On the development of the English language education and training market in China

ABSTRACT

With the rapid economic development in China, an English boom has come. English language education and training has been industrialized, and the huge market has become an important sector in China’ economy. This paper presents an analysis of the factors leading to the formation of the market, as well as its scale, profits and development trends. It is hoped that this study can contribute to a better understanding of English education in China.