World Languages

Do you have all the ingredients to start and sustain a high-quality Chinese language program? Image: btrenkel/iStockPhoto.com.

Start a Chinese Language Program in Your School

Start planning and implementing a Chinese language program with these tools and helpful links.

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Language Learning in the United States: How We're Doing

Americans do not study languages as much as many others--but there are some promising new trends developing. more

At John Stanford International School (Seattle), students mix comparative literature, world geography, and statistics all in one class--conducted completely in Japanese. Image: Asia Society.

Real Context, Real Language

There are great benefits to thematic learning in elementary school language classrooms. See how students can demonstrate higher-order thinking--in another language. more

A high school student studies Chinese, a language spoken by one-fifth of the world's population.

Improving Students’ Capacity in Foreign Languages

Why foreign language instruction is important, and practical tips on how to build successful programs. more

A student-annotated Vietnamese textbook. Image: Dave*M/flickr.com.

Vietnamese Language

An introduction to Vietnamese language and pronunciation. more

The Korean alphabet was invented under King Sejong about 450 years ago. Image: neomistyle/iStockPhoto.com

Korean Language

Korean is among the world's most misunderstood and misrepresented languages--learn more. more

A New China

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