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This article explores the impact of linguicism and racism on the experiences of South Asian international students in Hong Kong. It aims to highlight how language and race intersect to affect their academic and social integration.

June 12, 2026TESOL QuarterlyOpen Access

“Your English Sounds Almost British”: Everyday Linguicism and Racialized Subjectivity of an International Student in Hong Kong

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PSPramod K. SahThe Open University

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Case study reveals how linguicism and racialized ideologies affect international students' belonging in Hong Kong, suggesting the need for structural changes.

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This article explores the impact of linguicism and racism on the experiences of South Asian international students in Hong Kong. It aims to highlight how language and race intersect to affect their academic and social integration.
Conducted a single in-depth case study on a South Asian graduate student in Hong Kong.
Analyzed the experiences within English-medium classrooms and the local linguistic context dominated by Cantonese and Mandarin.
Examined the role of gendered expectations and intersectionality in shaping the student’s experiences.
Identified that English-medium classrooms provide academic access but are accompanied by structural exclusions for nonlocal speakers.
Revealed that societal ideologies portray South Asian English speakers as lacking proficiency, impacting their interactions and sense of belonging.
Highlighted the pressures faced by women students related to representational expectations and scrutiny.

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Pramod K. Sah (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba2448101cf8926f0156d https://doi.org/10.1002/tesq.70158

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Case study reveals how linguicism and racialized ideologies affect international students' belonging in Hong Kong, suggesting the need for structural changes.

“Your English Sounds Almost British”: Everyday Linguicism and Racialized Subjectivity of an International Student in Hong Kong

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“Your English Sounds Almost British”: Everyday Linguicism and Racialized Subjectivity of an International Student in Hong Kong

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