No Language Requirement
China has offered me the most experiences for worshiping outside of my culture and this morning my mind wandered back to my first Sunday morning there.
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In Exile—Still Learning
Our teachers were absolute heroes. . . . They kept us learning as much as we could in the middle of strict quarantine for them and exile for us.
Cultivating Chinese Missionaries Faithfully and Realistically
There is a Chinese saying 《十年树木，百年树人》 which means, “It takes ten years to grow a tree but a hundred to cultivate a person.”
Priceless Words
The pitfalls of semantics in cross-linguistic communication.
Social Distance
Is it "social distance" or "physical distance?" What's the difference and why does it matter to language and culture learners?
We Live in Different Worlds
How does a student of language enter another culture? It takes more than classroom experience.
How to Learn a Language, Part 2
Working hard is vital to effective language learning—but you have to know how to work hard.
How to Learn a Language, Part 1
What is essential for successful language learning?
Language vs. Attitude
If you intend to live and work in China, France, or wherever, check your attitude. With an attitude of acceptance, participation, immersion, you will not only develop meaningful relationships, but language acquisition will be enhanced.
Out of the Fog
If you need an accurate assessment of what you can do in a language—and every language learner does—then the ACTFL offers one of the best options.
Mastering Mandarin Pronunciation
You can learn to pronounce Mandarin accurately!
Thoughts and Tips on Learning Chinese
Why had Chinese proven to be so intractable?