HOW TO HELP CHINESE STUDENTS, WHO ARE NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS, IN OVERCOMING THE LANGUAGE BARRIER WHEN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AND NAVIGATING AN ALL-ENGLISH WORK ENVIRONMENT?

Feedback from Diana:

1.Lack of description of the research question.

2.Lack of accuracy of wording

Why:

1.Many Chinese students are willing to work abroad, language barrier is an important issue.

2.They have limited exposure to English-speaking environments

3.Cultural Differences and Communication Styles

4.Technical Terminology and Industry Jargon

Interview with target group:

a.Do you have any idea about the barrier for non-native English speaker seeking a job in London? Or working in an English-environment?

1.Struggle with understanding complex questions and articulating

2.Struggle with building professional connections and networking

3.Struggle with understanding local idioms and different accents

b.What are the barriers of English improvement for Chinese student?

1.Lack of persistence

2.Lack of guidance

Intervention:

Holiday English Enhancement Camp with Expert

Including 8 sessions in total

a.Reading, Logic and Writing

b.Speaking and networking