Studying in the United States: Language Learning Challenges, Strategies and Support Services

A case study was conducted to explore the experiences of Chinese nurses when completing a graduate nursing degree taught in English (as a second language) in the United States over a 1-year period. The study explored language, academic, and social challenges perceived by the students, strategies use...

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Achievement tests
Analysis
Asian students
Asians
Behavioral Objectives
Case Studies
Chinese languages
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English (Second Language)
English as a second language
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Language Tests
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Learning Processes
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Second language writing
Social aspects
Social networks
Standardized Tests
Student Attitudes
Students, Foreign
Study Abroad
Support services
Teaching Methods
Undergraduate Students
Universities and colleges
Writing (Composition)
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