6-7 months
All three students expressed speaking and writing needs different level of grammars. They all said grammar is more important in writing than speaking. However, overall, they don’t think grammar is core element but still important especially in writing and academic purpose. When they speak two of them (Ahram, Korean and Hanako, Japanese) said they cared about grammar but not as much as before. However, Hanako said she was still careful when she was writing journal and learned from her teachers’ feedback. Ivan (Chinese) said teachers in Carleton correct ed errors in speaking and writing but paid more attention on how to use English not just grammar knowledge. They all think the best way to learn English is communication. Ahram emphasized chances of conversation, Hanako making friends, and Ivan using English everyday.