This study investigated the perceptions of English major students at a vocational college in China regarding varieties of English, including China English. Using purposive-convenience sampling, 35 Chinese students participated in a survey, with 9 of them also engaging in in-depth semi-structured interviews. The survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while the interview responses were examined through qualitative content analysis. The results indicated that although Chinese students tend to acknowledge the legitimacy of World Englishes, including different English varieties and China English, particularly concerning different accents and the use of China English alongside inner circle Englishes in media and both intranational and international communication, they still show a preference for American and British English in speaking, writing, teaching, and classroom use, including pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, examinations, and textbook selection. These students exhibited an inclination towards the “native-speakerism” ideology prevalent in most educational institutions in China, despite recognizing the existence of China English as a localized English variety. This suggests that China English is gradually emerging or developing.

Authors:
Ziyu Huang, Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Eric A. Ambele, Mahasarakham University, Thailand

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Dr. Eric Ambele is currently a lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University, Thailand.

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