Table 2.
Participants’ mean frequency ratings in the English language self-assessment questionnaire with ratings from frequently (4) to never (0)
| Skill | Questionnaire statement | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | I recognise the main ideas when reading texts in my course textbooks | 2.76 (0.99) |
| I can locate the information that I need in a general text in a quick and easy manner | 2.65 (0.88) | |
| I can comfortably read complex lengthy texts, stories and articles | 1.84 (1.19) | |
| Writing | I can take notes during lectures | 2.49 (1.02) |
| I can freely write my opinion on a variety of topics | 2.28 (0.94) | |
| I can build up my arguments in a logical way within an essay | 1.61 (1.15) | |
| Listening | I can easily follow lectures and presentations when they are conveyed clearly | 2.90 (0.81) |
| I can understand informal conversations on common topics | 2.76 (0.92) | |
| I can understand the news on the radio or TV | 2.34 (0.98) | |
| Speaking | I can express myself confidently within informal life situations | 2.68 (0.85) |
| I can participate in an academic argument during lectures | 2.11 (1.06) | |
| I can present an academic topic in front of my class | 2.03 (1.24) |
SD standard deviation