What kind of cultural exchange does ACES facilitate?
We consider the vast majority of interactions between people of different nations to be two-way exchanges. The English-speakers we bring to China benefit greatly from their immersion experience, while at the same time helping enrich the lives of the Chinese people they encounter by providing greater insight into foreign cultures. Likewise, the Chinese people we send to America have a great educational experience while they are in the USA while simultaneously serving as cultural ambassadors of China. On the China side of the equation, we bring native English speakers over to teach English language and share their culture through lectures, participation in different social activities, and simple conversation. The benefits here for Chinese students and professionals should be obvious. At the same time, ACES teachers study Chinese language, learn about Chinese culture, and have a chance to celebrate Chinese holidays and experience the local culture and customs while making Chinese friends.
