An Investigation of the Language Difficulties Experienced by Hong Kong Secondary School Students in English-Medium Schools: I. The Problems.

Yu, Vivienne W. S.; Atkinson, Paul A.

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Publication Date: 1988

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An Investigation of the Language Difficulties Experienced by Hong Kong Secondary School Students in English-Medium Schools: I. The Problems.

Yu, Vivienne W. S.; Atkinson, Paul A.

Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, v9 n3 p267-84 1988

Examination of the correctness of expression of Hong Kong secondary school students in English immersion courses found that, while most pupils obtained average grades in Chinese composition writing, the majority performed below average in English composition writing, and that many pupils lacked the communicative competence to write effectively in English. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Chinese, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, High Schools, Immersion Programs, Instructional Effectiveness, Language of Instruction, Writing Difficulties, Writing Skills

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Hong Kong

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