“Yi, er, san . . .” A Chinese language student counts each stroke while writing the Chinese character for “big”, 大. This seems like a simple process, but new evidence suggests that studying Chinese ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA — Given the growth of China’s robust economy, the Chinese clearly know how to make money. They aren’t quite as good at giving it away. In 2010, America’s 308.7 million people contributed ...

When 20-year-old Suon Chiva was choosing a language to complement his native Khmer, it didn’t take him long to decide. He saw where the products in his local markets were made and where the new ...

Designing a language immersion program requires a level of commitment on the part of the administration, teachers, students, and parents that is far beyond that of many other types of instructional ...

Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. CQUniversity Australia and Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington provide funding as ...