English learning goes online

A popular new language-instruction app uses a different approach than exam-oriented education. Zhang Zefeng reports.

A growing number of Chinese users speak highly of the app Youlinyouke - and do so in increasingly proficient English - as the app has taken the language-learning market by storm.

It's the brainchild of English-learning whiz kid Xia Peng, who rose through the ranks of language-instruction giant New Oriental Education & Technology Group, starting as a teacher and eventually becoming a director of the company.