I ’ Ve always wondered , what ’ s the difference between English for Chinese students and English for native students ?   I don ’ t know . What do you think ?   I think a Chinese student concentrates on written English , and uses it as a basis for communicating . From start to finish he ’ s learning vocabulary and fundamentals of grammar . This is a very difficult way to learn .   What do natives get ?   They get higher level English , which is more formal than everyday spoken English . They also deal with matters of style and creativity .   Do you mean that a native doesn ’ t make any mistakes in grammar ? 