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Learning English in corporate China

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 July 2009

Tian bo Li  and
Gillian Moreira
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Abstract

A study of English in China's business context.

China's rise and its potential markets are attractive enough for companies worldwide to want to do business in and with this country. Recognizing the important role played by language and culture in international business, this paper will explore the functions of English as a language of international communication in the business context in China. In particular it examines the rise in English learning fever and how English is perceived, mainly in companies. Our analysis will be based on a survey of 59 foreign and Chinese companies in mainland China in 2007. The results show that in these companies English is perceived as a tool for international communication, better pay, better jobs and a window to the world.

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English Today , Volume 25 , Issue 3 , September 2009 , pp. 41 - 48
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2009

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