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Anatomy of an Introductory Language Lesson
A series of videos give ideas on how to introduce a language on the first day of school.
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Opposites and Opportunities
Notes from a school visit in China.
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Journeys East, Journeys West
The real meaning of China across the curriculum.
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Gish Jen on Language and Connections
Acclaimed author Gish Jen reads from her Who's Irish? collection to make a point about the power--and limitations--of language.
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Cultural Intelligence and Content-Based Learning
A few tips on how to get students to think about the world--and take action--in their target language.
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The Three Teachings
How Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism compliment one another. Read on to learn about the "fourth teaching."
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Just Who Was Confucius, Anyway?
A look at the man and his teachings that have shaped China in profound ways.
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Improvisation, Insight, and Inquiry
How to encourage language learning through improvisation, inquiry, and insight.
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Improving School Partnerships: Some Insight and Evidence
What are the ingredients for a successful school-to-school partnership? Here are some insights from those who have done it.
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Human Capital in US-China Relations
During his trip to China, President Obama emphasized the importance of human connections, particularly among young people, and called on 100,000 Americans to study in China in the next four years. Here's what American education leaders shou
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