2. in2english.com.cn: Exploiting ICT to Develop ELT

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. in2english.com.cn in2english.com.cn is backed by providers you already know and trust.

14. The Home Page

15. What skills? Reading Listening Writing Speaking Language Communication

16. Reading Skimming/scanning

17. Reading

19. Listening

21. Speaking and Writing

22. Writing

23. Language and Communication Skills communication in everyday situations written and oral business communication cross-cultural awareness listening comprehension skills

24. Living English Zone Menu

25. Living English Content Page

26. Working English Zone Menu

27. Working English Content Page

28. Teaching English Zone Menu

29. Teaching English Content Page

30. For Your Kids Zone Menu

31. For Your Kids Content Page

32. To round off ICT, ELT and the Future in2english.com.cn