Language Issues of UK Overseas Student

The language issue is a hindrance for me to function well in my study

My academic performance would be much better if I study through my first language

The language issue affects negatively on my academic achievements

The linguistic problem impaired my confidence in study

The linguistic problem impaired my confidence in myself

My teachers/classmates are quiet tolerant of language imperfections

My institution is helpful for me to overcome the language hindrance

None of the above

Any other statements (Please put it down):

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Hello: You are invited to participate in our survey [on the language issues of UK OVERSEAS STUDENTS encountered while studying in a English speaking higher education institution. In this survey, approximately 200 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about language issues and academic study. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions. Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Wang Luxin at 004420 73871534 or by email at the email address specified below. Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below. 1.Do you speak English as a second or foreign language? Speak English as a foreign language Speak English as a second language used in my home country 2. How many years have you studied English in your HOME country? 3a. How useful have you found your experience of English study in your HOME country in coping with your current study? Very useful (go to 4a) Useful (go to 4a) Not that useful(go to 3b) Not useful (go to 3b) I don’t know (go to 4a) 3b. If you found your English learning in HOME country Not that useful or Not useful, please specify your reason: 4a. Which of these tests have you taken before enrollment in your current course? (If you have taken more than one test, choose the most recent one.) IELTS TOEFL (paper and pencil test) TOEFL (computer test) None of the above (Please specify why:) 4b. If you have taken a TOEFL or IELTS test, what is your most recent TOEFL or IELTS score? 4c. If you have taken a TOEFL or IELTS test, how would you rate the value in itself when coping with an academic higher education course? Very valuable Valuable Not that valuable Not valuable I don’t know 5a. Apart from TOEFL or IELTS test, have you ever obtained another English language degree/qualification before? Yes No 5b. If yes, please specify the degree/qualification you obtained: 5c. If you had an English degree/qualification, how useful have you found it in coping with your current study? Very useful Useful Not that useful Not useful I don’t know 6. How much were you concerned with your English competency in coping with an academic higher education course before arrival in UK? Very concerned Quite concerned Concerned A bit concerned Not concerned I don’t know 7. How much are you concerned with your English competency NOW in coping with your current study? Very concerned Quite concerned Concerned A bit concerned Not concerned I don’t know 8. Which of these areas have raised your concern with your competency in coping with you current study? Listening skills in Following lectures Listening skills in Following discussions Listening skills in Taking notes Speaking skills in Involving in group discussions Speaking skills in Answering questions Speaking skills in Doing presentations Reading skills in Conducting essential readings Reading skills in Reading class handouts Writing skills in Essay/Assignments writing Others (Please specify): 9. Which of these statements is TRUE for you? The language issue is a hindrance for me to function well in my study My academic performance would be much better if I study through my first language The language issue affects negatively on my academic achievements The linguistic problem impaired my confidence in study The linguistic problem impaired my confidence in myself My teachers/classmates are quiet tolerant of language imperfections My institution is helpful for me to overcome the language hindrance None of the above Any other statements (Please put it down): 10. How would you rate the overall experience of learning through the medium of English in an academic higher education course? Very positive Positive Neither positive nor negative Negative Very negative I don’t know 11. Any other comments on the language issues and your academic study? 12a. Do you feel need the language support from your current institution? Yes No (go to 13a) 12b. If yes, please specify what kind of language support do you need most: 13a. Have you ever used the language support services from your current institution? Yes No (go to 14) 13b. If yes, please specify details of the service you used: 13c. If yes to 13a, how useful have you found the language support services in coping with your current study? Very useful Useful Not that useful Not useful I don’t know 14. What is your reason NOT to use the language support services in your institution? Have no time Don’t think it is useful I am confident in my English competency I am not aware of such a service available I have other ways to improve my English (Please specify): 15. Any other comments/suggestions on the language support services of your institution? 16. Age(years): 17. Gender: Male Female 18.Place of Origin: 19. How many MONTHS have you been in UK? (If you have been in UK for less than one month, please write 0). 20a. Is this the first time you have studied overseas? Yes No (go to 21) 20b. If no, where have you studied (before your current course)? 21. What is your first language? 22a. What qualification are you studying for? Certificate Diploma Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree PhD degree None 22b. If you are studying for a degree now, what is your main field of study? 23. How many MONTHS have you been enrolled at your present institution (place of study)? (If you have been enrolled there for less than one month, please write 0.) 24. Please indicate the name of your present institution (place of study)? 25. Your email address please (for administrative purpose only): 26. Would you be willing to take part in an interview on the same topic? (The interview would be conducted at your convenience, aiming to gain an insight into the experiences of overseas students coping with their study through the medium of English as a foreign language. It will last for around 1 hour of time, either be conducted face-to-face or by the means of a telephone interview.) Yes No