"Learning Chinese is a cool thing in school. It is good for business and job opportunities," he said. 'It is a hard language, but it is never too early to start learning it."
The students introduced themselves to Obama and talked about their courses in school.
Most students and teachers are aware of Obama”s Let”s Move campaign to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity and her devotion to education.
"She has been promoting important things and good values, and does a great job communicating with children," said Kathy Durand, a businesswoman from Chicago.
Durand joined the trip with her daughter, 13-year-old Claire, a student at Thomas Middle School. Claire was born in China and adopted by the Durand family when she was one year of age.
"We want her to learn as much about Chinese culture as possible and it is fun we learn it together," she said.
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