Language Learning

A person in traditional Chinese attire stands outdoors holding a bow and arrows, evoking the spirit of Mulan from The Ballad of Mulan, with a quiver at their side and a tree and mountains in the background.

“The Ballad of Mulan” Chinese and English Reading

This document includes “The Ballad of Mulan” written in Chinese characters, pinyin (romanized Chinese), and the English translation, providing a great opportunity to introduce to your classroom, not only the legend, but also the Chinese language.

Primary Source
A person is writing gold calligraphy in Vietnamese on a red envelope with a brush, wearing a green ring, at a wooden table—an elegant moment reminiscent of Omniglot’s celebration of world scripts.

Vietnamese | Omniglot

This resource guide provides an overview of the Vietnamese language, including its linguistic features and writing systems. It covers the history of Vietnamese script, offers sample texts and videos, and includes practical materials for learning Vietnamese phrases and words. The guide also provides links to further information and educational resources for deeper exploration of Vietnamese language and culture.

Student Resource
The image shows the national flag of Japan, featuring a red circle centered on a white rectangular background, as seen in many PBS documentaries about Japanese culture.

Around the Globe: Japan | PBS

PBS LearningMedia’s Around the Globe: Japan is a large collection of resources including webpages, documents, audio files, images, videos, media galleries, and lesson plans centered around Japan, its society and its culture. Resources are available for grades 3-12.

Teacher Resource
Asia Society logo featuring a stylized lion with a crown, facing left, next to the words ASIA SOCIETY in bold capitals—symbolizing leadership in Chinese as Second Language and innovative Curriculum Frameworks.

Chinese as 2nd Language Curriculum Frameworks | Asia Society

From Asia Society: “Curriculum and related frameworks (conceptual underpinnings or guiding principles for curriculum design), as well as materials, instruction, and assessment aligned with strong curricula—are critical components of effective Chinese language education. CELIN staff have had conversations with leaders in the Chinese language field in the United States about this issue, and we have collected a strong set of available resources.”

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