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	Podcast:		Takeaway Chinese
	Episode:		Why Chinese Matters – with Shannon West \| British Teens in China Ep. 1
	Category:		Education
	Duration:		00:26:37
	Publish Date:		2025-07-28 09:51:00
	Description:		In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu chats with Shannon West, who leads the British Council’s work in the UK school sector. He focuses on promoting internationalism and Modern Foreign Languages, while helping shape education policy with a global perspective. Tune in for an insightful conversation on language learning, cultural exchange, and how Chinese is gaining traction in UK classrooms. (07:40) What are the biggest challenges for English speakers learning Chinese?  (24:23) Why is learning a second language—especially Chinese—so beneficial?
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