How important is English in today's world? What are the best ways to learn it? This is what our readers say:
Ella Chan Ho-chi, 16, Chinese International School
I think English will definitely come in handy in my career development because it is a basic form of communication. Putonghua is equally important as China is developing so fast and will be the financial hub of the 21st century. I see myself working in China in the future so Putonghua is definitely important.
The best way to learn English is to read, not only fiction but also about international affairs through good sources like The New York Times, The Economist and Time. What doesn't work is doing grammar exercises.
Jade Lam, 13, Cheltenham Ladies' College
English not only allows you to communicate with people all over the world, it also can open your eyes to the world. Also, many international bestsellers and Web sites are written in English.