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Seoul Sisters: Two Americans Pursue Ongoing Critical Language Training
From American Councils for International Education
Since meeting on the National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Program in 2009, Joanna Mills and Laura Figueroa developed a unique bond over their shared passion for the Korean language and culture. Mills and Figueroa have participated in two study abroad programs in South Korea - NSLI-Y and the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program - both administered by American Councils for International Education and funded by the U.S. Department of State. They now plan to return to South Korea on their own initiative.

TCLP Chinese Teacher Wang Xiaona Interviewed on Hopkinton, MA TV Station HCAM
From American Councils for International Education
TCLP Chinese Teacher, Xiaona Wang, is interviewed by Hopkinton High School freshman Amanda Madany during an episode of All About Hopkinton, broadcast on local television. In the interview, Xiaona discusses her first impressions of the Hopkinton community, how she plans her classes, and cultural differences between Chinese and American students. Published in All About Hopkinton. Watch the program.

English Teacher from China Impressed by Her Willmar, MN, Students
From American Councils for International Education
Tang Beiyi has found students at Willmar Senior High to be active and eager to participate in class activities. The English teacher from Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in China, said this week that she has enjoyed meeting the students and the people in Willmar this fall. Tang will be spending the school year in Willmar, co-teaching with local Chinese teacher Todd Lynum. Tang is the second teacher from China that Willmar Senior High has hosted in the past three years. Tang’s year in America is supported by the Teachers of Critical Languages Program, which is funded by the U.S. State Department and implemented by American Councils for International Education. Published in the West Central Tribune.

The online application for the Arabic Overseas Undergraduate Program in Alexandria, Egypt is live.
From American Councils for International Education
Arabic Overseas Program in Alexandria, Egypt. (AOP) American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce that the online application for the Arabic Overseas Undergraduate Program in Alexandria, Egypt is live. This program is designed for undergraduate students in the US, at the intermediate level of Arabic. To apply, please visit us at: http://programs.americancouncils.org/AOP

Southern Lehigh Students Learn an Ancient Tongue
From American Councils for International Education
When students enter Alshimaa Nofal's class at Southern Lehigh High School, they offer the usual greetings and pleasantries — but in Arabic. Nofal, from Alexandria, Egypt, is one of 10 Arabic speakers selected to teach the language in the United States under the Teachers of Critical Languages Program, an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and implemented by American Councils for International Education. Published in The Morning Call. Read the article.