In just five years, the number of non Chinese people learning Mandarin Chinese has soared to 30 million.
Secondary schools in England will be allowed to teach Mandarin as part of proposals to update the curriculum.
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Why is learning Mandarin so important?
Mandarin Chinese has become increasingly popular and important in the last few years. Many parents now opt to start their children on Mandarin in their early years rather than learning the more traditional languages offered, such as German, French or Spanish.
This is not just a fad, but is linked to the growing acceptance that China is fast becoming the next global economic superpower.
In fact, according to a report from BBC News,
'British exports to the country are expected to quadruple by the end of the decade and the government wants every school, college and university to be twinned with an equivalent in China within the next five years.'
Increasingly more state & private schools are incorporating Mandarin lessons into their curriculum and the earlier children start, the better.