Ganbei!! China Embraces English Language

In an effort to promote internationalism, China is learning English. 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. Check the end of this story for a few phrases in Mandarin, courtesy of LonelyPlanet. Parents who can...Full Story