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Title: New Round of Why Speak Chinese Contest
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From http://whyspeakchinese.org/home/
Make a 1.5-minute video telling why you're passionate about learning Chinese and submit it to the #whySpeakChinese contest; you could win a trip to China or other prizes. The contest is open to all Mandarin learners who are over 12 years old.
For full contest details, and also to see last year's videos, go to http://whyspeakchinese.org/home/
Source: Why Speak Chinese Video Contest
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Title: National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC
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From https://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/opening-ceremony/
Kick-off the 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival and watch world-renowned performers as we welcome springtime to Washington, DC and celebrate the anniversary of the gift of trees from Japan to the United States. Enjoy spirited traditional and contemporary performances in the historic Warner Theatre. The Festival heralds a natural treasure that unites our city, region, nation, and the world. The trees – both in Japan and the U.S. – always have symbolized birth and renewal. The Opening Ceremony on March 24 celebrates the season through a showcase of great American and Japanese talent.
Visit the festival website for information about the many associated events: https://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/opening-ceremony/
Source: National Cherry Blossom Festival
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Title: The State of Study Abroad in Russia and Ukraine
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The School of Russian and Asian Studies has released its February 2018 report on the state of study abroad in Russian and Ukraine, by Josh Wilson. Among the conclusions:
"Anti-Americanism is not a concern. Russians are particularly adept at realizing that the actions and policies of a government do not necessarily reflect the will of all of its citizens. Russians approaching Americans are very likely to ask for opinions regarding America, Russia, and recent events. In general, if Americans are willing to discuss issues within the context of expressing their opinion and coming to understand someone else's, they will find a number of fascinating conversations waiting for them in Russia. Russians, on the whole, are also understanding of someone declining to discuss politics.
"The major impact of all of this American students hoping to study abroad is that with the State Department having declared Russia a "level 3 country," Gilman Scholarships are no longer available for Russia-based study and Boren Award applicants must sign a waiver and complete an additional plan for a back-up country in order to apply. Both Boren and Gilman are supported by the US government. As many universities have policies specifically tied to State Department travel warnings, students depending on university-supported programs to go abroad are also now facing difficulties."
Read the full report at http://www.sras.org/state_of_study_abroad_russia_2018
Source: SRAS
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Title: River Restoration in Germany
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Here's an English-language article with beautiful photos of restored rivers in Germany and a fascinating time-lapse video of the restoration of the Isar River in Munich: https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/culture/renaturation-of-rivers-in-germany
Source: deutschland
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Title: Germania: YouTube Channel Presents a Modern Portrait of Germany through the Eyes of Immigrants
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What does Germany look like through the eyes of people who have immigrated there? Find out on the Germania YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2f-NhLhAStGWrOpm7Us-2A/featured?disable_polymer=1
Source: YouTube
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Title: French Immersion Resources
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Monique Clifford (French immersion teacher, CA) shared the following resources for French immersion:
Some fabulous resources for teachers and students of French Immersion and FLE are:
http://frenchlanguagek12.org/7354-global-ideas-platform-energize-french Mon idée pour le Français contest Mar 20 deadline
Institut Français http://www.institutfrancais.com/fr IF Prof (French teacher social network) and IF Film (Free films for all ages in French online!)
Maybe a project for your advanced students and the Immersion kids Campaign “En plus, je parle français!” Check out the video! Show it to your kids!
http://frenchlanguagek12.org/4083-your-free-french-language-promotional-kit-et-en-plus-je-parle-francais
Another campaign: Lead with Languages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB0gHwyGLGo has a French page with tons of ideas for students to join their creativity and motivation to live with more than English! http://www.leadwithlanguages.org/lwl-language/french/
Enjoy!
Fortune, T. [LIM-A] More ideas for French immersion educators!. LIM-A listserv (LIM-A@LISTS.UMN.EDU, 28 Feb 2018)
Source: LIM-A
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Title: ImproviCuentos: Mad Libs in Spanish Class
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Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell shares how she used Mad Libs in a unit based around Robo en la noche with her high school Spanish learners. Read her reflection and description and access helpful resources (some are free and some are for sale) at http://musicuentos.com/2018/03/improvicuentos-mad-libs/
Source: Musicuentos
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Title: Easter Resources for Spanish Learners
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Here are a few Easter activity ideas for young Spanish learners and some infographics that can be used as authentic resources for learners of any age: http://spanishmama.com/spanish-easter-traditions-for-class/
Source: Spanish Mama
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Title: Themed Resources: Soccer, Beauty and Self-Esteem, and Art and Painting
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From http://zachary-jones.com/
Here are three different themed collections of activities based on contemporary popular culture in the Spanish-speaking world.
Art and Painting: http://zachary-jones.com/zambombazo/art-painting/
Soccer: http://zachary-jones.com/zambombazo/soccer-world-cup/
Standards of Beauty and Self-Esteem: http://zachary-jones.com/zambombazo/self-esteem-standards-of-beauty/
Source: Zambombazo
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Title: Oregon Spanish Spelling Bee
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Oregon's eighth annual invitational Spanish Spelling Bee will take place April 13, 2018, in Forest Grove. The event is for fourth through eighth graders; each school can register one student per grade level. Not only will trophies and prizes be awarded, but also the winner will advance to the National Spanish Spelling Bee in San Antonio, Texas.
More information is available on this flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-VIRN9XvbFWUHZybkMtZ05SWkU/view
The registration form is available at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6WnsiiA6qq6IuyqftsJegG-ZQzA3Y72SAdqIxsaLZUzLlmg/viewform?c=0&w=1
Source: Forest Grove High School
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