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 ...

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 ...

Brain studies have shown that learning a language has multiple benefits beyond just improving your communication skills. It can increase problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and even empathy.

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 ...

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Editorial Note: Forbes Advisor may earn a commission on sales made from partner links on this page, but that doesn't affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Learning a different language is tough ...

The 15th annual National Chinese Language Conference (NCLC) was a convening of nearly 1,000 Chinese language teachers and education leaders from 16 different countries across the globe. Over the ...

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 ...

When it comes to learning a language, the left side of the brain has traditionally been considered the hub of language processing. But new research shows the right brain plays a critical early role in ...

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 ...

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 ...