Encourage learning
Gulf News's recent report on education hit the nail on the head ("Poor English skills blamed as students turned away", September 10). When many educators themselves are unable to pass international English language assessments, how do universities expect students to meet the standards? Furthermore, the fact that the standard required is the same as for a native speaker; it makes it difficult for those who have no exposure to the language, except in the classroom. The non-native speaker is at a huge disadvantage by comparison. The objective of education is to encourage learning, not kill incentive. A fairer system would be to gradually introduce the English language requirement using a staggered system.
From Ms G. B.
UAE
Full name withheld by request
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