WUSTL linguist partners with Chinese colleagues to find best ways to teach English in China By Julie Kennedy February 12, 2013 SHARE Yanming “Nancy” Gao, right, vice dean of the School of Overseas Education at Northeast Normal University in China, returned to China last month after spending the past year at Washington University researching methods for teaching English to native Chinese speakers. She studied with Cindy Brantmeier, left, associate professor of applied linguistics and Spanish in Arts & Sciences. (Credit: joe angeles) Latest from the Newsroom Recent Stories International trials underway for childhood malnutrition therapy developed at WashU WashU works to protect migrating birds Lemur’s lament WashU Experts DeFake tool protects voice recordings from cybercriminals Tremor a reminder that East Coast, Midwest earthquake threat is real NASPA chair, WashU vice chancellor on the future of student affairs WashU in the News Hazards of sports gambling: NBA bans Jontay Porter for life Sleep Apnea Reduced in People Who Took Weight-Loss Drug, Eli Lilly Reports Bladder Botox isn’t what it sounds like. Here’s why the procedure can be life changing.