Bilingual Education in China: Current Issues, Problem, and a Proposal for Change
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https://doi.org/10.20849/aes.v9i1.1429Keywords:
bilingualism, bilingual education, teaching English as a second language, language policyAbstract
Bilingualism is an important feature which may affect language learning and language instruction. The bilingual education has become an important and widely used teaching model in Chinese students’ English education. The purpose of this paper is to explore bilingual education issues and practices in China. This paper first introduces the background of Chinese language policies and then examines bilingual education policies and practices in China. It then analyzes issues exist in Chinese bilingual education. Through exploring and analyzing significances and issues exist in Chinese bilingual education, this paper reviews teaching strategies of effective bilingual education and provides practical suggestions and recommendations for Chinese bilingual education.
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