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Mandarin Challenging English As Tongue of DiplomacyPosted on Jan 11, 2006Christian Science Monitor: Inside a brightly painted classroom, a circle of kindergarten kids sits facing their teaching assistant, a Filipina. “So what kind of present do you want from Santa?” she asks in English. “Do you want a toy? Who likes Barbie?” Some of the girls stick up their hands. “We also have a Barbie for boys. What’s he called?” the teacher continues. Several voices overlap, all speaking in English. “Ken!” “I want boy Barbie!” “I too want, miss!” After the hubbub subsides, the day’s lesson begins: The sound made by the letters Q and U. | story Advertisement Previous item: Fresh Torture Claims Arise at Guantanamo Next item: Americans No Longer Find Fat Unattractive New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |