Abstract

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This research aims to explore English language attrition experienced by students of Nan Chong Open University. The main purpose of this research is to examine whether students undergo attrition during a two-month break from English language instruction. Through empirical study, this research attempts to arrive at propositions which account for the language attrition that takes place among the EFL, students in China so that the attrition problem might be shed light on and alleviated.