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Understanding why we lose language learners

Adult part-time language courses are receiving increasing attention in the UK. Further education (FE) courses, now ... Show more
Adult part-time language courses are receiving increasing attention in the UK. Further education (FE) courses, now being market-led, need to attract funding. Consequently, it is important to understand why students withdraw. This article, based on research of part-time adult language students in the south west of England, looks at reasons behind students dropping-out and makes suggestions to improve retention. Show less

Authors: Gibson, Howard; Shutt, Judy

Date: 2002

Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Adults learning

Subjects: Language; Teaching and learning; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more