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What languages did you learn at school? French? German? a bit of Latin? Well the girls at Westholme School in Blackburn are all learning Mandarin!

Emily and Fiona chat to Jacquie

Pupils at Westholme School in Blackburn are having lessons in Mandarin Chinese - and it's compulsory!

The school feels it will be a useful business tool for the girls, as China's economy and population grows.

And with school trips to China next year, the girls will get a good chance to practice!

Jacquie Williams spoke to Emily and Fiona about their lessons...

Westholme girls teach Jacquie Williams Chinese... >
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North West Tonight's Education reporter Ranvir Singh also paid the school a visit...

Ranvir Singh chats to Mandarin teacher, Lin Wong >
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last updated: 29/09/06

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