BCAS Students' Challenges in Learning Chinese as a Foreign Language Survey

Hello! This survey aims to understand the difficulties you encounter when learning Chinese as a foreign language at Makerere University. Your honest feedback will help us optimize Chinese teaching strategies and support your learning better. The survey is anonymous, and all responses will only be used for educational research purposes. Thank you for your participation!
* What is your current study year at BCAS?
* How long have you been learning Chinese in total?
* What is your current Chinese proficiency level?
* Which of the following Chinese learning skills do you find the most challenging? (You can select multiple options)
Listening comprehension
Speaking and pronunciation
Reading Chinese characters
Writing Chinese characters
Grammar and sentence structure
Understanding cultural contexts in Chinese usage
Vocabulary memorization
* How difficult do you find Chinese character recognition and writing in your current learning process? (1 = very easy, 5 = very difficult)
* Do you have enough opportunities to practice Chinese in daily life on campus?
* What challenges do you face in the current Chinese courses at BCAS? (You can select multiple options)
The course content is too difficult
The course pace is too fast
Lack of interactive practice in class
Insufficient learning materials and resources
Teaching methods do not match your learning style
Inadequate feedback from teachers on assignments and performance
* Have you ever encountered learning anxiety due to difficulties in learning Chinese?
* What kind of learning support do you hope the school can provide? (You can select multiple options)
After-school tutoring sessions
More Chinese language exchange activities with native speakers
Additional self-study resources (apps, videos, reading materials)
Small group practice classes for specific skills (e.g. speaking, writing)
Workshops on Chinese learning strategies
* How do you usually solve the difficulties you encounter when learning Chinese?
* Overall, how satisfied are you with the current Chinese learning support provided by BCAS? (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
* Are there any other challenges or suggestions you would like to share about learning Chinese at BCAS?