Action: Why Chinese learners 'declining' in schools

Learning Chinese language

你的孩子愿意学习中文吗? Source: A

Education analysts say Australian students are not getting enough support when it comes to learning a second language. A five-year study has revealed an alarming decline in languages in Australian schools, particularly in the country's most multicultural state, New South Wales.Why did this happen? Will you send your kids to learn Chinese?Guest: Chinese language education expert Mr John Meng, Students Emily Zhang and Vivian Zhu.



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