Chinese students' English oral proficiency challenges include pronunciation (native phonetic interference), grammar (tense/preposition errors), and limited vocabulary. Factors contributing to low proficiency include inadequate oral practice opportunities, cultural emphasis on written accuracy, and motivation focused on exams or job prospects. Challenges in improvement stem from uneven learning resources, lack of suitable methods, and overreliance on memorization without contextual practice.
Chinese students lag significantly in oral English proficiency compared to Northern Irish peers due to teaching emphasis on writing, lack of speaking opportunities, and undervaluation of oral skills. Cultural influences contribute to grammar errors. Only <1% reach mastery level in all skills. Primary/secondary students perform poorly in oral exams. Chinese rank 72nd in oral proficiency, contrasting with 5th in reading, 17th in writing, and 20th in listening. Improving Chinese students' English oral skills demands innovative methods: phonetics, interactive sessions, technology integration, and cultural adaptation. Robotics and Open AI can amplify learning, bridging gaps in traditional classrooms. Embracing these advancements, educators can foster cross-cultural communication and tailor English education to individual needs, ensuring a modern, effective approach for China's students.

Authors:
Zhiqiang Yan, University of Zhang Jiakou, China
Juniza Binti Md Saad, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
Tze Jin Wong, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

About the Presenter(s)
Mr Zhiqiang Yan is a Doctoral student at Universiti Putra Malaysia, working at Zhangjiakou University, not a PhD student of Zhangjiakou University

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