Senna Lee, a four-and-a-half-year-old preparing for school, already speaks multiple languages, including Cantonese, Japanese, Mandarin, and English, thanks to her parents’ efforts to keep her connected to her Chinese heritage. Research shows the benefits of bilingualism, such as cognitive advantages and social cohesion, prompting investments in language programs by the federal and Victorian governments. MindChamps preschool in Sydney is pioneering a bilingual program in Mandarin and English, reflecting founder David Chiem’s own refugee journey from Vietnam to Australia and his commitment to multilingual education.
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Donald Trump’s Gaza plan rejected by world leaders
President Donald Trump proposed that the United States "take over" the Gaza Strip and resettle its Palestinian residents, a plan swiftly rejected by American allies and adversaries. Trump suggested the US would be responsible for dismantling weapons, leveling the site, and creating economic development, sparking criticism from countries such as Saudi Arabia and opposition from politicians who support a two-state solution. The proposal has divided the Republican party, with some expressing concern over potential US...
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