Psycho-linguistic and educational challenges in Teaching Chinese (Mandarin) Language: voices from None-Chinese teachers of Mandarin language.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chinese/Mandarin language instruction to undergraduate students from non-Chinese speaking countries has become a topic of increasing interest, driven by China's influential role in global political and economic dynamics. With Mandarin being the language spoken by approximately 70% of Chinese speakers, it is not only taught within China but also in institutions around the world. While teaching any second or foreign language presents unique challenges, the specific challenges faced in Mandarin language education have not received comprehensive scrutiny, prompting the need for further investigation.

Objectives

The primary objective of this study was to explore the challenges associated with teaching and learning Mandarin from the perspectives of non-native Mandarin l

SUBMITTER: Pan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10640743 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature