Citizens in Shanghai are expected to widen their English
learning channels as some teaching programs are planned to be
broadcast on the metropolis' buses.
World Link, published by US-based Thomson Learning, will be
available on the buses in Shanghai this month, according to
Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press (SFLEP) at the ongoing
Shanghai Book Fair.
The program is jointly done by the SFLEP, the Oriental Pearl
Mobile TV and Thomson Learning.
Passengers will follow the program to listen to and speak
English.
According to the rough estimation of the Oriental Pearl Mobile
TV, the program will have at least nine million audience every
day.
"A realistic and interesting environment is very crucial for the
English learning," said Zhuang Zhixiang, president of SFLEP.
He said he hopes the program will somewhat help enhance the
English proficiency of Shanghai citizens.
World Link contains six levels for primary, intermediate and
advanced learners. The course is also featured as a combination of
language learning with fresh news and hot topics, vivid and
interesting enough to attract audiences.
(Xinhua News Agency August 10, 2006)
