Perception of the Use of Chinese in theUniversityEnglish Classroom
This questionnaire aims to find out your attitude toward using Chinese in the English classroom. Your answers will be used for research purpose only. Please be as honest as possible. Thank you for your cooperation!
Should Chinese be used in the classroom?
Yes
No
If you answered Yes to Question 1, to what extent do you like or / would you like your teacher to use Chinese in class?
not at all
a little
sometimes
a lot
When do you think it's appropriate to use Chinese in English class? (Please tick no more than 5 boxes)
to explain difficult concepts or ideas
to give instructions
to help define new vocabulary items (e.g., some abstract words)
to practice the use of some phrases and expressions (e.g., doing translation exercises)
to explain complex grammar points
to check for comprehension
to help students feel more comfortable and confident
to give suggestions on how to learn more effectively
other, please specify
What percent of the time do you think Chinese should be used?
1%~10%
11%~20%
21%~30%
31%~40%
41%~50%
51%~60%
61%~70%
71%~80%
81%~90%
above 90%
How often do you think Chinese should be used in the English classroom?
never
very rarely
sometimes
fairly frequently
If you think the use of Chinese is necessary in the classroom, why?
It’s more comfortable
I am less tense
I feel less lost
other, please specify
Do you believe using Chinese in your English class helps you learn English?