To a non-Chinese speaker (like me), and especially to a Westerner (like me), Chinese is the most impenetrable family of languages on Earth. While there may be only an eighth as many syllables as in ...

In an immersion program’s grades K–6, three things happen simultaneously. Understanding these three areas will help educators develop curricula and identify the materials and resources they’ll need to ...

According to the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute, Chinese is a Class III language—the most difficult to master—and requires 2,200 hours of rigorous study to gain general ...

There are strong ties between Houston and China. In terms of business, Houston is China’s tenth largest U.S. gateway for international trade. In terms of people, more than 40,000 Chinese residents ...

Mandarin Chinese is spoken by over a billion people across Asia and around the globe, making it a useful language for travelers to know. Learning pinyin, which romanizes Chinese characters, can ...

Enjoy fresh Chinese food and learn Chinese at the same time with this fun, catchy song. This video combines delicious cuisine and language learning, helping you pick up essential Chinese words and ...

From its opening in 2010, Wellesley Chinese Language School has grown significantly, boasting an enrollment of about 180 students compared to the 75 students at its founding. The school focuses mainly ...

Recently, while revising for her end-of-year exams, my 15-year-old daughter came to me with a list of Chinese words, asking me to test her on them. It had been a while since she'd asked for help. Ever ...

New York, April 12, 2012—Asia Society today released a new book (available as a free download): Chinese Language Learning in the Early Grades, a handbook of resources and best practices for Mandarin ...