by I didn’t start learning a foreign language until high school. Two years of a foreign language were strongly advised for all students in college, yet few language learning opportunities existed. The only options available were Spanish or French. In fact, the same is true of my alma mater today. We live in a multicultural […]
Food, Pride, and Family Values
by Food, pride, and family values! Happy Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! It’s a great time to reach out to friends, school, and library and have them join you to explore the fascinating Asian Pacific cultures. First we eat, then we do everything else. -M.F.K. Fisher This quote by Fisher is close to a well-known […]
Chinese Learning: 25 Gifts for Kids
by Is this the season to shop for presents? Yes! Are you wondering what gift would be educational and entertaining for kids learning Chinese language and culture? We are making holiday gift shopping easy for you. This holiday season, give the joy of Chinese learning to a child. Enjoy a cup of tea, relax and […]
Homeschooling Foreign Language Informally
by As a Chinese-American married to an Irish-American, my kids rarely have an opportunity to hear Chinese spoken around our home. I grew up in a Chinese-speaking home, went to Chinese school until 9th Grade, visited Taiwan a few times and took Chinese classes there, yet I no longer have many chances to speak the […]