ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the attitudes and preferences of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) from the perspective of Malaysian university students, as well as the effects of medium of instruction (MI) on their learning experiences. The Malaysian schooling system is quite complex, and students may pursue a number of possible educational routes in the public or private sector, with choices being more limited in rural areas. Students were keen to raise their standard of English in order to handle readings and research, and EMI classes were also seen as a positive factor in encouraging them to use English outside class. One of the most challenging issues arising from mixing English and L1 is the learners' preference for the instructors' use of only one language as the MI. The difference in attitudes towards EMI depends on the students' English proficiency, which is largely the result of the MI they experienced during secondary school.
