Learning in different tongues

"That will promote mutual respect and understanding and reduce inefficient communication and even conflict."

Shi, whose son enjoys studying at 3e, adds that in today's world, being a global citizen who travels freely between countries is becoming common.

The key is for her son not to get lost or frustrated when living in diverse cultures.

She says she hopes her son will be comfortable with multicultural exposure later.

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