Learning English is more and more prevalent in China.

Here in the United States, we learn Spanish. We have a lot of areas here full of Hispanic people and it's good for us to be able to communicate with them, and plenty of us have spanish roots. A lot of our products come from China, so since China is always doing business with us here in the United States, this must be why it is stressed over there. I'm trying to learn Spanish, because I don't see myself having a use for any other language, and I am hoping to someday marry my Mexican sweetheart! It's been so hard to learn using the game on my iPod touch, but it's better to be able to play a game and hear the words over and over. But the number one way to learn a new language is to have conversations. So if you're learning a new language, find someone who can teach you with conversation. If you can, find someone on a video chat to safely have conversations with, and practice on the internet too.

It cannot be helped. China, as a growing nation, must adapt to globalization and international relations. It must spread its wings if it wish to have a stake in the global arena. Since China's goals is very high, it expects its citizens to cope up with the skills needed to communicate with other people and other cultures via the international language of English. Somehow, it somewhat funny. It's Europeans and Americans are learning Chinese languages and Chinese people are learning to use English. I guess we should all cover all bases just to communicate with each other. Practice and exposure are always key in learning another language.

welcome to mylot. I am also a teacher. English is a nice language. It will help one to get job easily in many countries. Wish you success in all your efforts.