Abstract This article reports on the academic performance and experiences of non-native university students, specifically German students in a Dutch academic environment. These students have a substantial dropout rate. In an earlier study, we found correlations between results on language tests and study results. In this study, we used semi-structured interviews with student advisors, students and teachers to investigate in more detail the role of foreign language proficiency in academic success. We identified three major language-related issues: (1) listening and speaking in discussion groups, (2) writing in examinations and assignments, and (3) the negative impact of language proficiency on grades. The quality and readability of the written assignments was repeatedly highlighted as the core problem. Additionally, we investigated the influence of the use of English as an additional foreign language.

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外语学习：在荷兰大学学习德国学生的表现和经验

摘要本文报道了非本地大学学生，特别是荷兰学生在荷兰学术环境中的学习成绩和经历。这些学生的辍学率很高。在较早的研究中，我们发现语言测试结果与研究结果之间存在相关性。在这项研究中，我们使用了对学生顾问，学生和老师的半结构化访谈，以更详细地研究外语水平在学术成功中的作用。我们确定了三个与语言相关的主要问题：（1）在讨论小组中进行听和说；（2）在考试和作业中进行写作；（3）语言水平对成绩的负面影响。书面作业的质量和可读性被反复强调为核心问题。此外，