This paper analyses the immersion system of education that has now been practised in
Canada for over 25 years. It first describes the immersion system, examining findings from …

The use of English as the medium of instruction in Hong Kong's education system has been
a source of controversy since the early years of British colonial rule. Debate has been …

In this paper we argue that assumptions which underlie the successful implementation of
early immersion education may not be valid for late immersion education. In particular …

Since 1960, the education system in Hong Kong has changed from one serving an elite of
approximately 25% of the school-age population to one that provides universal education for …

In September 1998, Hong Kong's Education Department introduced the first stage of a
controversial language policy which, when fully implemented, will bring about a fundamental …

ABSTRACT As Hong Kong approached its hand-over to Chinese sovereignty, it has been
instructive to compare its experience with that in other former British colonies. This article …

This book presents studies at the cutting edge of second language vocabulary research by
authors whose work represents much of the current focus and direction of investigation in …

In this article we consider the issues and problems asseen by Hong Kong teachers during
the transitional period fromEnglish to mother-tongue Chinese as medium of instruction …

A historical study of the language policy of Hong Kong suggests that while there have been
efforts made by the government to convince people to adopt the Chinese language as the …

For many students throughout the world reading in school is done in a second language.
The acquisition of knowledge in school depends greatly on textbooks, most classes relying …