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Minsk Book Fair Attracts 50,000, Many of Whom Seek Educational Opportunities in the U.S.
From American Councils for International Education
In February 2012, American Councils' Regional Coordinator for Belarus and Lithuania, Kevin Reiling participated in the 19th annual Minsk International Trade Book Fair in Belarus. Approximately 600 vendors representing 20 countries converged on the BelExpo National Exhibition Center to celebrate 2012 as Belarus' Year of the Book. Nearly 50,000 Belarusians visited the Book Fair over the course of the five-day event.

Documentary Featuring ExCEL Participants Debuts on Lithuanian National Television
From American Councils for International Education
On April 26, 2012, the Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT) channel will premiere a documentary featuring participants from the Exchanges for Culture, Education and Leadership program (ExCEL). Funded by the U.S. State Department, the documentary shares the experiences of Lithuanian high school students studying in the U.S.

Exchanges to Internships: FLEX Begins Its Second Year of Government Internships In Kyrgyzstan
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Willmar's Chinese language classes underscore trend
From American Councils for International Education
Tang Beiyi is no stranger to teaching an unfamiliar language. But usually she teaches English back home in Chengdu, a city of 14 million and growing in southwest China. This year Beiyi finds herself in Willmar, teaching Mandarin to Willmar High School students. Beiyi describes her students as enthusiastic about their Chinese studies, and she said the interest in Chinese culture is clearly spreading beyond those enrolled in her class. Published in MPR News online. Read the article.

Nevada Teacher Builds Chinese Language Program
From American Councils for International Education
Why is it surprising that Denise Tatum is an accomplished Chinese instructor? She has not followed the typical path of an English teacher, mother of two, and a part-time Wal-Mart hairdresser. However, last summer, the Nevada teacher completed her fifth Chinese immersion program by participating in American Councils' Intensive Summer Language Institute (ISLI) for Chinese Teachers. By providing advanced Chinese and Arabic training, the ISLI program enables passionate teachers like Denise Tatum to cultivate critical K-12 language programs in the U.S.