Fri, Nov 07, 2003 - Page 2 News List

Students' English disappoints

EDUCATION Academics suggested extending English education at universities and improving the quality of teachers to boost the language abilities of their students

By Cody Yiu  /  STAFF REPORTER

"Currently, nobody knows what the standard books or teaching materials are," Chen Chao-ming said.

Chen said that the integration of English for specific purposes, English for academic purposes and instruction in English are necessary for a successful college-level education.

"There should be ways to measure how good a student's English is before graduating from college, as this measurement guides students and recruiting corporations in their hiring process," said Chen Fu-yan.

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