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    Why Learn Chinese With Pen-Pen Chen

    Why should ABCs (American Born Chinese) learn Chinese? 

    In this talk, Dr. Pen-Pen Chen explores the question: Why should American Born Chinese (ABCs) learn Chinese? Drawing on her experiences as a bilingual speech-language pathologist, educator, and global trainer and advisor, she shares insights into how language connects identity, community, and opportunity. Dr. Chen highlights the cultural and professional advantages of learning Chinese in today’s world while reflecting on her own journey as a Chinese American. This engaging discussion offers both inspiration and practical reasons for embracing heritage language learning.

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    Staff Spotlight: School of Japanese Bilingual Team 2025

    Our bilingual assistants are indispensable to the success of our programs. Each summer, they plan and execute co-curricular activities and support our students, faculty, and staff. In this article, three of our bilingual assistants share about what they love most about working at the School of Japanese. 

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    Meet 7-week German Immersion Student: Michelle Keefe

    For Yale PhD student Michelle Keefe, who is typically very talkative, entering the German School at Level 1 was a daunting prospect. In the end, she was surprised to find that her impulse to communicate overrode her lack of language.