Acknowledgement
Abstract
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Rationale
1.2 Background
1.3 Purpose of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Conclusion and Outline of the Study
Chapter 2 Literature Review
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Challenges of Chinese Learning and Teaching
2.3 Beliefs, Knowledge and Practice
2.4 Learning Chinese as a Culturally Situated Activity
2.5 Conclusion and Research Questions
Chapter 3 Method and Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Theoretical Assumptions
3.3 Methods
3.4 Participants
3.5 Pilot Study
3.6 Data Analysis and Interpretation
3.7 Ethical Considerations
3.8 Conclusion
Chapter 4 Analysis and Findings
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Sample
4.3 Analysis and Findings of the Questionnaire
4.4 Analysis and Findings of Interviews and Class Observation
4.5 Summary
Chapter 5 Discussion and Implications
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The State of Chinese Teaching
5.3 The Language and Difficulties
5.4 Stereotypes and Expectations
5.5 Implications for Policy and Practice
5.6 Limitations and Caution
References
Appendix
Abbreviations
List of Tables
List of Figures

本研究调查了英国汉语初学者和教师对汉语作为第二语言教学的看法。研究者通过大规模问卷调查及个别访谈和课堂观察，发现英国中学生认为发音和汉字并不难学，而老师们却觉得学生实际上在说汉语时并不关注发音，也低估了汉字的难度。老师们一致拥护交际法教学，但他们的教学实践却与教学理念不符。此外，研究发现汉语教学成功与否与学生个人行为习惯密切相关。这些结果对在英汉语教师的刻板印象提出了质疑和挑战，也为深入了解英国情境下的汉语学习者提供了丰富的感性资料。