The Preparation to Online Learning of Chinese Exchange Students Studying in Bachelor of Arts Program in Communicative Thai as a Second Language Program at Huachiew Chalermprakiet University
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This research aimed to study preparation to online learning according to the opinions of Chinese exchange students studying in Bachelor of Arts program in Communicative Thai as a Second Language Program at Huachiew Chalermprakiet University. The samples consisted of 65 Chinese exchange students in Bachelor of Arts program in Communicative Thai as a Second Language Program at Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, the academic year 2022. In-depth interview was used as the research instrument to collect data.
The results of this study revealed that the aim of learning a second language for Chinese exchange students: to use in future careers and learn to enhance language skills. The students have anxiety before learning online about communication problems with native speakers, self-control during studying problems, equipment or network problems, etc. Students focus on preparing their studies in 3 main areas: content and language, technology and time/place. Moreover, students commented that online learning has several advantages. It’s suitable for unusual situations, able to review lessons repeatedly, reduce the pressure of studying and be more responsible for learning. However, there are quite a lot of limitations. The lack of a language learning environment, lack of interaction in class, difficult to control the student’s behavior and equipment malfunction and network instability.
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