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Spanish Enrolments Grow in China, Report Says

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Enrolments in several forms of Spanish study in China increased by 12.6% from 2023 to 2025, according to a new Instituto Cervantes yearbook reported by UNAM China on October 27. The measure combines language degree studies, optional subjects and Spanish courses for foreign-language learners.

At the yearbook's presentation in Beijing, institute director Luis García Montero said demand has risen since the pandemic and more teachers are needed. The report's enrolment figure should not be confused with a count of all Spanish speakers in the country.

Source: UNAM China, 2026-10-27. https://china.unam.mx/2026/10/27/instituto-cervantes-presenta-en-china-el-anuario-el-espanol-en-el-mundo-2026/

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1. What does the 12.6% increase describe?

   1. Enrolments in English-language courses in China
   2. Spanish study enrolments in China
   3. All Spanish speakers in China

2. What did the institute’s director say was needed?

   1. More teachers
   2. More online learning materials
   3. More scholarships for language learners

Your turn

Explain what the 12.6% figure measures and name one response to growing demand mentioned in the story.

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