IELTS preparation course and student IELTS performance: A case study in Hong Kong

RELC Journal

Volumn 40, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 23-41

  Gan, Zhengdong ^a  

^a THE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

English learning experiences at university; Homogenous IELTS scores; IELTS; Test performance; Test preparation course

Indexed keywords

EID: 63849150048     PISSN: 00336882     EISSN: 1745526X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0033688208101449     Document Type: Article

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