The possible influence of the use of English as the language of instruction on the approach of 342 Nepalese university students to learning is investigated. English was little used outside the formal classroom. However, analysis indicated no significant relationship between these students' confidence in use of English for academic purposes and the approach to learning which they adopt.
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