1. The document discusses approaches to teaching English as an international language in Taiwan, including a focus on English for academic purposes, content and language integrated learning, and English as a lingua franca. 2. It notes the Taiwanese government's efforts to improve English education but reports disappointing results, with many students still unable to communicate verbally in English. 3. The document advocates for reforms in Taiwan's university entrance exam system, English language instruction methods, and teacher training to better prepare students for using English internationally.

1. English as an International Language: Implications for Policy and Pedagogy 2011 AFFILIATE COLLOQUIUM TESOL International Convention Examining the “E” in TESOL New Orleans, LA March, 2011 Dr. Jeremy Sykes, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

4. 2007~08 Graduate for Secondary Education & Higher Education Source: Department of Household Registration, Ministry of Education 594,705 88% of High school graduates went on to college & University 31% of University graduates went on to graduate school 272,448 52,826 Birth rate is on the decline Offered Degree Type Secondary Education Associate Bachelor Master Ph.D. Total Count Graduated 269,431 43,803 228,645 49,976 2,850 594,705