Chinese Professor Calls for Ending English as Graded Core School Subject
Opponents argue English proficiency remains valuable in a globalized world, according to Deutsche Welle.
A Chinese university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools, Deutsche Welle reported.
Opponents of the proposal argue that English knowledge remains beneficial for the country and for individual careers in a globalized world, according to the report.
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- China: English to be removed as a graded core subject? — Deutsche Welle — English
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