English Varieties in Mainland China

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1.
Where are you from?
Mainland China (Please specify city/province if comfortable): ___________
Other: ___________
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2.
What is your first language / mother tongue?
Mandarin
Cantonese
Other Chinese dialect: ___________

  • Other: ___________

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3.
How would you describe your own English accent?
Similar to a native speaker (British/American)

  • A mix of native and Chinese-influenced features

  • Clearly influenced by my first language

  • Not sure

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4.

  1. How much do you agree? (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree)

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I am proud of my English accent
I am proud of my English accent
I can often tell if someone is from Mainland China or Hong Kong by their English accent
I can often tell if someone is from Mainland China or Hong Kong by their English accent
I sometimes feel insecure about my English pronunciation
I sometimes feel insecure about my English pronunciation
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5.
How do you pronounce words like "think" and "this"?

  • I say "think" and "this" clearly

  • I say "sink" and "zis"

  • I say "fink" and "vis"

  • Not sure

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6.
Do you pronounce the ending sounds of words like "cat" and "old" clearly?

  • Always

  • Sometimes

  • Often drop the last sound (e.g., "ca" for "cat")

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7.

  1. Which word do you usually use?

LiftElevatorBoth
Lift / Elevator
Lift / Elevator
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8.

  1. Which word do you usually use?

FlatApartmentBoth
Flat / Apartment
Flat / Apartment
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9.

  1. Which word do you usually use?

MobileCellBoth
Mobile phone / Cell phone
Mobile phone / Cell phone
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10.
Do you ever mix Chinese words into your English sentences (e.g., "I'll go to 超市")?

  • Often

  • Sometimes

  • Rarely or never

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11.
When someone says "Thank you", how do you usually respond?

  • "You're welcome"

  • "No problem" / "No worries"

Just smile or nod
Other: __________
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12.
How would you typically ask a professor for help?

  • Direct: "Professor, I need help with..."

  • Polite: "Excuse me, could you help me with..."

  • Depends on the situation

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13.
Has anyone ever misunderstood your English?

  • Yes, often

  • Yes, sometimes

  • Rarely or never

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14.
What has influenced your English the most?

  • English classes / textbooks

  • Movies / TV shows

  • Talking with friends

  • A mix of all

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15.
Anything you'd like to share about your English experience?
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