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Culture Trilogy Part I

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Culture Trilogy Part I

by Toni | Jun 8, 2020 | Culture, Latest Posts, Race, Racial identity

As leaders ponder how to correct the misdirection of our moral compass, isn’t it time to calculate the cost of ignoring the rich history and culture of African Americans?

Love the Language You’re In – China Tour

by Toni | Jan 13, 2020 | China Travel, Chinese, Culture and Community, Language, Latest Posts

As difficult a time as I had breathing in Lhasa, it seemed all worth it when I was welcomed (as a mere bystander and tourist) by invitation to join the Tibetans in their morning dance in the mountains!

Your Language Curiosity

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Your Language Curiosity

by Toni | Nov 2, 2019 | English, Japanese, Language, Latest Posts

What is your language curiosity? In other words, what interests, baffles, or gets under your skin about language learning? Of course, if you are a heritage speaker, you already have a (non-English) first language (L1).

The Dream Deferred

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The Dream Deferred

by Toni | Oct 8, 2019 | Culture and Community, Language

Except for the foresight and forward-looking culture of Buckman Laboratories International, Inc., created by the company’s President at that time, I would not have had the opportunity to complete my education at Rhodes College and further develop my interest in Japanese language.

TOP FIVE APPS TO DOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU COME TO CHINA!!

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TOP FIVE APPS TO DOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU COME TO CHINA!!

by Najiyah Kelly | Jan 12, 2020 | Beginner, Chinese, Culture, Culture and Community, Language

The top five apps that you should download before coming to China. You will need to either open your current phone plan to allow for international use or purchase a sim card when you arrive so that you can have internet access outside of Starbucks and the airport.

Learn Japanese at Japanasu

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Learn Japanese at Japanasu

by Aki Moritani | Jan 11, 2020 | Language

Our teaching method here at Japanasu is a little different from other Japanese learning websites. We teach Japanese grammar from the very start.

What to look out for BEFORE you sign a contract to teach English in China.

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What to look out for BEFORE you sign a contract to teach English in China.

by Najiyah Kelly | Dec 13, 2019 | Language

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be a failure.

Ode to the Language Partner

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Ode to the Language Partner

by Toni | Nov 6, 2019 | Chinese, Culture and Community, Language

Language partners motivate the language learner. They are invaluable to foreign language acquisition and cultural exchange.

Define Community in Language and Culture Development

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Define Community in Language and Culture Development

by Toni | Oct 11, 2019 | Culture, Culture and Community, Language

How we define community is important to our survival. The perspectives that we take on the community of others work for us or against us, against our own community.

Tracking Tips for Remembering Kanji and other Characters

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Tracking Tips for Remembering Kanji and other Characters

by Toni | Oct 3, 2019 | Beginner, Culture, Intermediate, Japanese, Language

Restaurants, tea houses, video games, malls and shopping venues, there is no telling where we will see Japanese or Chinese characters. What’s up with all the strokes, lines, pictographs?

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Chinese (Traditional)

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