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Singapore rethinks learning Mandarin Chinese at schools as more speak English at home

Submitted by Jill on 14. January 2010 - 11:04.

Change is in the air for Chinese language tests and exams in Singapore's schools

to cater to a growing group of students from predominantly English-speaking homes.

In this article how best to teach Chinese to children is debated. Is dual immersion the answer? And how to you adapt your instructional strategy /pedagogy as children get older?

Asia One Education
http://www.asiaone.com/News/Education/Story/A1Story20100111-191137.html

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