The English language curriculum for primary schools in 1999 can be described as follows:

In the 1990s, English education for Chinese primary school students was typically structured with an emphasis on basic language skills and communicative competence. The curriculum aimed to introduce students to the English language through a combination of listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students would learn vocabulary, grammar, and simple sentences, often through songs, chants, and dialogues that were culturally relevant and engaging.