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== Advantages == Crazy English encourages students to shout out English words whether behind buildings, on rooftops, or at organized rallies. Shouting together with others helps people overcome their shyness, because if everyone is doing it nobody is embarrassed. In traditional Chinese hierarchies, youths are not encouraged to show a mastery of skills that surpass the skills of their adult counterparts.<ref name=":1" /> Li Yang's proponents argue that his method of teaching may help Chinese students get over their inhibitions to learning and practicing English.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/Crazy-English/article14785006.ece|title=Crazy English|date=2007-06-30|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-10-26|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Li believes that most Chinese are brought up with modesty and a lack of confidence—that they are afraid of losing face in front of family, friends, educators, and even strangers. Common English teaching methods in China reflect this fear of failure and accommodate students by allowing them to learn English without practicing speaking, preparing dialogues, or giving individual oral presentations.<ref name=":1" />
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