I. ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IN CHINA
It is apparent that in the 21st century, the trend of globalization is leading to closer relationships between countries.
Of all the different languages, English, as a global/international language (EGL/EIL) or a Lingua Franca (ELF), is
widely used in communication between people and countries. The English language has spread and developed globally,
which is a fact that cannot be ignored. In China, for instance, McArthur (2002: 353) has pointed out the importance of
English, by stating that “English is massively the principal foreign language taught (and sought after) in the PRC
(People‟s Republic of China), where it has high status as the global medium of education, travel, entertainment,
e-communication, and business.”