I ’ Ve always wondered , what ’ s the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students ?
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I don ’ t know . What do you think ?
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I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English , and uses it as a basis for communicating . From start to finish he ’ s learning vocabulary and fundamentals of grammar . This is a very difficult way to learn .
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What do natives get ?
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They get higher level English , which is more formal than everyday spoken English . They also deal with matters of style and creativity .
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Do you mean that a native doesn ’ t make any mistakes in grammar ?
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Absolutely not ! Native speakers make a lot of grammar mistakes , especially if they come from a home where nonstandard English is spoken .
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I suppose that only a small percentage of college students don ’ t know standard English in American universities .
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