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Gary Locke Advises Students: To Get a Job in 21st Century, Learn Chinese
U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke sat down with students from Asia Society's International Studies School's Network to discuss what the future holds for them.
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Languages Translate to a World of Learning
School foreign language programs often catalyze global studies in other areas of the curriculum.
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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.
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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.
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State Policies and Practices
Proven strategies drawn from real models!
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Improving Students’ Capacity in Foreign Languages
Why foreign language instruction is important, and practical tips on how to build successful programs.
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Vietnamese Language
An introduction to Vietnamese language and pronunciation.
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Persian Language
An ancient language that is still dominant in Iran today.
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Korean Language
Korean is among the world's most misunderstood and misrepresented languages--learn more.
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The Japanese Language
U.S.-Japan trade has spurred a surge in Americans learning Japanese.
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Hindi
Some half billion people speak Hindi in the world's largest democracy.
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