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Direct linkNatalia Petersen; Rachael Ruegg; Ha Hoang – Educational Research, 2024
Background: There are a number of pathways available for international students to gain admission into universities in English-speaking countries. While many international students for whom English is not their first language succeed academically, there is concern that some do not cope with the demands of university which can affect their…
Descriptors: College Admission, Foreign Students, Academic Achievement, English (Second Language)
Download full textGrain, Hayder Mohammed Jawad Salih; Al-gburi, Ghufran; Suleiman, Osama Wael; Alghazali, Tawfeeq; Kadhim, Ahmed Jalil; Hassan, Aalaa Yaseen; Dawood, Imad Ibrahim – Eurasian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2022
The ability of international graduates to grasp a foreign language has become increasingly important as the demand for English-speaking workers has grown worldwide. To this end, several strategies for encouraging the use of English in academic settings have been implemented. International students' academic success may suffer if colleges refuse to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Omar, Youssif Zaghwani – Online Submission, 2019
Studies and research reveal that most English language learners (ELLs) encounter challenges when they write an academic paper in English due to lack of grammar. As most international universities require passing international tests as TOEFL, IELTS, GMAT, GRE, and other tests with high level, most international students fail to achieve this…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Grammar, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
Adarkwah, Michael Agyemang; Zeyuan, Yu – Online Submission, 2020
The English language has become an essential means for communication and studies for international students globally. With the increasing number of international students trooping to China to study diverse courses which are taught in the English medium, there is a need to address challenges faced by international students from non native English…
Descriptors: English for Academic Purposes, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Foreign Countries
Bankston, Christopher Wendel – ProQuest LLC, 2017
Research has shown that first attempt performance on the TOEFL exam can have an extremely low rate of success (Esmail, 2013). The TOEFL and IELTS exams have become gatekeepers into English language institutions and society. This case study utilizes a gap analysis framework to try and understand why students have such low performance rates on such…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Tests, Second Language Learning, Test Preparation
Huang, Yang – Journal of International Students, 2014
In this article, the author expresses her thoughts and experiences on studying abroad. Yang Huang explains that studying overseas for international students means a lot--not only being away from home but also experiencing quite a few unexpected difficulties. Studying abroad is full of challenges for every student due to the language barrier,…
Descriptors: Asians, Nurses, Foreign Countries, Study Abroad
Snow Andrade, Maureen; Evans, Norman W.; Hartshorn, K. James – Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 2014
Higher education institutions in English-speaking nations host significant populations of non-native English speakers (NNES), both international and resident. English language proficiency is a critical factor to their success. This study reviews higher education practices in the United States related to this population. Findings indicate…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Educational Practices, English Language Learners, English (Second Language)
