China Embraces English Language

[Francis Hult]

ABC News

 

China Embraces English Language

 

In the next five years, all state employees younger than 40 will be required to master at least 1,000 English phrases, and all schools will begin teaching English in kindergarten. The government also is funding extensive teacher training programs to find new models for language learning and develop new textbooks. 

 

Full story:

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/China/china-pushes-english-language/story?id=12154435

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