Last updated: 25 february, 2010 - 14:18 GMT
South Korean government to develop robots to teach English
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In many parts of the non-English speaking world, ambitious parents want their children to gain some fluency in the global business language.
In South Korea, English teachers are highly prized and well-paid.
Now the South Korean government has started developing robot teachers to help pupils learn English.
Will they catch on?
Dan Damon spoke to English teacher Yoon Jung Seo.
First broadcast 25 February 2010
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