English is No Longer the World Language
Before you watch
Discuss the following questions with your partner:
Why have you decided to study English?
What other languages would you like to take up?
Do you believe that English will remain the world language forever? Why?
Study some important words:
compelling – arousing or denoting strong interest
preconceived – biased
While you watch
Fill in the gaps with the suitable words from the video:
One day they are learning everything through ______________ and the next day they are learning everything through ______________.
Now in ____ countries the goal of the institutions (established by Chinese government) is _________________________________________ and ____________ .
We all feel that in ________ years Mandarin will be as important worldwide as ___________.
Others __________ that Chinese speakers will ________________ English speakers any time soon.
After you watch
What are the advantages of being bilingual?
What are the benefits of learning Chinese at an early age, according to the video?
What language would you prefer to see as a world language? Why?
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