Top 5 Reasons to Learn Chinese
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	- Chinese is the most widely spoken and fastest growing language in the world
- More job opportunities
- Chinese is the language of business
- Study abroad opportunities
- Chinese has a relatively uncomplicated grammar, making it easier to learn, in comparison to other popular languages
 
What opportunities are there for high school world language students?
- Membership and leadership in national world language honor societies
- Opportunities for participating in and receiving awards and recognitions for national world language exams and competitions
- Opportunities to participate in foreign travel experiences
- Participation in world language
 
   
  What skills will I acquire in Chinese language classes?
- Discover memory boosting techniques
- Improve your listening skills
- Learn to see things from other people's point of view
- Become more perceptive
World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages
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                CommunicationCommunicate effectively in more than one language in order to function in a variety of situations and for multiple purposes. 
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                CulturesInteract with cultural competence and understanding 
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                ConnectionsConnect with other disciplines and acquire information and diverse perspectives in order to use the language to function in academic and career-related situations. 
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                ComparisionsDevelop insight into the nature of language and culture in order to interact with cultural competence 
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                CommunitiesCommunicate and interact with cultural competence in order to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world 
Chinese Course Options
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	Chinese I - 5445 
 Chinese II -5446
 Chinese Pre-AP II - 5447
 Chinese III - 5455
 Chinese Pre-AP III - 5456
 AP Chinese / Dual Credit Chinese - 5457
 Make sure to talk to your counselor to learn more!
Questions?
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	Xueling Xu - Chinese Teacher Email: xxu@neisd.net 

