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Abstract. For higher education, two recent changes in world language practices are crucial: the emergence of English as the default language of international communication, and the technology of the Internet. The first appears to have contributed to problems of motivation for English-speaking learners of foreign languages.
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Nov 26, 2021 · English-medium instruction (EMI) has become increasingly popular in higher educational institutions across the world due to the prominence of English and the internationalization of higher education. Nevertheless, limited research to date has investigated its impacts on content learning through objective measures.
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Many empirical studies indicate that English proficiency plays a crucial role for international students in completing their studies in English-medium institutions, especially for those students whose first language is not English (e.g., Li et al., 2010; Wardlow, 1999).
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Jun 07 2022. Education debate. English language. Future of education. There is currently little doubt that governments, schools and parents around the world endorse the need for learning English as part of basic education – English can bring access to education and jobs, promote social mobility, and connect people.
Success factors for English as a second language university students’ attainment in academic English language proficiency: exploring the roles of secondary school medium-of-instruction, motivation and language learning strategies. Open Access Published by De Gruyter Mouton July 14, 2022.
Current research with English language learners (ELLs) indicates that there are a number of factors that influence students’ success in learning English as an additional language. Teachers and parents both have different roles in educating and supporting students on their voyage to learning another language.
Feb 13, 2013 · Claire Shaw. Wed 13 Feb 2013 13.42 EST. The global dominance of the English language in higher education is not a new subject. There has been extensive research into its effects on...
