II. Philosophical Roots of Learning English.

 
 
 
   O.K.  Enough rhetoric. Let’s discuss some of the thinking and assumptions that underlie the act of learning English in China. Where does it all come from? What drives so many people to study English? Books drive education, but various underlying philosophies drive the books and the effort we put into learning. Consider this too: China is awash with books, language schools, films and other materials for learning English, but many people give up their language studies after graduation. Why?
  In this section, we will try to determine some philosophical roots of learning English in China today. First, we will look at motivators, and second, the underlying motivators. Third (which is longer), we will discuss educational and other matters. Fourth, we will discuss attitudes of “dependence” and “independence” as hindrances and facilitators (respectively) in learning English.
   In short, your philosophy will partly determine how well you study English after your graduation, with no foreigner around you.