In a 21st century language classroom, traditional grammar-based language teaching has been deemed less effective when accounting for various learners’ needs. Creating a diverse...

  The result of globalization has heightened the need to learn additional language(s) and has resulted in an increasing number of foreign language programs launching...

Some time ago, I shared with you a writing activity whereby my kids applied their Chinese writing skills in a personal journal activity. I also described...

Are you ready for Mid-Autumn Festival? Today I am going to share with you the five most favorable hands-on activities that students will enjoy according...

Many people believe that learning another language generates opportunities for successful cross-cultural communication and better employment. In the United States, additional language instruction is considered...

In order to teach Chinese in elementary and secondary public schools in the U.S., teachers must be certified by their State. Unlike China where Teaching...

[caption id="attachment_3922" align="aligncenter" width="533"] Chinese idiom ru yu de shui[/caption] How is everyone's summer so far? I hope you are having a relaxing time. 如鱼得水（rú...

Reflection and cooperation are important qualities that enable teachers to identify their problems of teaching and improving their teaching practices in the classroom. As a...

As more and more Chinese teachers become homeroom teachers, our responsibility has shifted from just teaching the language to cultivating a well-rounded student in a second...