There are so many reasons to learn a foreign language. Proficiency in a second language can help you get ahead at your job and help you communicate more effectively in other countries, and it can just ...

Eight hours in a classroom isn't long enough to master Mandarin Chinese. But it may be long enough to grasp a few key phrases and learn enough about the culture to avoid an embarrassing misstep.

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