Promote Language Learning and Cultural Awareness
By students, for students
Washington Association for American and Chinese Education
About Us
About Us
About Us
Washington Association for American and Chinese Education (WAACE) is a student-run nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness and fostering interest in the Chinese language and culture. We also aim to integrate Chinese learning with other subject areas within the U.S. education system. Our goal is to equip U.S. students with a competitive edge and a global perspective essential for success in today's economy while expanding Chinese language learning opportunities in Washington and beyond.
Events
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About Us
We are proud to host numerous events each year that provide American students with opportunities to immerse themselves in Chinese culture, collaborate with their peers, and showcase their passion for the Chinese language to the community. Our annual events include:
- Why Learn Chinese Competition
- Chinese Expo
- Chinese Language and Talent Competition
- Cultural Celebration
- Chinese Clubs
- Language Exchange Program
Support
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Support
We have received supporting letters for WAACE and our initiative from:
- 23rd Governor Jay Inslee | Washington State
- 15th Lt. Governor Brad Owen | Washington State
- Sen. Bob Hasegawa
- OSPI Superintendent Chris Reykdal
- Former Mayor of Sammamish Don Gerend
- Mr. Luo, Linquan | 12th Consul General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco USA
- and other distinguished leaders
Calls for Submissions
A signature event that WAACE has organized for the past 14 years is the "Why Learn Chinese" Competition (WLC Competition). This competition brings students together through essay, poetry, poster, and video submissions, all centered around prompts that promote language learning and cultural awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact president@whylearnlanguages.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We’ve received exciting interest from additional states and partners, and we’re allowing a little extra time to include these voices in the national results. The extended timeline will help us celebrate a truly nationwide event.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We promise it will be worth the wait. The results will be announced no later than the end of November.
We will publish our award ceremony video on YouTube (@whylearnlanguages2718), featuring congratulatory messages from national world language leaders, no later than the end of November. Winners and their teachers will also receive an official email notification.
Please make sure to add our email address president@whylearnlanguages.org to your contact list so you don’t miss the announcement.
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