-1475

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  • Title:
    Language Difficulties of International Students in Australia: The Effects of Prior Learning Experience
  • Author: Sawir, Erlenawati
  • Subjects: Asians ; Australia ; English (Second Language) ; Foreign Countries ; Foreign Students ; Grammar ; International Education ; Interviews ; Learning Experience ; Learning Problems ; Prior Learning ; Reading Skills ; Second Language Learning ; Speech Communication
  • Is Part Of: International Education Journal, 2005-12, Vol.6 (5), p.567
  • Description: Globalisation has placed a growing importance on English language speaking and listening. Prior research indicates that many international students from Asia, studying in Australia, face serious learning difficulties and lack confidence in speaking and taking a proactive role in classrooms. The paper reports on data gathered in interviews with students from five Asian nations, which suggest that these learning difficulties are grounded in weaknesses in students' prior learning experiences--focused on grammar and reading skills in teacher-centred classrooms, not conversational skills--and in beliefs about language learning instilled during schooling. The paper proposes strategies for overcoming these problems.
  • Publisher: Shannon Research Press
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1443-1475
  • Source: ERIC Full Text Only (Discovery)
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