Barriers Related to Language and Culture Which Prevent Overseas Students From Achieving Their Potential.
Recently, there was a significant increase in the number of international students in the UK. Many universities and college offer courses to international students but the figure shows international students don‟t show their full potential while they have good academic backgrounds from their native countries. It is hard for students to undertake course or research and write in the language that is not their first language i.e. English. Many students struggle with cultural or social as well as academic adjustment in the UK.
This paper will investigate the cultural and language barriers that prevent international students to show their full potential in the colleges and universities. It will also suggest the solution how to cope up the situation and assist students to get full advantages of education facilities in the UK.