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Language in Taiwan: Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese or English?

Language in Taiwan: Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese or English?

This week's installment of Taiwan Tuesday focuses on language in Taiwan. Whether it's in Mandarin, Taiwanese or English, communication reflects the beautiful island's complicated roots. [...]

Mandarin Chinese Sesame Street Is Now on YouTube

Mandarin Chinese Sesame Street Is Now on YouTube

Now a popular children's show can help kids learn Mandarin. Chinese Sesame Street episodes are now available online. [...]

GoBooBoo Books and CDs Teach Kids Mandarin – Review and 30% Off

GoBooBoo Books and CDs Teach Kids Mandarin – Review and 30% Off

A fun new way to learn Chinese phonetically, using bo po mo of and PinYin systems. Enter to win a free set from GoBooBoo and get a 30% of for Chinese New Year! [...]

If You Don’t Speak an Asian Language, Are You Losing Your Ethnicity?

If You Don’t Speak an Asian Language, Are You Losing Your Ethnicity?

While some people are constantly surprised by Asians who speak English, Sian Wu wonders whether that is leading Asian Americans to forgo their heritage languages -- and lose part of their culture. [...]

Gordon and Li Li Mandarin iPad App and Books

Gordon and Li Li Mandarin iPad App and Books

Board book or tablet? Check out this review and decide for yourself and enter for a chance to win [...]

Supporting Bilingual Children: A Call to Authors

Supporting Bilingual Children: A Call to Authors

Guest post by Vickie Tsui. Vickie is no Amy Chua, but she's a fierce advocate for raising kids who are truly bilingual in Mandarin Chinese. [...]

Things You Should Know About Teaching Your Kids Mandarin

Things You Should Know About Teaching Your Kids Mandarin

I recently interviewed aha!Chinese co-founder Janet Lin Lawson to find out her tips to help kids learn Chinese. Some of them may surprise you! [...]

Let’s Go Guang Helps Kids Learn Chinese

Let’s Go Guang Helps Kids Learn Chinese

Check out the Let's Go Guang! Mandarin language program, get tips from the program's founders, and take advantage of a special discount for HapaMama readers. [...]