We're thrilled to share the exciting happenings of the third and penultimate week at our immersive Chinese, Russian, and Arabic language learning summer program. As we edge closer to the end of this incredible journey, our passion for languages and cultures continues to grow. In this update, we'll delve into the many enriching experiences of the week.

This week students throughout the program learned about a wide variety of traditional souvenirs and items that one might come across while traveling in other countries as well as culturally important foods that would be important to know and recognize. Students of Arabic negotiated prices in a mock marketplace, trying to get the best price for the items they were interested in. Students of Chinese learned about activities and hobbies while also painting pandas in their art class. Students of Russian had the pleasure of witnessing a spectacular performance of traditional Russian dance. Some wonderful guest performers from the community, along with some of our own talented instructors, introduced us to the graceful movements, vibrant costumes, and the storytelling aspect of this captivating art form. Thursday also brought an entire mock café of traditional Russian food for our Russian students to try in an environment where they could sit, order and eat, all in the target language. Students of all three languages have also been hard at work preparing their special presentations for the closing ceremony next Tuesday, July 18.

Stay tuned for our final week, where we will celebrate the culmination of our immersive program and reflect on the incredible progress made by our learners. Please join us at our closing ceremony on Tuesday, July 18 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Tallwood High School auditorium. Until then, let us continue to immerse ourselves in the beauty of languages and cultures.

 شكراً ! Спасибо ! 谢谢 ! Thank you!

​​Greetings language enthusiasts and curious guardians! We're excited to share the highlights of our second week at the STARTALK Chinese, Russian, and Arabic Academies. While we took a short break at the beginning of the week to celebrate the 4th of July, we returned with even more enthusiasm to delve into the fascinating world of languages and cultures. So, let's embark on this journey together and discover the exciting activities and experiences that shaped our memorable second week!

​This week students throughout the program took their knowledge and began applying it outside the realm of introductions. Students of Chinese, Russian, and Arabic all began investigating the topic of travel, including clothing that they would bring, what the weather is like, and famous cities and landmarks. Arabic students created miniature clay pyramids during their art time. Students of Chinese painted paper lanterns with traditional images as well as words that they had learned in class. Russian students painted wooden spoons in the traditional style while adding in their own flair. Arabic students had the opportunity to hear from a Tallwood HS Global Studies Academy graduate who is about to begin a master’s program at the University of Texas Austin in Middle Eastern Studies and Global Politics. She shared her travel experiences in Arabic-speaking countries and how learning Arabic has shaped her future career path. 

As we bid farewell to the second week of our Chinese, Russian, and Arabic language learning summer program, we can't help but reflect on the incredible progress made by our learners. From classes and cultural exploration to crafts and other fun activities, our learners embraced the beauty of languages and the wealth of cultures that accompany them.

 شكراً ! Спасибо ! 谢谢 ! Thank you!