Overcoming Communication Barriers for Students Studying Abroad in Australia

This presentation discusses the common barriers faced by students studying abroad in Australia, such as academic practices, time differences, cultural barriers, and lack of common experience. It also provides effective strategies to overcome these barriers, such as changing teaching patterns, flexibility, and regular communication. The presentation cites relevant references to support the discussion.

With reference to students, they basically requires
effective communication for the purpose to study
in a effective manner. In reference to the case, the
chosen country to teach the students abroad is
“Australia”. It basically comprises of different
barriers which are generally faced by the students
which includes the following:
Academic Practices: In reference to students, they
basically faces issues such as different teaching
styles and communication styles being seen in the
Australian University. For student, it becomes
difficult for the students to understand the study
pattern and take time to acquire learning in a
effective manner. It leads to creating problems and
issues for the students in order to understand the
topics being taught during the lectures.
Barriers preventing students from studying abroad
Cultural Barriers: In reference to
culture, the culture of UK and
Australia is highly different from
each other in terms of various
factors. This basically results in
causing issue and problem for the
student to learn in a effective
manner. There are high chances of
misunderstanding between
teachers and students due to
difference in culture.
Lack of common experience: There are different
problems faced by the students which involves issues
related to food, stay and much more and this results
in making the students highly uncomfortable.Time Differences: In case of students, they need to
interact and communicate with the family members.
When studying abroad, the students might face the
difficulty in lack of communication which could be
highly problematic for them.

Strategies plays a very important role in overcoming the
barriers so that the students are able to study in a effective
manner while studying abroad. It becomes highly important
in order to understand the issues faced by the students and
offering them possible solutions.
Change in teaching patterns: In case of students, they are
new to the learning environment and which is the main
reason, the teachers need to use a effective teaching style.
Effective strategies for overcoming communication barriers
This will really help in keeping the classes highly
interactive and letting the students learn in a
effective manner. It is very important for teachers to
change the study pattern according to the students
coming from different culture.
Flexibility and Regular Communication:
Flexibility plays a important role and is highly
necessary for the students so that they feel
highly comfortable. Constant and effective
communication of students with teachers
helps in building effective relations. In such
manner, the students are able to have better
understanding about the different issues and
problems.

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