Joint
Sino-British English language learning initiative in China
大象传媒 World Service has teamed up with the Cultural and Education
Section of the British Embassy in China, China Central Radio and
Television University (CCRTVU) and CCRTVU-Online to launch in2english
- a new free multimedia English language learning initiative aimed
for young Chinese professionals, teachers of English and children.
The main focus of the initiative is the website
This
combines British expertise and experience of English teaching and
development of on-line learning materials, with CCRTVU's expert
knowledge of the Chinese learning environment.
i is
a valuable on-line learning tool providing a comprehensive multimedia
language environment that is completely free.
The website has four areas which focus on English for everyday living,
English for business and work, English for teachers at the primary
school level, and English for children aged 6-12 years old.
English
language learning is on the increase in China. Government officials
estimate over 600,000 people are learning English in Beijing alone
in preparation for the 2008 Olympics and the Ministry of Education
has lowered the age children would have to begin to formally learn
English from 12 to 8.
will be officially launched on 5 November 2002.
