中國學習英語的人口數量全球最多。數據顯示，中國有4億多人在學英語，約占全國總人口的1/3。目前，中國的小學，甚至幼兒園都開設英語課程。英語學習貫穿中國學生的整個學習生涯，英語是中國學生必須學習的一門科目。中國是世界上對英語學習最狂熱的之一。“英語熱”在中國的持續也引發了激烈的爭論。很多人認為應該在高考中降低英語考試的分值，突出語文的重要性，讓更多的人關注自己的母語。

China has the largest population in learning English globally. Statistics show that over 400 millions people are learning English, accounting for one third of the total population in China. At present, elementary schools, even kindergartens, are offering English courses. English learning runs through the entire study process of Chinese students, and English is a subject every Chinese student must learn. China is one of the most enthusiastic countries in English learning, but the continuous "English craze" also triggers fierce debate. Many people think that the score for English exam in college entrance examination should be reduced and the subject of Chinese should be emphasized, intending to draw more people's attention to their mother tongue.