MEG Language: Chinese Language Partner
https://www.alsalaska.org/meg - MEG review or curriculum resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb5HtFosbvY - 4 minutes review of the MEG Program
https://meglanguages.com- MEG website

Along with our partnership with MEG Chinese Language, Anchor Lutheran School employs two dedicated Chinese language teachers who provide face-to-face instruction for our students. This combination of partnership resources and in-person teaching ensures a rich, authentic, and highly effective Mandarin learning experience.
Why Learn Mandarin Chinese?At Anchor Lutheran School, we believe that learning Mandarin Chinese opens doors to global opportunities. Here’s why it matters for your child’s future:
🌍 Relevance on the World Stage

• China is the world’s third-largest country and home to over 1.3 billion people—one-fifth of the world’s population.
• It is the second-largest economy after the United States and a major geopolitical power.
• As one of five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, Chinese is also one of the UN’s six official languages.

🗣 Communication Across the Globe

• Nearly one-fifth of the world’s population speaks Mandarin.
• It is spoken in Mainland China, Taiwan, and Chinese communities across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
• Over 3 million U.S. residents speak Chinese at home, making Mandarin an increasingly valuable skill here in America.

💡 A Unique and Rare Skill

• While Spanish and French are more commonly taught, Mandarin remains rare among American students.
• In 2013, only about 60,000 U.S. college students studied Chinese—making it a skill that truly stands out.
• Learning Mandarin today equips students with a highly valued and uncommon second language.

💼 Career and Academic OpportunitiesMandarin proficiency creates pathways in:

• Business, Diplomacy, Engineering, Science, Technology, Finance, Law, and Education
• Translation, Tourism, and International Nonprofits
• Government agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of State, NSA, USAID, Department of Commerce, and FBI actively recruit Mandarin speakers. Many offer scholarships and pay incentives for Chinese language skills.
• Between 2010 and 2015, U.S. job postings requiring Chinese increased by 230%—the fastest growth of any foreign language.

📚 Language Made AccessibleMany are surprised to learn that Mandarin grammar is simpler than European languages:

• No verb conjugation (no see/saw/seen—just kan)
• No noun declension (cat/cats—just mao)
• Word order is subject–verb–object, just like English
• Many modern Chinese terms are translations of familiar English concepts (e.g., science, party, literature).

✨ A Growing Global Movement

• Over 1 billion people worldwide already speak Mandarin.
• Each year, more non-native speakers successfully learn it, proving that with practice and dedication, your child can too.

🌏 Bridging CulturesStudying Chinese language, literature, and culture helps students:

• Bridge cultural gaps
• Understand Chinese perspectives
• Build relationships based on respect and shared knowledge

Ultimately, Mandarin Chinese is more than a language—it’s a tool for connection, opportunity, and leadership in a globalized world.