Renowned teacher admits abusing his wife

BEIJING - A renowned English teacher and family education specialist has apologized for inflicting domestic violence against his US wife, but said even with professional counseling it will be difficult for them to solve their problems.

Li Yang, founder of an English school featuring "crazy English" and a learning method that involves students yelling at the top of their lungs and speaking as fast as possible, told China Daily he and his wife had received professional counseling twice since they reconciled at a police station last Friday.

The counselor encouraged them to discuss their problems and show love and tolerance toward each other.