This week I want to highlight our trip to a tea village outside of Xi'an. Students were introduced to the history of Chinese tea through a museum tour, and then learned how to pour tea in the traditional way. Several students had the opportunity to dress up and perform on stage at the...
Learn moreGreetings from Moscow! Week five was a busy one for us. In class, students learned and practiced verbs of motion and continued to make progress on mastering the case system. Outside of class, students continued to explore Moscow and collected interviews for their...
Learn moreFirst up this week, pictures from our trip to the Small Goose Pagoda, one of Xi'an's best historical sites. Unlike the better-known Large Goose Pagoda, the Small Goose Pagoda is free and not crowded. Meeting at the school gate to take the bus there: Introducing Michael to the idea of...
Learn moreGreetings from Moscow! We have had an extraordinary week in terms of language acquisition and cultural understanding. Students are beginning to put together the pieces of language they have acquired and are now able to communicate in complete sentences using complex...
Learn moreStudents enjoyed the last of three classes on Chinese popular music this week. They've learned to sing several songs including the popular folk song 茉莉花 (Jasmine Flower): Since coming to Xi'an we've also visited the Terracotta Warriors, but due to the crowds it was practically...
Learn moreWe have reached the halfway point in our program. Students continue to make amazing progress in their language skills and their understanding of Russian culture and history. Outside of class, students continue to explore the city with their host families, language...
Learn moreFirst up this week: Mandarin classes & other on-campus activities. Students are off to a great start, and have learned to introduce themselves and their families, talk about food, likes/dislikes, and numbers, among other things. Here are some snapshots of them hard at work...
Learn moreWe have enjoyed our second week in Moscow. Other than a downpour on Sunday morning, the weather has been fabulous and has allowed us to explore the city at every opportunity. Last Friday, we had a briefing at the American Embassy. Two public affairs associates discussed their work at...
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