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Written by the Readii team in Canterbury, UK — on AI-powered English education, UK-China business, and what it takes to help families thrive between two cultures.

Education AI Technology April 2026
Why non-native English speakers struggle in British schools — and what AI can do about it

For Chinese families moving to the UK, language is the first barrier — and often the most persistent one. After working with over 100 families across Canterbury and beyond, we've learned that the problem isn't vocabulary. It's pronunciation, rhythm, and confidence. Here's what the research shows, and how AI is changing the equation.

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UK-China Business March 2026
UK-China trade is growing — but the communication gap is still holding businesses back

Since the Starmer government's renewed engagement with Beijing, UK-China trade volumes have been rising. But for SMEs on both sides, the real barrier isn't tariffs or regulation — it's communication. A Mandarin speaker who reads English fluently can still struggle to land a UK client. Here's why, and what we're building to fix it.

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Founder Story February 2026
From Shanghai to Canterbury: why I moved to the UK to build an AI education platform

In 2023, I left a stable product role at a Shanghai EdTech company and moved to Canterbury, England. People thought I was mad. Two years later, Readii has 239 books in its library, a live subscription platform, and users in both countries. This is why I did it — and what I've learned.

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