A child can be bilingual if the parents speak both Asian and English languages at home. But there are unusual circumstances.
Blog: Times have changed
A generation ago, studying European languages was considered “more cool” than studying Asian languages. In Locke’s young days, the necessity of knowing Chinese
Blog: A positive climate for learning Asian languages
These languages are accessible for elementary and high school students. Japan has organized exchange programs for America’s high school and college
Blog: Speaking is different from writing
Speaking Chinese is different from writing Chinese. If you hear someone speak Chinese, it doesn’t mean they can read or write Chinese. That was an embarrassment
Blog: Writing Chinese is not easy
Characters consisting of many strokes are hard to memorize. One needs to learn as many as 8,000 characters to read a Chinese newspaper.
NWAW’S must-reads: stories about heritage and culture
Her sister Regina is going away to college, leaving Lucy with a room to herself. After practicing all summer, she’s ready to show her coach her skills on the basketball court.
Medina Police Chief Jeff Chen fired for his controversial actions, denies any wrongdoing
After a surprising resignation — followed by some controversial finger-pointing and an administrative leave order — Medina Police Department (MPD)
10 API events that are shaping our lives TODAY
During Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month, we typically focus on the past — on what has happened and the events that have shaped who we are.
Deputy director of the White House AAPI initiative on the barriers students are currently facing
In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, South Seattle Community College (SSCC) hosted a series of events, which included a forum with Christine
Burning questions about the economy answered by Dr. Raha
Dr. Arun Raha first arrived in Washington state from Kanpur, India, 26 years ago to earn his Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at Washington