Perspectives

In the development of the 'Health' module for the "Core University English" EAP course, my objective was to guide students from the basic writing level typical in IELTS to the rigorous standards of scholarly communication in higher education.

In China, English fluency is more than a linguistic ability; it is increasingly seen as a strategic asset linked to improved educational and career prospects, with implications for social mobility (Wei, 2013). As China's economic and cultural dimensions rapidly align with international norms (Goldstein, 2020; Mingjiang, 2008), this

This essay argues that the digital and globalized age, while introducing complexities like colloquial internet terminologies, also brings forward unmatched opportunities for immersive learning.

Language testing and assessment, especially in the context of second language acquisition, are instrumental in shaping educational trajectories and societal integration (Lynch, 2001). These processes, however, are not merely technical or administrative tasks; they are deeply embedded with ethical considerations that directly influence their fairness, transparency, and accountability (Estaji, 2011)

Q1: How and why is acquiring a second language unlike acquiring a first language? Unravelling the complexities that underlie the phenomenon of acquiring a second language (L2) in contrast to a first language (L1) unveils remarkable distinctions that can be attributed to (1) the order of acquisition and (2) the