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'English corner' man, 87, nicknamed 'golden host'

(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-12-02 11:19

Residents of Luoyang, Henan province, have nicknamed 87-year-old Li Xingye "golden host" for organizing weekly English lessons in the city's Mudan square for more than 20 years.

Every Sunday, Li arrives at the Mudan square, located in the city's Jianxi district, to practice his English with local residents.

Sometimes, Li even invites foreigners to join him to train locals free of cost.

His students include government officials, workers, teachers, retirees and even primary school students.

(Dahe News)