As China’s global influence continues to expand, interest in its culture and language is rising around the world. In Tanzania, this trend is manifesting in classrooms across the nation, where Chinese language courses are being introduced in local schools.
Tanzania is pushing to increase Chinese language offerings at lower levels of education, adding it alongside other foreign languages already taught, such as French and Arabic. The initiative aims to equip students with valuable linguistic skills that may open doors to future opportunities in education and business.
“Learning Chinese provides our students with a competitive edge in the global market,” said a representative from the Tanzanian Ministry of Education. “As our ties with China strengthen, proficiency in the language becomes increasingly important.”
Students and parents have expressed enthusiasm for the new courses. “I’m excited to learn Chinese,” said Maria, a secondary school student in Dar es Salaam. “It could help me in my future career and maybe even allow me to study abroad.”
The introduction of Chinese language courses reflects the deepening relationship between Tanzania and China. By embracing the language, Tanzania hopes to foster greater cultural understanding and enhance economic collaboration with one of the world’s leading economies.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
