International Students Lack Basic English Skills

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29 Aug 2024

As per a recent report published in the Higher Education Policy Institute, higher education in the UK is facing quality crisis

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The report highlights that many universities in the UK have international students who do not meet the basic requirements of English language skills

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These students lack the necessary knowledge of English language that is required to obtain a degree 

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Despite the inadequate knowledge of English, these students are awarded college degrees 

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Two anonymous professors at Russell Group institutions noted several points reflecting the condition of higher education in the UK universities

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"We have both regularly encountered students who are unable to understand simple questions like ‘What have you read on this topic?'," noted the professors

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They also added that many students in the Master's-level classes use translation apps to provide real-time translation of any spoken content

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The professors said that open questions to the class are often met with silence, and group tasks are conducted using translation apps

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They expressed concern over how students with inadequate English language skills are getting admissions to universities in the UK

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The professors questioned the authenticity of the foundation courses and IELTS tests

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