in2english.com.cn: Exploiting ICT to Develop ELT

Language In A Post WTO China English is a key life skill for success in China post WTO accession –there are an estimated 300m plus people actively learning English in China at present. –there is a clear demographic shift in English ability: younger people generally speak better English than older people.

Language In A Post WTO China English is becoming an increasingly important medium of education –many university courses in China are now taught in English. –Under the 10th 5 year plan, maths and science teaching in senior middle schools in major cities will be taught in English.

Language In A Post WTO China English is being taught at much younger ages –in all schools from grade 3. –in schools in major cities from grade 1. –in private kindergartens.

Language In A Post WTO China English, in the post WTO accession world, is essential for –Communication. –Co-operation. –Collaboration.

Advantages of the Internet Limitless source of information Access to authentic material Access to graded material

Why focus on the Internet in China Fastest growing PC Internet penetration in the world 20 million current Internet users 54 % more users each year

in2english.com.cn The British Council has been working with Chinese partners to support the development of English in China for over 20 years. The British Council has had collaboration with CCRTVU for over 15 years

in2english.com.cn In partnership, CCRTVU and the British Council, together with their partners, CCRTVU-online and the BBC, have created an innovative English language learning website designed for young Chinese professionals, their children, and teachers of primary children.

in2english.com.cn in2english.com.cn is a valuable online English-language learning tool for Chinese professionals, teachers and their children that provides a comprehensive multimedia language environment that is completely free.

in2english.com.cn in2english.com.cn is tailor made and an easy way to learn English

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